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Liquid Nitrogen Cryotherapy Versus COโ‚‚ Laser for Palmoplantar Warts

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 50 YearsAllBkahtawar Amin Medical and Dental College Multan
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This randomized clinical trial will compare the effectiveness of liquid nitrogen cryotherapy and carbon dioxide (COโ‚‚) laser therapy for treating palmoplantar warts, which are human papillomavirus-related skin growths occurring on the palms and soles. The main question the study aims to answer is: \- Does COโ‚‚ laser therapy achieve complete wart clearance more frequently than liquid nitrogen cryotherapy after 12 weeks of treatment? The study will include 88 adults aged 18-50 years with palmoplantar warts. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups: * Group A: Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy at -196ยฐC, using two freeze-thaw cycles once weekly for up to 8 weeks. * Group B: COโ‚‚ laser therapy administered weekly for up to 8 weeks. Participants will be assessed at week 12 after treatment initiation by a consultant dermatologist who will not know which treatment they

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Clinically diagnosed palmoplantar warts Exclusion Criteria: * Diabetes mellitus * Peripheral neuropathies * HIV * Taking treatment (topical or laser) in last 8 weeks.
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What it tests

  • Liquid Nitrogen Cryotherapy
  • Carbon Dioxide (COโ‚‚) Laser Therapy
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Where

1 site
Bkahtawar Amin Medical and Dental College Multan
Multan, Pakistan
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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