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The purpose of this research is to investigate the use of the Candela V-beam Pulsed Dye Laser for the treatment of onychomycosis, or nail fungus.
Hypothesis: Complete nail clearance will occur in approximately half of patients after 3 laser treatments.
10 patients will participate nationally. The investigators hope to enroll all 10 patients at Jefferson. Involvement in the study will last about 8-12 weeks for the subject. The entire study will take about 12 months to complete.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulsed Dye Laser for fungus treatment | Experimental | The purpose of this research is to investigate the use of the Candela V-beam Pulsed Dye Laser for the treatment of onychomycosis, a common nail fungus. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulsed Dye Laser for the treatment of nail fungus | Device | The purpose of this research is to investigate the use of the Candela V-beam Pulsed Dye Laser for the treatment of onychomycosis, a common nail fungus. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Total Nail Clearance | After 3 laser treatments, the subject should experience clinical clearance. | approximately 12 weeks |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Nazanin Saedi, MD | Jefferson Dermatology Associates | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Dermatology Associates | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | 19107 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D014009 | Onychomycosis |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D014005 | Tinea |
| D003881 | Dermatomycoses |
| D009181 | Mycoses |
| D001423 | Bacterial Infections and Mycoses |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D054025 | Lasers, Dye |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D007834 | Lasers |
| D055096 | Optical Devices |
| D004864 | Equipment and Supplies |
| D055618 | Radiation Equipment and Supplies |
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| D007239 |
| Infections |
| D012874 | Skin Diseases, Infectious |
| D009260 | Nail Diseases |
| D012871 | Skin Diseases |
| D017437 | Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases |