Topical imipramine for skin UVB light sensitivity
Part of Skin clinical trials.
This Phase 1 study tests whether a cream called imipramine can reduce tiny UVB-triggered skin “microvesicles” in people who are sensitive to sunlight. The goal is to see if the cream is safe and may lessen harmful skin reactions from UVB exposure.
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Who can take part
- You’re age 18 to 50 and can sign consent
- You identify yourself as having light/sun sensitivity
- You can reliably get to the study site and appointments (stable transportation)
- You can list your medicines and avoid known light-sensitizing drugs
- You cannot be pregnant, trying to conceive, or breastfeeding if you’re female
- You cannot use or have used tanning beds or UVB/photodynamic treatments recently
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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