Can light therapy loosen tight skin? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT04922736
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether 30 sessions of UVA-1 light therapy can improve daily life for people with scleroderma, morphea, or skin hardening from graft-versus-host disease. Thirty adults will report how their symptoms affect everyday tasks before and after treatment. The goal is to see if patient-reported outcomes can capture real-world benefits that standard measures might miss.
What this could mean
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Active substance
UVA-1 phototherapy (light treatment)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that UVA-1 therapy meaningfully eases skin tightness and improves daily function for people with sclerosing skin diseases.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 30 people and no comparison group, so results may not apply widely. The treatment requires many sessions and may not work for everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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University of Utah Dermatology
Murray, Utah, 84132, United States