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Comparison study - if combining light therapy (NBUVB) with allergy medicine (Cetirizine) works better than using just the anti-allergic medicine alone to treat long-term hives.

Comparison of Efficacy of Adjunctive NBUVB Phototherapy with Antihistamines Versus Antihistamines Alone in Treatment of Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria: A Randomised Controlled Trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/08/092598
Enrollment
56
Registered
2025-08-07
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-08-18

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: L501- Idiopathic urticaria

Interventions

Intervention1: Narrow band Ultraviolet B phototherapy along with Antihistamine: NBUVB Phototherapy will be given using the Dermaindia Spiegel series Whole body NBUVB Phototherapy unit (311 nm).Phototh

Sponsors

Amritha R Bhat
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients of Chronic spontaneous urticaria of age 18 and above after getting informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pregnant or lactating women History of photosensitivity disorders or claustrophobia

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the change in Urticaria Activity Score (UAS7) and Urticaria Control Test (UCT) from baseline between the two groups.Timepoint: To compare the change in Urticaria Activity Score (UAS7) and Urticaria Control Test (UCT) from baseline between the two groups.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To assess remission rates at 12 weeks. To evaluate quality of life using Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI). To monitor reduction in antihistamine usage. Timepoint: DLQI score at weeks 8 and 12 UAS7 at the end of 12 weeks—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Amritha R Bhat

Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute

udayderm@yahoo.com9787731275

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026