Light-activated treatment for infected burn wounds
Treatments studied
Part of Infections, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests a light-activated treatment for infected burn wounds. A blue dye is applied to the wound, and then light is used to activate it, with the goal of helping clear the infection.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You need to have a burn that is at least partially deep (not just reddened skin).
- Your burn will require dressing changes for at least a week.
- You must be able to give informed consent, meaning you understand the study and agree to participate.
- You cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding, and you cannot be taking certain antidepressants or other serotonin-related medications.
- You cannot have a blood condition called G6PD deficiency.
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