Free Soft Tissue Graft in Treatment of Oral Lichen Planus (TOLP)

• ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00737854
• Recruitment Status: Unknown
• First Posted: August 20, 2008
• Last Update Posted: December 11, 2008
• Sponsor: Qazvin University Of Medical Sciences
• Information provided by: Qazvin University Of Medical Sciences

Study Description

Brief Summary:

Oral lichen planus is a common chronic mucocutaneous disease with various clinical forms. Erosive-ulcerative forms usually cause symptoms of pain and discomfort. The most important complication of OLP is development of oral squamous cell carcinoma, although this is a very controversial matter. various treatments have been suggested for OLP but their results are unsatisfactory. Through the experiences of the investigators, corticosteroids (in any form)is not a wise option for treating OLP and has many side effects . More over, immunosuppressive therapy did not influence the risk for oral cancer. The purpose of the study is to determine the efficacy of free soft tissue graft in the treatment of precancerous and symptomatic lesions of OLP. Removal of the lesions up to submucosa has been done. The graft sliced from healthy mucosa also up to submucosa. Then graft will be sutured in position.

According to other authors, basal epithelial layers of the graft remain intact and represent the focus of re-epithelization. New epithelial cells migrate over the basal membrane and appear to guide it by proliferation, will generate new epithelium. The wound is re-epithelialized by proliferation of surrounding healthy epithelial cell, therefore, not contaminated by modified antigens of the cell membrane that are theoretically responsible for lymphocyte aggression. The healthy graft remains free of lesions and appears clinically healthy.

Condition or disease	Intervention/treatment	Phase
Oral Lichen Planus	Procedure: Surgical resection	Phase 1

Detailed Description:

Oral lesions in OLP are chronic ,rarely undergo spontaneous remission, are potentially premalignant and are often a source of morbidity. recent study does not support that non reticular OLP are more predisposed to malignant change. Moreover , immunosuppressive therapy did not influence the risk for oral cancer. in general ,all treatment should be aimed at eliminating precancerous lesions ,alleviating symptoms ,and potentially decreasing the risk of malignant transformation. Although the cause of OLP is unknown , it is generally considered to be an immunologically mediated process that microscopically resembles a hypersensitivity reaction .it is characterized by an intense T cell infiltrate localized to epithelium-connective tissue interface. the purpose of the study is to determined the efficacy of free soft tissue graft in treatment of precancerous and symptomatic lesions of OLP. so removal of the lesions up to submucosa will be done. the graft sliced from healthy mucosa also up to submucosa . then graft will be sutured in position.

According to other authors, basal epithelial layers of the graft remain intact and represent the focus of reepithelialization. new epithelial cell migrate over the basal membrane and appear to guide it and by proliferation ,will generate new epithelium. so the wound is re-epithelialized by proliferation of surrounding healthy epithelial cell, therefore, not contaminated by modified antigens of the cell membrane that are theoretically responsible for lymphocyte aggression so the healthy graft remains free of lesions and appears clinically healthy.

Study Design

• Study Type: Interventional (Clinical Trial)
• Estimated Enrollment: 20 participants
• Allocation: N/A
• Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
• Masking: Single (Investigator)
• Primary Purpose: Treatment
• Official Title: Free Soft Tissue Graft in Treatment of Oral Lichen Planus
• Study Start Date: May 2008
• Estimated Primary Completion Date: May 2010
• Estimated Study Completion Date: December 2010

Arms and Interventions

Arm

Intervention/treatment

Experimental: 1 ARM; Otherwise healthy patients with oral lichen planus (precancerous/erosive OLP)

Procedure: Surgical resection; 20 patients with OLP will be selected for this study. Before this routine treatment modalities had been attempted. Removal of possible triggering drug was also considered. Local ethical committee approval will be obtained before the trial starts. Surgical procedure includes: removal of the tissue up to submucosa (containing antigenic properties that caused OLP). A specimen will be sent for histopathologic analysis. The graft sliced from healthy mucosa also up to submucosa. Then the graft trimmed on a gauze soaked in saline and adapted to recipient site. The graft was sutured in position. Checking will be done after 1 week and every two months up to 1 year. Punch biopsy will be done in 1 year after surgery for histopathologic investigations.; Other Name: surgical resection of OLP

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures :

1. Relief of sign & symptoms (every 2 month up to 1 years) [ Time Frame: 1 year ]

Secondary Outcome Measures :

1. Relief of sign & symptoms and no positive histopathologic features of OLP [ Time Frame: (time frame 1 years) ]

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: 40 Years to 70 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
• Sexes Eligible for Study: All
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Biopsy confirmed symptomatic oral lichen planus: WHO histological criteria in combination with clinical appearance will be used for diagnosis
• Previous routine treatment modalities has been attempted including steroids and immunomodulatory or antioxidant agents. i.e patients who had resistant lesions to routine treatment .removal of possible triggering drugs was also considered.
• Patients of both sexes between 40 to 70 year's old
• Patients who have symptoms such as burning sensation, pain
• Patients who have localized precancerous lesions such as atrophic-erosive/plaque like lichen planus with diameter lesser than 2 cm
• Patients who agree to this treatment
• Patients who are willing for evaluation in first week after surgery and every two month for 1 years
• Patients who agree to final punch biopsy for histopathologic evaluation

Exclusion criteria:

• Patients who unable to undergo oral surgery
• Patients suffering from any localized or systemic disease
• Pregnant patients
• Smokers
• Patients who can not continue the study for private or social reasons
• Patients with generalized oral lichen planus

Contacts and Locations

Contacts

Contact: Farshid - Rayati, DDS; farshidrayati@yahoo.com

Locations

Iran, Islamic Republic of

Qazvin University of Medical Sciences; Recruiting

Qazvin, Qazvin State, Iran, Islamic Republic of, 3415759811

Contact: Farshid Rayati, DDS farshidrayati@yahoo.com

Sponsors and Collaborators

Qazvin University Of Medical Sciences

Investigators

• Study Director: Farshid Rayati, DDS; Qazvin University Of Medical Sciences
• Principal Investigator: Tuba(Aida) Karagah, DDS; QUMS
• Study Chair: Farshid Rayati, DDS; QUMS
• Study Chair: Saeid Asefzadeh, PHD; QUMS
• Study Director: Poopak masumi, DDS-MS; QUMS
• Principal Investigator: pourya falah, student; QUMS

More Information

• Responsible Party: Qazvin University Of Medical Sciences, Qazvin University Of Medical Sciences . Deputy of Research
• ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00737854
• Other Study ID Numbers: ACTG022
• First Posted: August 20, 2008
• Last Update Posted: December 11, 2008
• Last Verified: August 2008

Keywords provided by Qazvin University Of Medical Sciences:

OLP; Free Soft Tissue Graft; Treatment

Additional relevant MeSH terms:

Lichen Planus, Oral; Lichen Planus; Lichenoid Eruptions; Skin Diseases, Papulosquamous; Skin Diseases; Mouth Diseases; Stomatognathic Diseases