Light therapy and clobetasol for oral lichen planus
Part of Mouth & dental, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests two light-based treatments (photobiomodulation and photodynamic therapy) and a steroid cream (clobetasol) for painful oral lichen planus. The goal is to see which treatment works best to reduce mouth sores and discomfort.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 70 years old.
- You have a confirmed diagnosis of oral lichen planus with sores or ulcers (from a biopsy).
- You have not had any treatment for oral lichen planus in the last 3 months.
- You do not have an active infection in your mouth (bacterial or fungal).
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant (including 6 months after breastfeeding).
- You do not smoke more than 5 cigarettes per day.
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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