Laser zaps away lichen sclerosus symptoms in new trial

NCT ID NCT06389071

First seen Apr 24, 2026

Summary

This study tests a fractional 2940 nm laser to treat lichen sclerosus lesions in 50 women aged 18 and older. The laser aims to reduce symptoms like itching, burning, and painful intercourse by removing damaged tissue and promoting healing. Researchers will check tissue samples 16 weeks after treatment to see if the skin has improved.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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

Locations

  • Clinique Medicale Uro-Gyneco de l'Abitibi

    RECRUITING

    Val-d'Or, Quebec, J9P1W1, Canada

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-••••

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Fractional 2940 nm laser

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a non-surgical option to ease symptoms like itching, pain, and tearing in women with lichen sclerosus.

What could go wrong

This is an early study with only 50 participants and no comparison group, so results may not apply widely. Laser treatment may cause temporary discomfort or not improve symptoms for everyone.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lichen sclerosus et atrophicus vulvar lichen sclerosus

As listed by the trial registrant

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