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NCT Number: NCT01475955

Short-incubation Levulan Photodynamic Therapy Versus Vehicle for Face/Scalp Actinic Keratosis (AK)

The purpose of this study is to determine if Levulan Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) is safe and effective in the treatment of actinic keratosis when applied to broad areas on the face and scalp for 1, 2 and 3 hours.

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Key information

Conditions

Actinic Keratosis Keratosis Keratosis, Actinic Neoplasms Precancerous Conditions Skin Diseases Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 2

Primary location

UCSD Dermatology Perlman Ambulatory Clinic, La Jolla, California, United States

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Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • 6-20 Grade 1/2 AKs on the face or scalp
  • a history of AK therapy within the treatment area at least twice in the two years prior to study entry

Exclusion criteria

  • Pregnancy
  • Grade 3 AKs or atypical AKs (e.g., AK > 1 cm2 in size) within the Treatment Area
  • lesions suspicious for skin cancer (skin cancer not ruled out by biopsy) or untreated skin cancers within the Treatment Area
  • plans to be exposed to artificial tanning devices or excessive sunlight during the trial
  • Subject is immunosuppressed
  • unsuccessful outcome from previous ALA-PDT therapy
  • history of cutaneous photosensitization, porphyria, hypersensitivity to porphyrins or photodermatosis
  • skin pathology or condition which could interfere with the evaluation of the test product or requires the use of interfering topical or systemic therapy
  • skin pathology or condition that could interfere with the evaluation of the test product or requires the use of interfering topical or systemic therapy
  • any condition which would make it unsafe for the subject to participate in this research study
  • currently enrolled in an investigational drug or device study
  • has received an investigational drug or been treated with an investigational device within 30 days prior to the initiation of treatment
  • known sensitivity to one or more of the vehicle components (ethyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, laureth 4, polyethylene glycol)
  • Subject has;
  • an active herpes simplex infection OR
  • a history of 2 or more outbreaks within the past 12 months, in the Treatment Area
  • use of the following topical preparations on the extremities to be treated:
  • Keratolytics including urea (greater than 5%), alpha hydroxyacids [e.g.glycolic acid, lactic acid, etc. greater than 5%], salicylic acid (greater than 2%) within 2 days of initiation of treatment.
  • Cryotherapy within 2 weeks of initiation of treatment
  • Retinoids, including tazarotene, adapalene, tretinoin, retinol, within 4 weeks of initiation of treatment.
  • Microdermabrasion, laser ablative treatments, ALA-PDT, chemical peels, 5-FU, diclofenac, imiquimod or other topical treatments for AK within 8 weeks of initiation of treatment.
  • Two or more ALA PDT treatments in the past 6 months
  • use of systemic retinoid therapy within 6 months of initiation of treatment.

Treatment and study plan

Broad Area ALA 1-hour incubation

Drug

20% ALA, broad area, 1 hour incubation

Other names: Levulan

Broad Area ALA 2 hour incubation

Drug

20% ALA broad area 2-hour incubation

Other names: Levulan

broad area ALA 3-hour incubation

Drug

20% ALA broad area 3 hour incubation

Other names: Levulan

Spot ALA 2 hour incubation

Drug

20% ALA spot 2 hour incubation

Other names: Levulan

Vehicle PDT

Drug

Levulan Kerastick containing vehicle ingredients only.VEH group will be randomized (1:1:1:1) to be balanced for the four active groups; broad area application for 1, 2 or 3 hours or spot application for 2 hours prior to BLUE light treatment. Subjects receiving VEH will be considered a single treatment group.

Blue light treatment

Device

10 J/cm2 blue light delivered at 10 mW/cm2

Other names: BLU-U

Primary outcomes

  1. Complete Clearance Rate

    Time frame: Week 12

    The proportion of subjects in each treatment group with a count of zero lesions in the Treatment Area

Secondary outcomes

  1. Complete Clearance Rate

    Time frame: Week 4

    The proportion of subjects in each treatment group with a count of zero lesions in the Treatment Area

  2. Complete Clearance Rate

    Time frame: Week 8

    The proportion of subjects in each treatment group with a count of zero lesions in the Treatment Area

  3. Complete Clearance Rate

    Time frame: Week 24

    the proportion of subjects in each treatment group with a count of zero lesions in the Treatment Area

  4. Partial Clearance Rate

    Time frame: Baseline, Week 4

    proportion of subjects with 75% or more reduction in the AK count in the Treatment Area as compared to baseline.

  5. Partial Clearance Rate

    Time frame: Baseline, Week 8

    proportion of subjects with 75% or more reduction in the AK count in the Treatment Area as compared to baseline.

  6. Partial Clearance Rate

    Time frame: Baseline, Week 12

    proportion of subjects with 75% or more reduction in the AK count in the Treatment Area as compared to baseline.

  7. Partial Clearance Rate

    Time frame: Baseline Week 24

    proportion of subjects with 75% or more reduction in the AK count in the Treatment Area as compared to baseline.

  8. AK Clearance Rate

    Time frame: Baseline, Week 4

    AK Clearance Rate (AKCR) for a subject is defined as:

    100% x [1 - (Number of AK lesions in the Treatment Area at follow-up visit/Number of AK lesions in the Treatment Area at Baseline)]

  9. AK Clearance Rate

    Time frame: Baseline, Week 8

    AK Clearance Rate (AKCR) for a subject is defined as:

    100% x [1 - (Number of AK lesions in the Treatment Area at follow-up visit/Number of AK lesions in the Treatment Area at Baseline)]

  10. AK Clearance Rate

    Time frame: Baseline, Week 12

    AK Clearance Rate (AKCR) for a subject is defined as:

    100% x [1 - (Number of AK lesions in the Treatment Area at follow-up visit/Number of AK lesions in the Treatment Area at Baseline)]

  11. AK Clearance Rate

    Time frame: Baseline, Week 24

    AK Clearance Rate (AKCR) for a subject is defined as:

    100% x [1 - (Number of AK lesions in the Treatment Area at follow-up visit/Number of AK lesions in the Treatment Area at Baseline)]

  12. Subject Satisfaction Score

    Time frame: Week 24

    0 = no improvement or worsening (not satisfied at all)

    • = slight improvement (slightly satisfied)
    • = moderate improvement (moderately satisfied)
    • = excellent improvement (very satisfied)

  13. Hyperpigmentation at Baseline

    Time frame: Baseline

    HYPERPIGMENTATION SCALE Grade 0 = No hyperpigmentation Grade 1 = Light hyperpigmentation involving small areas Grade 2 = Moderate hyperpigmentation involving small areas; light hyperpigmentation involving moderate areas Grade 3 = Moderate hyperpigmentation involving moderate sized areas; light hyperpigmentation involving large areas; small areas of marked hyperpigmentation Grade 4 = Marked hyperpigmentation involving moderate or large sized areas

  14. Hyperpigmentation at Visit 2

    Time frame: 24-48 Hours after PDT #1

    HYPERPIGMENTATION SCALE Grade 0 = No hyperpigmentation Grade 1 = Light hyperpigmentation involving small areas Grade 2 = Moderate hyperpigmentation involving small areas; light hyperpigmentation involving moderate areas Grade 3 = Moderate hyperpigmentation involving moderate sized areas; light hyperpigmentation involving large areas; small areas of marked hyperpigmentation Grade 4 = Marked hyperpigmentation involving moderate or large sized areas

  15. Hyperpigmentation at Visit 3

    Time frame: Week 2

    HYPERPIGMENTATION SCALE Grade 0 = No hyperpigmentation Grade 1 = Light hyperpigmentation involving small areas Grade 2 = Moderate hyperpigmentation involving small areas; light hyperpigmentation involving moderate areas Grade 3 = Moderate hyperpigmentation involving moderate sized areas; light hyperpigmentation involving large areas; small areas of marked hyperpigmentation Grade 4 = Marked hyperpigmentation involving moderate or large sized areas

  16. Hyperpigmentation at Visit 4

    Time frame: Week 4

    HYPERPIGMENTATION SCALE Grade 0 = No hyperpigmentation Grade 1 = Light hyperpigmentation involving small areas Grade 2 = Moderate hyperpigmentation involving small areas; light hyperpigmentation involving moderate areas Grade 3 = Moderate hyperpigmentation involving moderate sized areas; light hyperpigmentation involving large areas; small areas of marked hyperpigmentation Grade 4 = Marked hyperpigmentation involving moderate or large sized areas

  17. Hyperpigmentation at Visit 5

    Time frame: Week 8

    HYPERPIGMENTATION SCALE Grade 0 = No hyperpigmentation Grade 1 = Light hyperpigmentation involving small areas Grade 2 = Moderate hyperpigmentation involving small areas; light hyperpigmentation involving moderate areas Grade 3 = Moderate hyperpigmentation involving moderate sized areas; light hyperpigmentation involving large areas; small areas of marked hyperpigmentation Grade 4 = Marked hyperpigmentation involving moderate or large sized areas

  18. Hyperpigmentation at Visit 6

    Time frame: Week 12

    HYPERPIGMENTATION SCALE Grade 0 = No hyperpigmentation Grade 1 = Light hyperpigmentation involving small areas Grade 2 = Moderate hyperpigmentation involving small areas; light hyperpigmentation involving moderate areas Grade 3 = Moderate hyperpigmentation involving moderate sized areas; light hyperpigmentation involving large areas; small areas of marked hyperpigmentation Grade 4 = Marked hyperpigmentation involving moderate or large sized areas

  19. Hyperpigmentation at Visit 7

    Time frame: Week 24

    HYPERPIGMENTATION SCALE Grade 0 = No hyperpigmentation Grade 1 = Light hyperpigmentation involving small areas Grade 2 = Moderate hyperpigmentation involving small areas; light hyperpigmentation involving moderate areas Grade 3 = Moderate hyperpigmentation involving moderate sized areas; light hyperpigmentation involving large areas; small areas of marked hyperpigmentation Grade 4 = Marked hyperpigmentation involving moderate or large sized areas

  20. Hypopigmentation at Baseline

    Time frame: Baseline

    HYPOPIGMENTATION SCALE Grade 0 = No hypopigmentation Grade 1 = Light hypopigmentation involving small areas Grade 2 = Moderate hypopigmentation involving small areas; light hypopigmentation involving moderate areas Grade 3 = Moderate hypopigmentation involving moderate sized areas; light hypopigmentation involving large areas; small areas of marked hypopigmentation Grade 4 = Marked hypopigmentation involving moderate or large sized areas

  21. Hypopigmentation at Visit 2

    Time frame: 24-48 Hours after PDT #1

    HYPOPIGMENTATION SCALE Grade 0 = No hypopigmentation Grade 1 = Light hypopigmentation involving small areas Grade 2 = Moderate hypopigmentation involving small areas; light hypopigmentation involving moderate areas Grade 3 = Moderate hypopigmentation involving moderate sized areas; light hypopigmentation involving large areas; small areas of marked hypopigmentation Grade 4 = Marked hypopigmentation involving moderate or large sized areas

  22. Hypopigmentation at Visit 3

    Time frame: Week 2

    HYPOPIGMENTATION SCALE Grade 0 = No hypopigmentation Grade 1 = Light hypopigmentation involving small areas Grade 2 = Moderate hypopigmentation involving small areas; light hypopigmentation involving moderate areas Grade 3 = Moderate hypopigmentation involving moderate sized areas; light hypopigmentation involving large areas; small areas of marked hypopigmentation Grade 4 = Marked hypopigmentation involving moderate or large sized areas

  23. Hypopigmentation at Visit 4

    Time frame: Week 4

    HYPOPIGMENTATION SCALE Grade 0 = No hypopigmentation Grade 1 = Light hypopigmentation involving small areas Grade 2 = Moderate hypopigmentation involving small areas; light hypopigmentation involving moderate areas Grade 3 = Moderate hypopigmentation involving moderate sized areas; light hypopigmentation involving large areas; small areas of marked hypopigmentation Grade 4 = Marked hypopigmentation involving moderate or large sized areas

  24. Hypopigmentation at Visit 5

    Time frame: Week 8

    HYPOPIGMENTATION SCALE Grade 0 = No hypopigmentation Grade 1 = Light hypopigmentation involving small areas Grade 2 = Moderate hypopigmentation involving small areas; light hypopigmentation involving moderate areas Grade 3 = Moderate hypopigmentation involving moderate sized areas; light hypopigmentation involving large areas; small areas of marked hypopigmentation Grade 4 = Marked hypopigmentation involving moderate or large sized areas

  25. Hypopigmentation at Visit 6

    Time frame: Week 12

    HYPOPIGMENTATION SCALE Grade 0 = No hypopigmentation Grade 1 = Light hypopigmentation involving small areas Grade 2 = Moderate hypopigmentation involving small areas; light hypopigmentation involving moderate areas Grade 3 = Moderate hypopigmentation involving moderate sized areas; light hypopigmentation involving large areas; small areas of marked hypopigmentation Grade 4 = Marked hypopigmentation involving moderate or large sized areas

  26. Hypopigmentation at Visit 7

    Time frame: Week 24

    HYPOPIGMENTATION SCALE Grade 0 = No hypopigmentation Grade 1 = Light hypopigmentation involving small areas Grade 2 = Moderate hypopigmentation involving small areas; light hypopigmentation involving moderate areas Grade 3 = Moderate hypopigmentation involving moderate sized areas; light hypopigmentation involving large areas; small areas of marked hypopigmentation Grade 4 = Marked hypopigmentation involving moderate or large sized areas

  27. Erythema at Baseline

    Time frame: Baseline

    Erythema Scale - Grade 0 = None Grade 1 = Minimal - barely perceptible erythema Grade 2 = Mild - predominantly minimal erythema (pink) in the treated area with or without a few isolated areas of more intense erythema Grade 3 = Moderate - predominantly moderate erythema (red) in the treated area with or without a few isolated areas of intense erythema (bright red) Grade 4 = Severe - predominantly intense erythema (bright red) in the treated area with or without a few isolated areas of very intense (fiery red) erythema

  28. Erythema Post-Light Treatment

    Time frame: 5 minutes after PDT #1

    Erythema Scale - Grade 0 = None Grade 1 = Minimal - barely perceptible erythema Grade 2 = Mild - predominantly minimal erythema (pink) in the treated area with or without a few isolated areas of more intense erythema Grade 3 = Moderate - predominantly moderate erythema (red) in the treated area with or without a few isolated areas of intense erythema (bright red) Grade 4 = Severe - predominantly intense erythema (bright red) in the treated area with or without a few isolated areas of very intense (fiery red) erythema

  29. Erythema at Visit 2

    Time frame: 24-48 hours after PDT #1

    Erythema Scale - Grade 0 = None Grade 1 = Minimal - barely perceptible erythema Grade 2 = Mild - predominantly minimal erythema (pink) in the treated area with or without a few isolated areas of more intense erythema Grade 3 = Moderate - predominantly moderate erythema (red) in the treated area with or without a few isolated areas of intense erythema (bright red) Grade 4 = Severe - predominantly intense erythema (bright red) in the treated area with or without a few isolated areas of very intense (fiery red) erythema

  30. Erythema at Visit 3

    Time frame: Week 2

    Erythema Scale - Grade 0 = None Grade 1 = Minimal - barely perceptible erythema Grade 2 = Mild - predominantly minimal erythema (pink) in the treated area with or without a few isolated areas of more intense erythema Grade 3 = Moderate - predominantly moderate erythema (red) in the treated area with or without a few isolated areas of intense erythema (bright red) Grade 4 = Severe - predominantly intense erythema (bright red) in the treated area with or without a few isolated areas of very intense (fiery red) erythema

  31. Erythema at Visit 4

    Time frame: Week 4

    Erythema Scale - Grade 0 = None Grade 1 = Minimal - barely perceptible erythema Grade 2 = Mild - predominantly minimal erythema (pink) in the treated area with or without a few isolated areas of more intense erythema Grade 3 = Moderate - predominantly moderate erythema (red) in the treated area with or without a few isolated areas of intense erythema (bright red) Grade 4 = Severe - predominantly intense erythema (bright red) in the treated area with or without a few isolated areas of very intense (fiery red) erythema

  32. Erythema at Visit 5 (Pre-drug)

    Time frame: Week 8 pre-drug

    Erythema Scale - Grade 0 = None Grade 1 = Minimal - barely perceptible erythema Grade 2 = Mild - predominantly minimal erythema (pink) in the treated area with or without a few isolated areas of more intense erythema Grade 3 = Moderate - predominantly moderate erythema (red) in the treated area with or without a few isolated areas of intense erythema (bright red) Grade 4 = Severe - predominantly intense erythema (bright red) in the treated area with or without a few isolated areas of very intense (fiery red) erythema

  33. Erythema at Visit 5 (Post-light)

    Time frame: Week 8 5 minutes post light treatment

    Erythema Scale - Grade 0 = None Grade 1 = Minimal - barely perceptible erythema Grade 2 = Mild - predominantly minimal erythema (pink) in the treated area with or without a few isolated areas of more intense erythema Grade 3 = Moderate - predominantly moderate erythema (red) in the treated area with or without a few isolated areas of intense erythema (bright red) Grade 4 = Severe - predominantly intense erythema (bright red) in the treated area with or without a few isolated areas of very intense (fiery red) erythema

  34. Erythema at Visit 6

    Time frame: Week 12

    Erythema Scale - Grade 0 = None Grade 1 = Minimal - barely perceptible erythema Grade 2 = Mild - predominantly minimal erythema (pink) in the treated area with or without a few isolated areas of more intense erythema Grade 3 = Moderate - predominantly moderate erythema (red) in the treated area with or without a few isolated areas of intense erythema (bright red) Grade 4 = Severe - predominantly intense erythema (bright red) in the treated area with or without a few isolated areas of very intense (fiery red) erythema

  35. Erythema at Visit 7

    Time frame: Week 24

    Erythema Scale - Grade 0 = None Grade 1 = Minimal - barely perceptible erythema Grade 2 = Mild - predominantly minimal erythema (pink) in the treated area with or without a few isolated areas of more intense erythema Grade 3 = Moderate - predominantly moderate erythema (red) in the treated area with or without a few isolated areas of intense erythema (bright red) Grade 4 = Severe - predominantly intense erythema (bright red) in the treated area with or without a few isolated areas of very intense (fiery red) erythema

  36. Edema at Baseline

    Time frame: Baseline

    EDEMA SCALE Grade 0 = None Grade 1 = Minimal - scant, rare edema Grade 2 = Mild - easily seen edema, minimally palpable, involving up to 1/3 of the treatment area Grade 3 = Moderate - easily seen edema and typically palpable, involving between 1/3 to 2/3 of the treatment area Grade 4 = Severe - easily seen edema, indurated in some areas, involving over 2/3 of the treatment area

  37. Edema Post-Light Treatment

    Time frame: 5 minutes after PDT #1

    EDEMA SCALE Grade 0 = None Grade 1 = Minimal - scant, rare edema Grade 2 = Mild - easily seen edema, minimally palpable, involving up to 1/3 of the treatment area Grade 3 = Moderate - easily seen edema and typically palpable, involving between 1/3 to 2/3 of the treatment area Grade 4 = Severe - easily seen edema, indurated in some areas, involving over 2/3 of the treatment area

  38. Edema at Visit 2

    Time frame: 24-48 hours post PDT#1

    EDEMA SCALE Grade 0 = None Grade 1 = Minimal - scant, rare edema Grade 2 = Mild - easily seen edema, minimally palpable, involving up to 1/3 of the treatment area Grade 3 = Moderate - easily seen edema and typically palpable, involving between 1/3 to 2/3 of the treatment area Grade 4 = Severe - easily seen edema, indurated in some areas, involving over 2/3 of the treatment area

  39. Edema at Visit 3

    Time frame: Week 2

    EDEMA SCALE Grade 0 = None Grade 1 = Minimal - scant, rare edema Grade 2 = Mild - easily seen edema, minimally palpable, involving up to 1/3 of the treatment area Grade 3 = Moderate - easily seen edema and typically palpable, involving between 1/3 to 2/3 of the treatment area Grade 4 = Severe - easily seen edema, indurated in some areas, involving over 2/3 of the treatment area

  40. Edema at Visit 4

    Time frame: Week 4

    EDEMA SCALE Grade 0 = None Grade 1 = Minimal - scant, rare edema Grade 2 = Mild - easily seen edema, minimally palpable, involving up to 1/3 of the treatment area Grade 3 = Moderate - easily seen edema and typically palpable, involving between 1/3 to 2/3 of the treatment area Grade 4 = Severe - easily seen edema, indurated in some areas, involving over 2/3 of the treatment area

  41. Edema at Visit 5 (Pre-drug)

    Time frame: Week 8 pre-drug

    EDEMA SCALE Grade 0 = None Grade 1 = Minimal - scant, rare edema Grade 2 = Mild - easily seen edema, minimally palpable, involving up to 1/3 of the treatment area Grade 3 = Moderate - easily seen edema and typically palpable, involving between 1/3 to 2/3 of the treatment area Grade 4 = Severe - easily seen edema, indurated in some areas, involving over 2/3 of the treatment area

  42. Edema Post PDT #2

    Time frame: 5 minutes post PDT #2

    EDEMA SCALE Grade 0 = None Grade 1 = Minimal - scant, rare edema Grade 2 = Mild - easily seen edema, minimally palpable, involving up to 1/3 of the treatment area Grade 3 = Moderate - easily seen edema and typically palpable, involving between 1/3 to 2/3 of the treatment area Grade 4 = Severe - easily seen edema, indurated in some areas, involving over 2/3 of the treatment area

  43. Edema at Week 12

    Time frame: Week 12

    EDEMA SCALE Grade 0 = None Grade 1 = Minimal - scant, rare edema Grade 2 = Mild - easily seen edema, minimally palpable, involving up to 1/3 of the treatment area Grade 3 = Moderate - easily seen edema and typically palpable, involving between 1/3 to 2/3 of the treatment area Grade 4 = Severe - easily seen edema, indurated in some areas, involving over 2/3 of the treatment area

  44. Edema at Week 24

    Time frame: Week 24

    EDEMA SCALE Grade 0 = None Grade 1 = Minimal - scant, rare edema Grade 2 = Mild - easily seen edema, minimally palpable, involving up to 1/3 of the treatment area Grade 3 = Moderate - easily seen edema and typically palpable, involving between 1/3 to 2/3 of the treatment area Grade 4 = Severe - easily seen edema, indurated in some areas, involving over 2/3 of the treatment area

  45. Stinging/Burning at Baseline

    Time frame: Baseline

    STINGING AND BURNING SCALE Grade 0 = None Grade 1 = Minimal, barely perceptible -tolerable and little discomfort Grade 2 = Moderate - tolerable, but causes some discomfort Grade 3 = Severe - very uncomfortable or intolerable The most intense stinging/burning sensation during the 16 minute 40 second light treatment will be recorded.

  46. Stinging/Burning During Light Treatment

    Time frame: During PDT #1 (most intense sensation)

    STINGING AND BURNING SCALE Grade 0 = None Grade 1 = Minimal, barely perceptible -tolerable and little discomfort Grade 2 = Moderate - tolerable, but causes some discomfort Grade 3 = Severe - very uncomfortable or intolerable The most intense stinging/burning sensation during the 16 minute 40 second light treatment will be recorded.

  47. Stinging/Burning Post Light-Treatment

    Time frame: 5 minutes post PDT #1

    STINGING AND BURNING SCALE Grade 0 = None Grade 1 = Minimal, barely perceptible -tolerable and little discomfort Grade 2 = Moderate - tolerable, but causes some discomfort Grade 3 = Severe - very uncomfortable or intolerable The most intense stinging/burning sensation during the 16 minute 40 second light treatment will be recorded.

  48. Stinging/Burning at Visit 2

    Time frame: 24-48 hours post PDT #1

    STINGING AND BURNING SCALE Grade 0 = None Grade 1 = Minimal, barely perceptible -tolerable and little discomfort Grade 2 = Moderate - tolerable, but causes some discomfort Grade 3 = Severe - very uncomfortable or intolerable The most intense stinging/burning sensation during the 16 minute 40 second light treatment will be recorded.

  49. Stinging/Burning at Visit 3

    Time frame: Week 2

    STINGING AND BURNING SCALE Grade 0 = None Grade 1 = Minimal, barely perceptible -tolerable and little discomfort Grade 2 = Moderate - tolerable, but causes some discomfort Grade 3 = Severe - very uncomfortable or intolerable The most intense stinging/burning sensation during the 16 minute 40 second light treatment will be recorded.

  50. Stinging/Burning at Visit 4

    Time frame: Week 4

    STINGING AND BURNING SCALE Grade 0 = None Grade 1 = Minimal, barely perceptible -tolerable and little discomfort Grade 2 = Moderate - tolerable, but causes some discomfort Grade 3 = Severe - very uncomfortable or intolerable The most intense stinging/burning sensation during the 16 minute 40 second light treatment will be recorded.

  51. Stinging/Burning at Visit 5 (Pre-drug)

    Time frame: Week 8 prior to drug

    STINGING AND BURNING SCALE Grade 0 = None Grade 1 = Minimal, barely perceptible -tolerable and little discomfort Grade 2 = Moderate - tolerable, but causes some discomfort Grade 3 = Severe - very uncomfortable or intolerable The most intense stinging/burning sensation during the 16 minute 40 second light treatment will be recorded.

  52. Stinging/Burning at Visit 5 During PDT#2

    Time frame: during PDT #2

    STINGING AND BURNING SCALE Grade 0 = None Grade 1 = Minimal, barely perceptible -tolerable and little discomfort Grade 2 = Moderate - tolerable, but causes some discomfort Grade 3 = Severe - very uncomfortable or intolerable The most intense stinging/burning sensation during the 16 minute 40 second light treatment will be recorded.

  53. Stinging/Burning at Visit 5 Post PDT#2

    Time frame: 5 minutes post PDT #2

    STINGING AND BURNING SCALE Grade 0 = None Grade 1 = Minimal, barely perceptible -tolerable and little discomfort Grade 2 = Moderate - tolerable, but causes some discomfort Grade 3 = Severe - very uncomfortable or intolerable The most intense stinging/burning sensation during the 16 minute 40 second light treatment will be recorded.

  54. Stinging/Burning at Visit 6

    Time frame: Week 12

    STINGING AND BURNING SCALE Grade 0 = None Grade 1 = Minimal, barely perceptible -tolerable and little discomfort Grade 2 = Moderate - tolerable, but causes some discomfort Grade 3 = Severe - very uncomfortable or intolerable The most intense stinging/burning sensation during the 16 minute 40 second light treatment will be recorded.

  55. Stinging/Burning at Visit 7

    Time frame: Week 24

    STINGING AND BURNING SCALE Grade 0 = None Grade 1 = Minimal, barely perceptible -tolerable and little discomfort Grade 2 = Moderate - tolerable, but causes some discomfort Grade 3 = Severe - very uncomfortable or intolerable The most intense stinging/burning sensation during the 16 minute 40 second light treatment will be recorded.

  56. Scaling and Dryness at Baseline

    Time frame: Baseline

    SCALING AND DRYNESS SCALE Grade 0 = None Grade 1 = Minimal - barely perceptible desquamation Grade 2 = Mild - limited areas of fine desquamation in up to 1/3 of the treatment area Grade 3 = Moderate - fine desquamation involving 1/3 to 2/3 of the treatment area or limited areas of coarser scaling Grade 4 = Severe - coarser scaling involving more than 2/3 of the treatment area or limited areas of very coarse scaling

  57. Scaling and Dryness at Visit 2

    Time frame: 24-48 hours after PDT #1

    SCALING AND DRYNESS SCALE Grade 0 = None Grade 1 = Minimal - barely perceptible desquamation Grade 2 = Mild - limited areas of fine desquamation in up to 1/3 of the treatment area Grade 3 = Moderate - fine desquamation involving 1/3 to 2/3 of the treatment area or limited areas of coarser scaling Grade 4 = Severe - coarser scaling involving more than 2/3 of the treatment area or limited areas of very coarse scaling

  58. Scaling and Dryness at Visit 3

    Time frame: Week 2

    SCALING AND DRYNESS SCALE Grade 0 = None Grade 1 = Minimal - barely perceptible desquamation Grade 2 = Mild - limited areas of fine desquamation in up to 1/3 of the treatment area Grade 3 = Moderate - fine desquamation involving 1/3 to 2/3 of the treatment area or limited areas of coarser scaling Grade 4 = Severe - coarser scaling involving more than 2/3 of the treatment area or limited areas of very coarse scaling

  59. Scaling and Dryness at Visit 4

    Time frame: Week 4

    SCALING AND DRYNESS SCALE Grade 0 = None Grade 1 = Minimal - barely perceptible desquamation Grade 2 = Mild - limited areas of fine desquamation in up to 1/3 of the treatment area Grade 3 = Moderate - fine desquamation involving 1/3 to 2/3 of the treatment area or limited areas of coarser scaling Grade 4 = Severe - coarser scaling involving more than 2/3 of the treatment area or limited areas of very coarse scaling

  60. Scaling and Dryness at Visit 5

    Time frame: Week 8

    SCALING AND DRYNESS SCALE Grade 0 = None Grade 1 = Minimal - barely perceptible desquamation Grade 2 = Mild - limited areas of fine desquamation in up to 1/3 of the treatment area Grade 3 = Moderate - fine desquamation involving 1/3 to 2/3 of the treatment area or limited areas of coarser scaling Grade 4 = Severe - coarser scaling involving more than 2/3 of the treatment area or limited areas of very coarse scaling

  61. Scaling and Dryness at Visit 6

    Time frame: Week 12

    SCALING AND DRYNESS SCALE Grade 0 = None Grade 1 = Minimal - barely perceptible desquamation Grade 2 = Mild - limited areas of fine desquamation in up to 1/3 of the treatment area Grade 3 = Moderate - fine desquamation involving 1/3 to 2/3 of the treatment area or limited areas of coarser scaling Grade 4 = Severe - coarser scaling involving more than 2/3 of the treatment area or limited areas of very coarse scaling

  62. Scaling and Dryness at Visit 7

    Time frame: Week 24

    SCALING AND DRYNESS SCALE Grade 0 = None Grade 1 = Minimal - barely perceptible desquamation Grade 2 = Mild - limited areas of fine desquamation in up to 1/3 of the treatment area Grade 3 = Moderate - fine desquamation involving 1/3 to 2/3 of the treatment area or limited areas of coarser scaling Grade 4 = Severe - coarser scaling involving more than 2/3 of the treatment area or limited areas of very coarse scaling

  63. Oozing/Vesiculation/Crusting at Baseline

    Time frame: Baseline

    OOZING/VESICULATION/CRUSTING Grade 0 = None Grade 1 = Minimal - a single area of oozing, vesiculation or crusting 3 mm diameter or less in size Grade 2 = Mild - two to four areas of oozing, vesiculation or crusting 3 mm diameter or less in size OR a single area larger than 3 mm diameter in size Grade 3 = Moderate - more than a single area of oozing, vesiculation or crusting larger than 3 mm diameter in size or more than four areas of 3 mm diameter or less in size Grade 4 = Severe - any degree of oozing, vesiculation or crusting greater than (3) above

  64. Oozing/Vesiculation/Crusting at Visit 2

    Time frame: 24-48 hours after PDT #1

    OOZING/VESICULATION/CRUSTING Grade 0 = None Grade 1 = Minimal - a single area of oozing, vesiculation or crusting 3 mm diameter or less in size Grade 2 = Mild - two to four areas of oozing, vesiculation or crusting 3 mm diameter or less in size OR a single area larger than 3 mm diameter in size Grade 3 = Moderate - more than a single area of oozing, vesiculation or crusting larger than 3 mm diameter in size or more than four areas of 3 mm diameter or less in size Grade 4 = Severe - any degree of oozing, vesiculation or crusting greater than (3) above

  65. Oozing/Vesiculation/Crusting at Visit 3

    Time frame: Week 2

    OOZING/VESICULATION/CRUSTING Grade 0 = None Grade 1 = Minimal - a single area of oozing, vesiculation or crusting 3 mm diameter or less in size Grade 2 = Mild - two to four areas of oozing, vesiculation or crusting 3 mm diameter or less in size OR a single area larger than 3 mm diameter in size Grade 3 = Moderate - more than a single area of oozing, vesiculation or crusting larger than 3 mm diameter in size or more than four areas of 3 mm diameter or less in size Grade 4 = Severe - any degree of oozing, vesiculation or crusting greater than (3) above

  66. Oozing/Vesiculation/Crusting at Visit 4

    Time frame: Week 4

    OOZING/VESICULATION/CRUSTING Grade 0 = None Grade 1 = Minimal - a single area of oozing, vesiculation or crusting 3 mm diameter or less in size Grade 2 = Mild - two to four areas of oozing, vesiculation or crusting 3 mm diameter or less in size OR a single area larger than 3 mm diameter in size Grade 3 = Moderate - more than a single area of oozing, vesiculation or crusting larger than 3 mm diameter in size or more than four areas of 3 mm diameter or less in size Grade 4 = Severe - any degree of oozing, vesiculation or crusting greater than (3) above

  67. Oozing/Vesiculation/Crusting at Visit 5

    Time frame: Week 8

    OOZING/VESICULATION/CRUSTING Grade 0 = None Grade 1 = Minimal - a single area of oozing, vesiculation or crusting 3 mm diameter or less in size Grade 2 = Mild - two to four areas of oozing, vesiculation or crusting 3 mm diameter or less in size OR a single area larger than 3 mm diameter in size Grade 3 = Moderate - more than a single area of oozing, vesiculation or crusting larger than 3 mm diameter in size or more than four areas of 3 mm diameter or less in size Grade 4 = Severe - any degree of oozing, vesiculation or crusting greater than (3) above

  68. Oozing/Vesiculation/Crusting at Visit 6

    Time frame: Week 12

    OOZING/VESICULATION/CRUSTING Grade 0 = None Grade 1 = Minimal - a single area of oozing, vesiculation or crusting 3 mm diameter or less in size Grade 2 = Mild - two to four areas of oozing, vesiculation or crusting 3 mm diameter or less in size OR a single area larger than 3 mm diameter in size Grade 3 = Moderate - more than a single area of oozing, vesiculation or crusting larger than 3 mm diameter in size or more than four areas of 3 mm diameter or less in size Grade 4 = Severe - any degree of oozing, vesiculation or crusting greater than (3) above

  69. Oozing/Vesiculation/Crusting at Visit 7

    Time frame: Week 24

    OOZING/VESICULATION/CRUSTING Grade 0 = None Grade 1 = Minimal - a single area of oozing, vesiculation or crusting 3 mm diameter or less in size Grade 2 = Mild - two to four areas of oozing, vesiculation or crusting 3 mm diameter or less in size OR a single area larger than 3 mm diameter in size Grade 3 = Moderate - more than a single area of oozing, vesiculation or crusting larger than 3 mm diameter in size or more than four areas of 3 mm diameter or less in size Grade 4 = Severe - any degree of oozing, vesiculation or crusting greater than (3) above

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

A Phase II Study of Photodynamic Therapy With LEVULAN® Topical Solution + Blue Light Versus LEVULAN® Topical Solution Vehicle + Blue Light Using Spot and Broad Area Application and Incubation Times of 1, 2 and 3 Hours for the Treatment of Multiple Actinic Keratoses on the Face or Scalp

Important dates

Study start
2011
Primary completion
2012
Study completion
2012
First posted
Nov 22, 2011
Registry last updated
Oct 28, 2016

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