Blue light therapy could speed healing of breast abscesses

NCT ID NCT07179003

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This phase 2 study tests whether adding methylene blue photodynamic therapy (MB-PDT) to standard drainage helps breast abscesses heal faster. Fifty adults with breast abscesses will either receive standard drainage alone or drainage plus MB-PDT. The main goal is to see how quickly symptoms like pain and fever go away.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

methylene blue photodynamic therapy (MB-PDT)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a faster, more effective way to clear breast abscesses and reduce the need for repeat procedures.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial with only 50 participants. The added light therapy may not improve outcomes over standard drainage alone and could cause discomfort or skin reactions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast abscess

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • University of Rochester Medical Center

    Rochester, New York, 14642, United States

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