N/A
Completed N=21
The Effect of Phototherapy on Pruritus of Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease
Uremic Pruritus
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00494975 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
21
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jan 2011
Primary outcomePrimary: Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Score for Pruritus — -3.38; -3.53 Units on a scale — p=<0.05
Summary
The purpose of this study was to confirm the efficacy of NB UVB phototherapy in alleviating uremic pruritus and investigate the association between improvement of pruritus and change of serum parameters, including routine biochemical data, immune profile and dialysis adequacy.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Score for Pruritus |
-3.38; -3.53 | <0.05 sig |
| SECONDARY Detailed Questionnaire at Baseline and After 18 Sessions |
— | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Chronic kidney disease with moderate to severe uremic pruritus for longer than 2 months
Exclusion Criteria
- pregnancy history of photosensitivity photo-aggravated disease
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00494975). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.