Narrowband UVB Phototherapy
Treatment for Eczema
Typical Dosage: Individualized, gradually increasing doses (J/cm2)
Effectiveness
75%
Safety Score
70%
Clinical Trials
7
Participants
30K
Comparative Safety Scale(Higher is safer)
Cyanide☠️
Meth💀
Cigarettes🚬
Chemo☢️
Alcohol🍺
Morphine💊
Antibiotics💉
Tylenol💊
Exercise🏃
Water💧
70
DangerousModerateSafe
Treatment Details
Dosage Range
Individualized, gradually increasing doses (J/cm2)
Time to Effect
2-4 weeks
Treatment Duration
induction phase (6-12 weeks), then maintenance
Evidence Quality
MODERATENumber Needed to Treat (NNT)
4(Treat 4 patients to see 1 additional successful outcome)
Confidence Score
90%confidence in effectiveness data
Health Economics
Annual Cost of Care
Drug Cost:$0
Monitoring:$2,000
Side Effect Mgmt:$50
Total Annual:$2,050
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Cost-Effectiveness Rating
GOODICER
$75,000/QALY
QALYs Gained
0.15
Outcome-Based Costs
Cost per Responder
$3,417
Cost per Remission
$6,833
Narrowband UVB Phototherapy Outcomes
for Eczema
Efficacy Outcomes
Overall Effectiveness
+75%
Response Rate
+60%
Remission Rate
+30%
Common Side Effects
Erythema (sunburn-like reaction)
+15%
Dry skin
+7%
Pruritus
+7%
Hyperpigmentation
+7%
Sources:
Active Clinical Trials
3 active trials recruiting for Narrowband UVB Phototherapy in Eczema
The UPDATE Trial (Uvb Phototherapy in Dermatology for ATopic Eczema)
NCT05704205ACTIVE NOT RECRUITINGNA
316 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Almere Stad, Netherlands +15 more
Started: Feb 22, 2023
Dupixent and Narrowband UVB for Atopic Dermatitis
NCT05285839RECRUITINGPHASE4
40 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
East Windsor, United States
Started: Apr 19, 2022
SKIN Disease Profiling by an Exploratory, pRospective, Biomarker Study in dermatoloGY Practice (SKINERGY)
NCT07021495RECRUITING
840 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
Nijmegen, Netherlands +7 more
Started: Jul 29, 2025
Completed Clinical Trials
3 completed trials for Narrowband UVB Phototherapy in Eczema
Impact of Narrowband UVB Phototherapy on Systemic Inflammation in Patients With Atopic Dermatitis
NCT03083730COMPLETEDNA
6 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
New York, United States
Started: Jul 19, 2017
Narrowband Ultraviolet B Versus Narrowband Ultraviolet B Plus Ultraviolet A1 for Atopic Eczema
NCT02915146COMPLETEDNA
39 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Dundee, United Kingdom
Started: Aug 1, 2016
Narrowband UVB for Children With Moderate to Severe Atopic Eczema
NCT01569906COMPLETED
58 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Started: Apr 1, 2009