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Er:YAG Ablative Fractional Laser Assisted-Photodynamic Therapy Versus Photodynamic Therapy for Nodular Basal Cell Carcinoma in Asian: A Prospective, Randomized Study With 12 Months Follow-up
Topical photodynamic therapy with methyl-aminolaevulinate (MAL-PDT) has been introduced as an alternatively attractive procedure for BCC. Er:YAG ablative fractional laser (AFL) treatment removes the stratum corneum to increase MAL uptake and may improve efficacy. However, no studies have directly compared the efficacy of Er:YAG AFL-PDT and MAL-PDT in treating nodular BCC in Asians.
Details
| Lead sponsor | Dong-A University |
|---|---|
| Phase | Phase 1 |
| Status | COMPLETED |
| Enrolment | 34 |
| Start date | 2011-03 |
| Completion | 2013-09 |
Conditions
- Nodular Basal Cell Carcinoma
Interventions
- Er:YAG AFL-PDT
- MAL-PDT
Primary outcomes
- Difference the efficacy between Er:YAG AFL-PDT and MAL-PDT — Efficacy was evaluated at 3 months and 12 months after treatment
Lesion responses were classified as either a complete response (complete disappearance of the lesion) or a non-complete response (incomplete disappearance)
Countries
South Korea