The Use of Microneedles to Expedite Treatment Time in Photodynamic Therapy

Summary

The aim of this study is to investigate how varying incubation periods of topical aminolevulinic acid after pretreatment with microneedle application can facilitate the penetration and efficacy of photodynamic therapy.

Timeline

Start

2014-11-06

Primary completion

2016-06-22

Completion

2016-06-22

Publications

• Petukhova TA, Hassoun LA, Foolad N, Barath M, Sivamani RK. Effect of Expedited Microneedle-Assisted Photodynamic Therapy for Field Treatment of Actinic Keratoses: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Dermatol. 2017 Jul 1;153(7):637-643. doi: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2017.0849.

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