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NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Male Lichen Sclerosus - Risk Factors, Treatment, and Impact on Quality of Life

Lead Sponsor:

Region Västerbotten

Collaborating Sponsors:

Umeå University

Conditions:

Lichen Sclerosus

Eligibility:

MALE

18+ years

Brief Summary

This observational study aims to evaluate routine treatment outcomes in men with lichen sclerosus (LS), including a long-term follow-up to assess disease progression and histopathological changes. The...

Detailed Description

Lichen sclerosus (LS) is a chronic inflammatory and scarring dermatosis with a predilection for the anogenital area. While both sexes can be affected, this study focuses on men, in whom LS can cause p...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion Criteria for patients with LS (LS Urology and LS dermatology):
  • Biologically male
  • ≥18 years old
  • Referred to the dermatology department or the urology department in Västerbotten and diagnosed with LS.
  • Must be able to read and write Swedish to fill in questionnaire and informed consent.
  • Inclusion criteria for control group "Controls - Urology":
  • Biologically male
  • ≥18 years old
  • Phimosis without LS, treated with circumcision at the urology department in Västerbotten
  • Must be able to read and write Swedish to fill in questionnaire and informed consent.
  • Inclusion criteria for control group "Controls - General Population":
  • Biologically male with male genitalia
  • ≥18 years old
  • No genital symptoms
  • Must be able to read and write Swedish to fill in questionnaire and informed consent.
  • Exclusion Criteria for all groups:
  • Age under 18 years old
  • Not able to read and write in Swedish.
  • Unable to leave an informed consent to participate.

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    September 1 2025

    Trial Type :

    OBSERVATIONAL

    Allocation :

    ESTIMATED

    End Date :

    September 1 2038

    Estimated Enrollment :

    300 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT06984263

    Start Date

    September 1 2025

    End Date

    September 1 2038

    Last Update

    August 29 2025

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