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Bilateral Comparator, Sham-Light Source Controlled, Assessor Blinded Clinical Trial of Localized Narrow Band-Ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) (Levia®) Treatment for Plaque-type Psoriasis
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Levia Narrow Band UVB and Levia sham/visible-light source for Psoriasis. Completed, enrolled 21 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of the study is to test the effect of a localized narrow band ultraviolet (NB-UVB) phototherapy compared to visible light that does not produce UVB on the clearance of psoriasis plaques and resolution of itching. Localized NB-UVB (Levia®) phototherapy device is cleared by the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Study Details
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Interventions
The device's spectral output is is Narrow Band UVB (NB-UVB) (NB-Levia): 308-312 nm
the light spectrum is in the range of 400-700nm, the light is produced using the same Levia® device. Levia® enable the user to switch off the UVB light and only produce visible light spectrum.