Methylene Blue Light Therapy for Burn Infections
Treatments studied
Part of Infections, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a blue dye (methylene blue) applied directly to burn wounds and activated with light can help fight infection. It's designed for people with moderate to deep burns that will require several dressing changes.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have a burn that goes through at least the top layers of skin (partial- to full-thickness)
- You will need your wound dressings changed for at least 7 days after treatment starts
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You are not taking certain antidepressants or other serotonin-affecting medications
- You do not have a G6PD deficiency
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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