Treatment for Oral Lichen Planus using Paeoniflorin and Light Therapy

Clinical Study of Combined Treatment of Oral Lichen Planus With Paeoniflorin and Photodynamic Therapy

Not applicable Interventional Peking University Third Hospital · NCT05973097

This study is testing a new treatment for Oral Lichen Planus using a natural compound from Chinese medicine and light therapy to see if it helps relieve symptoms and improve patients' health.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment156 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorPeking University Third Hospital Academic / other
Locations1 site (Beijing)
Trial IDNCT05973097 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This project aims to treat Oral Lichen Planus (OLP), a chronic inflammatory condition of the oral mucosa, using a combination of paeoniflorin, a compound from traditional Chinese medicine, and photodynamic therapy. The study will categorize patients based on TCM differentiation and conduct a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of this combined treatment approach. By targeting the underlying autoimmune mechanisms and utilizing innovative therapies, the study seeks to improve patient outcomes and enhance understanding of treatment mechanisms for OLP.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old diagnosed with Oral Lichen Planus.

Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant, lactating, or have serious systemic diseases or tumors may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a more effective management option for patients suffering from Oral Lichen Planus.

How similar studies have performed: While the combination of these therapies is innovative, individual treatments have shown efficacy in previous studies, suggesting potential for success.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* patients with oral lichen planus
* male or female patients older than 18 years of age
* patients willing to participate with signed informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* pregnant or lactating
* had serious systemic diseases of the heart, lung, liver, and kidney, or had tumors
* were unwilling to participate in the experiment.

Where this trial is running

Beijing

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Oral Lichen Planusoral lichen planusintegrated Chinese and Western medicinetotal glucosides of paeonyphotodynamic therapy
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