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A Study on the Efficacy and Mechanism of Photodynamic Therapy Combined with Retinoic Acid in the Treatment of Extensive Oral Leukoplakia

A Study on the Efficacy and Mechanism of Photodynamic Therapy Combined with Retinoic Acid in the Treatment of Extensive Oral Leukoplakia

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600129037
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-07-29
Start date
2026-07-16
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

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

Conditions

Oral leukoplakia

Interventions

Study 2: Group Unresponsive to Photodynamic Therapy:None
Study 1: Photodynamic Therapy Group:None
Study 2: Group Responding to Photodynamic Therapy:None
Study 1: Photodynamic Therapy Combined with Retinoic Acid Group:None

Sponsors

Beijing Stomatological Hospital , Capital Medical University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 85 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria for Study 1: Photodynamic therapy group and photodynamic therapy combined with retinoic acid group: (1) Individuals aged between 18 and 85 years, irrespective of gender; (2) Histopathologically confirmed diagnosis of oral leukoplakia. Inclusion Criteria for Study 2: 1. Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Group (Effective Treatment Subgroup): (1) Individuals aged between 18 and 85 years, irrespective of gender; (2) Histopathologically confirmed diagnosis of oral leukoplakia; (3) Lesions with a maximum diameter exceeding 3 cm; (4) Demonstrated effective response to photodynamic therapy, encompassing both complete and partial remission; (5) Signed informed consent for participation in the biobank. 2. Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Non-responsive Group: (1) Individuals aged between 18 and 85 years, regardless of gender; (2) Histopathologically confirmed diagnosis of oral leukoplakia; (3) Extensive oral leukoplakia characterized by lesions with a diameter greater than 3 cm; (4) Lack of response to photodynamic therapy, with the lesion remaining stable upon assessment; (5) Signed informed consent for participation in the biobank.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Exclusion Criteria for Study 1: 1. Photodynamic Therapy Group: (1) Known allergy to photosensitizers (topical aminepentanoic acid hydrochloride powder) or porphyrins; (2) Pregnant or breastfeeding women; (3) Patients with psychiatric disorders, those lacking behavioral control, or those unable to ensure completion of treatment. 2. Photodynamic Therapy Combined with Retinoic Acid Group: (1) Known allergy to photosensitizers (topical aminepentanoic acid hydrochloride powder) or porphyrins; (2) Pregnant or lactating women; (3) Patients with severe hepatic or renal impairment (ALT and AST levels exceeding five times the upper limit of normal) and abnormally elevated blood lipids (total cholesterol >= 6.22 mmol/L, triglycerides >= 2.3 mmol/L) who cannot tolerate oral retinoic acid therapy; (4) Patients planning to become pregnant within one year of treatment; (5) Patients with psychiatric disorders, those lacking behavioral control, or those unable to ensure completion of treatment. Exclusion criteria for Study 2: None.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Differential gene expression between PDT responders and non-responders;Clinical response after treatment;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Change in oral leukoplakia lesion area;Degree of epithelial dysplasia;Exfoliative cytology indicators;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactYao Liu

Beijing Stomatological Hospital, Capital Medical University

missouribooboo@126.com+86 10 57099246

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026