Exploring Different Dose-frequency Home Photodynamic Therapy Protocols Using a Novel Home-targeted LED Device for Onychomycosis

NCT ID: NCT07012343

Last Updated: 2025-07-09

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

50 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-01-13

Study Completion Date

2026-12-31

Brief Summary

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This randomized feasibility trial aims to determine the optimal light energy dose and treatment frequency for home-based photodynamic therapy (hPDT) using a novel LED device (L-Home PhoD) for the treatment of onychomycosis.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Onychomycosis of Toenails Onychomycosis of Fingernail

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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PDT_160OIW

once a week of MB-PDT at 160/cm2 and 40%Urea cream with occlusion before MB-PDT

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Photodynamic Therapy with Conventional Methylene Blue

Intervention Type RADIATION

Methylene Blue mediated photodynamic therapy

urea 40% cream

Intervention Type DRUG

40% Urea cream with occlusion

PDT_160BIW

Twice a week of MB-PDT at 160/cm2 and 40%Urea cream with occlusion before MB-PDT

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Photodynamic Therapy with Conventional Methylene Blue

Intervention Type RADIATION

Methylene Blue mediated photodynamic therapy

urea 40% cream

Intervention Type DRUG

40% Urea cream with occlusion

PDT_120BIW

Twice a week of MB-PDT at 120/cm2 and 40%Urea cream with occlusion before MB-PDT

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Photodynamic Therapy with Conventional Methylene Blue

Intervention Type RADIATION

Methylene Blue mediated photodynamic therapy

urea 40% cream

Intervention Type DRUG

40% Urea cream with occlusion

PDT_80BIW

Twice a week of MB-PDT at 80/cm2 and 40%Urea cream with occlusion before MB-PDT

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Photodynamic Therapy with Conventional Methylene Blue

Intervention Type RADIATION

Methylene Blue mediated photodynamic therapy

urea 40% cream

Intervention Type DRUG

40% Urea cream with occlusion

NonPDT

40%Urea cream with occlusion

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

urea 40% cream

Intervention Type DRUG

40% Urea cream with occlusion

Interventions

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Photodynamic Therapy with Conventional Methylene Blue

Methylene Blue mediated photodynamic therapy

Intervention Type RADIATION

urea 40% cream

40% Urea cream with occlusion

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Patients diagnosed with onychomycosis (nail fungal infection) by a dermatologist.
* Diagnosis criteria include at least one clinical criterion combined with at least one laboratory examination criterion.

Clinical Criteria:

* Discoloration patches/streaks on the nail.
* Onycholysis (nail separation from the nail bed).
* Subungual hyperkeratosis/debris (thickening under the nail).
* Nail plate thickening.
* Laboratory Examination Criteria:
* Direct microscopy using KOH preparation.
* Histopathological examination using Periodic Acid Schiff (PAS) stain.
* Patients with distal lateral subungual onychomycosis (DLSO) of the fingernails or toenails, except for the little toenail.
* Patients with onychomycosis who have limitations on or refuse oral antifungal treatment.
* Individuals willing to participate in the research after receiving a full explanation of the research details, able to comply with the research procedures, and have signed the informed consent form.

Exclusion Criteria

* Presence of nail abnormalities caused by other diseases or conditions.
* Pregnant or breastfeeding.
* History of receiving oral antifungal agents within the past 6 months or topical antifungal agents within the past 1 month prior to enrollment.
* History of photosensitivity or photodermatitis.
* Known allergy to methylene blue.
* Presence of erythematous or oedematous inflammatory skin conditions near the site of onychomycosis.
* Severe peripheral arterial disease.
* Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus or HbA1C \> 8%.
* Immunocompromised status, such as HIV infection with CD4 count \< 200 cells/mm³ or diagnosis of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
* Current use of immunosuppressive medications, including Tacrolimus, Azathioprine, Cyclosporine, Mycophenolate mofetil, or Prednisolone \>10 mg/day.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

70 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Health Systems Research Institute,Thailand

OTHER_GOV

Sponsor Role collaborator

Chulalongkorn University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University

Bangkok, , Thailand

Site Status

Countries

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Thailand

Other Identifiers

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CUHomePhod_Onychomycosis

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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