Status:

UNKNOWN

Azelaic Acid Iontophoresis Versus Topical Azelaic Acid Cream in the Treatment of Melasma

Lead Sponsor:

Medical University of Vienna

Conditions:

Melasma

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE2

PHASE3

Brief Summary

The purpose of this prospective, randomized, controlled, single-blinded investigation is to study the efficacy, tolerability and safety of azelaic acid iontophoresis (AAI) versus topical treatment wit...

Detailed Description

Patients will be randomized and allocated in concealed manner to one of the two treatment arms: AAI or topical azelaic acid cream. Azelaic acid iontophoresis treatment schedule: Patients randomized ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Woman
  • MASI - Score over 6
  • Age: over 18 years
  • Skin Type: III, IV, V

Exclusion

  • Skin Type: I, II, VI
  • Pregnant or lactating women
  • Local therapy of intent-to-treat area within the last 6 month
  • Patient with a pacemaker or metal implant
  • Epileptic
  • Mental incompetence to understand the protocol
  • Known allergic reactions to one of used substances
  • Serious encroachment on physical condition

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2009

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

Estimated Enrollment :

70 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00848458

Start Date

January 1 2009

Last Update

July 15 2010

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Medical University Vienna / Depatment of Dermatology

Vienna, Austria, 1180