Laser boost for leishmaniasis treatment?

NCT ID NCT07652021

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding a fractional CO₂ laser to standard Glucantime injections helps heal skin sores from leishmaniasis faster and with less scarring. About 150 adults will be randomly assigned to get either the injection alone or the injection plus laser. Researchers will track how quickly sores heal and any side effects.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Meglumine antimoniate (Glucantime) injections and fractional CO₂ laser therapy

What this could lead to

If it works, this combination could speed up healing and improve scarring for people with cutaneous leishmaniasis.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial (150 people) that hasn't started yet. The laser may not add benefit or could cause side effects like burns or pain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cutaneous leishmaniasis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Combined military hospital peshawar

    Peshawar, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa, 25000, Pakistan

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••