Laser may offer new hope for women with chronic vulvar condition
NCT ID NCT07240519
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a fractional CO2 laser can reduce inflammation and symptoms like itching and pain in vulvar lichen sclerosus, a chronic skin condition. Forty women who have not been treated before will receive either standard clobetasol ointment or three laser sessions. Researchers will compare skin biopsies and symptom scores to see if laser is a good alternative to long-term steroid use.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 40 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jun 2022
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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21 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Women older than 21 years; histological diagnostic of vulvar lichen sclerosus and no previous treatment with topic corticoesteroid Exclusion Criteria: Women that don't agree in taking part of the study; other concomitant vulvar diseases; pre malignant vulvar disease HPV dependent and independent; previous pelvic radiotherapy \-
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Institute of Gynecology of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
RECRUITINGRio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 20211 340, Brazil
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