Photodynamic Therapy Efficacy of the Human Papillomavirus-Related Cervical Lesions

<b>Background/Objectives</b>: This study aims to fill certain knowledge gaps by assessing the clinical effectiveness of PDT in a large group of women with HPV-related cervical lesions and examining how different patient factors affect treatment results. <b>Methods</b>: A total of 811 women aged from 19 to 76 were retrospectively analyzed who were treated by PDT of HPV infection with atypical squamous cells and HPV-related cervical lesions. PDT was performed using chlorin e6-based systemic photosensitizers. Irradiation was carried out at 662 nm. The endocervical dose was 334 J/cm<sup>2</sup>, and the ectocervical dose was 291 J/cm<sup>2</sup>. <b>Results</b>: Overall HPV clearance was 91.1%, lesion remission was 95.3%, and complete response was 88.3%, with the highest complete response observed in the HSIL group compared with HPV-positive ASCs. Multivariable models showed that multiple HPV infection (especially >3 genotypes) and pregnancy history were associated with lower odds of complete response, while younger age (18-25 years) and TZ2 were associated with higher odds of complete response. <b>Conclusions</b>: PDT using chlorin e6-based photosensitizers demonstrated high clinical and virological effectiveness across HPV-related cervical abnormalities, including HSIL, supporting its role as an organ-preserving treatment option. Multiple HPV genotypes and pregnancy history may identify patients at increased risk of partial response and warrant closer follow-up or tailored treatment strategies.

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Journal of Clinical Medicine
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2026-02-19
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https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15041596
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Photodynamic Therapy Research Studies
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Photodynamic Therapy Efficacy of the Human Papillomavirus-Related Cervical Lesions

Т. Г. Гришачева, Irina Dushkina, M. S. Afanasiev, Kristina Babayan et al.
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Photodynamic Therapy Efficacy of the Human Papillomavirus-Related Cervical Lesions

Т. Г. Гришачева, Irina Dushkina, M. S. Afanasiev, Kristina Babayan, S. S. Afanasiev, Biryukova Elena, Akmaral Khangeldi, Nasrula Shanazarov, Alexander Dushkin, Alexander Karaulov
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<b>Background/Objectives</b>: This study aims to fill certain knowledge gaps by assessing the clinical effectiveness of PDT in a large group of women with HPV-related cervical lesions and examining how different patient factors affect treatment results. <b>Methods</b>: A total of 811 women aged from 19 to 76 were retrospectively analyzed who were treated by PDT of HPV infection with atypical squamous cells and HPV-related cervical lesions. PDT was performed using chlorin e6-based systemic photosensitizers. Irradiation was carried out at 662 nm. The endocervical dose was 334 J/cm<sup>2</sup>, and the ectocervical dose was 291 J/cm<sup>2</sup>. <b>Results</b>: Overall HPV clearance was 91.1%, lesion remission was 95.3%, and complete response was 88.3%, with the highest complete response observed in the HSIL group compared with HPV-positive ASCs. Multivariable models showed that multiple HPV infection (especially >3 genotypes) and pregnancy history were associated with lower odds of complete response, while younger age (18-25 years) and TZ2 were associated with higher odds of complete response. <b>Conclusions</b>: PDT using chlorin e6-based photosensitizers demonstrated high clinical and virological effectiveness across HPV-related cervical abnormalities, including HSIL, supporting its role as an organ-preserving treatment option. Multiple HPV genotypes and pregnancy history may identify patients at increased risk of partial response and warrant closer follow-up or tailored treatment strategies.

Journal of Clinical MedicineVol. 15(4)
Rostov State Medical University (RU), Sechenov University (RU), First Pavlov State Medical University of St. Petersburg (RU), Moscow City Hospital No 29 (RU), Clinical Hospital No. 8 (RU), Gabrichevsky Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology (RU), Astana Medical University (KZ)
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