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Phase 3 Study of Levulan With New Blue Light for AK on the Face or Scalp

Primary Purpose

Actinic Keratosis

Status
Withdrawn
Phase
Phase 3
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
ALA
Vehicle
IBL 20 mW
IBL 10 mW
Sponsored by
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Actinic Keratosis focused on measuring Actinic Keratosis

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Four to fifteen Grade 1/2 actinic keratosis lesions (AKs) on the face OR balding scalp

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnancy
  • grade 3 and/or atypical >1cm AKs within Treatment Area and/or more than 15 AKs of any Grade within the Treatment Area
  • history of cutaneous photosensitization, porphyria, hypersensitivity to porphyrins or photodermatosis
  • lesions suspicious for skin cancer (skin cancer not ruled out by biopsy) or untreated skin cancers within the Treatment Area
  • skin pathology or condition which could interfere with the evaluation of the test product or requires the use of interfering topical or systemic therapy
  • Subject is immunosuppressed
  • unsuccessful outcome from previous ALA-PDT therapy
  • 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)
  • has active herpes simplex infection in the Treatment Area OR a history of 2 or more outbreaks within past 12 months, in the Treatment Area
  • use of the following topical preparations on the extremity 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.
    • Curettage or Cryotherapy within 2 weeks of initiation of treatment
    • Retinoids, including tazarotene, adapalene, tretinoin, within 4 weeks of initiation of treatment.
    • Microdermabrasion, laser ablative treatments, ALA-PDT, chemical peels, 5-FU, diclofenac, ingenol mebutate, imiquimod or other topical treatments for AK within 8 weeks of initiation of treatment.
  • use of systemic retinoid therapy within 6 months of initiation of treatment.

Sites / Locations

  • Therapeutics Clinical Research
  • Altman Dermatology Associates
  • Shideler Clinical Research Center
  • The Indiana Clinical Trials Center, PC
  • Minnesota Clinical Study Center
  • DermResearch, Inc.
  • Virginia Clinical Research, Inc.

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm 3

Arm Type

Experimental

Experimental

Placebo Comparator

Arm Label

ALA 20 mW

ALA 10 mW

Vehicle

Arm Description

ALA + IBL 10J at 20 mW (8min 20 sec)

ALA + IBL 10J at 10 mW (16 min 40 sec)

Vehicle (VEH) group will be randomized (1:1) to be balanced for the two active groups; receiving light treatment delivered at 20 mW/cm2 OR 10 mW/cm2. Subjects receiving VEH will be considered a single treatment group

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Complete Clearance Rate
proportion of subjects in each treatment group with 100% clearance of Baseline target lesions

Secondary Outcome Measures

Baseline AK Clearance Rate
{1 - [(number of Baseline target AK lesions at follow-up)/(number of Baseline target AK lesions at Baseline)]} x 100
Baseline AK Clearance Rate
{1 - [(number of Baseline target AK lesions at follow-up)/(number of Baseline target AK lesions at Baseline)]} x 100
Complete Clearance Rate
proportion of subjects in each treatment group with 100% clearance of Baseline target lesions
Baseline AK Clearance Rate
{1 - [(number of Baseline target AK lesions at follow-up)/(number of Baseline target AK lesions at Baseline)]} x 100 = Excellent (very satisfied) = Good (moderately satisfied) = Fair (slightly satisfied) = Poor (not satisfied at all)
Complete Clearance Rate
proportion of subjects in each treatment group with 100% clearance of Baseline target lesions

Full Information

First Posted
January 13, 2017
Last Updated
November 3, 2017
Sponsor
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT03024060
Brief Title
Phase 3 Study of Levulan With New Blue Light for AK on the Face or Scalp
Official Title
A RANDOMIZED, VEHICLE-CONTROLLED PHASE 3 STUDY TO PROVE THE SAFETY AND EFFICACY OF LEVULAN KERASTICK (AMINOLEVULINIC ACID HCl) FOR TOPICAL SOLUTION, 20% AND 10 J/CM2 OF BLUE LIGHT DELIVERED AT 10 MW/CM2 OR 20 MW/CM2 BY A NEW LIGHT SOURCE FOR THE TREATMENT OF ACTINIC KERATOSES ON THE FACE OR SCALP
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
November 2017
Overall Recruitment Status
Withdrawn
Why Stopped
Study withdrawn due to corporate business decision
Study Start Date
March 2017 (Anticipated)
Primary Completion Date
September 2017 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
January 2018 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
Yes
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
Yes
Device Product Not Approved or Cleared by U.S. FDA
Yes
Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to prove the safety and efficacy of Levulan Kerastick (aminolevulinic acid HCl) for Topical Solution 20% followed by 10 J/cm2 of blue light delivered at 10 mW/cm2 or 20 mW/cm2 in the treatment of multiple actinic keratosis on the face or balding scalp (the Treatment Area), utilizing a 14-18 hour incubation period.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Actinic Keratosis
Keywords
Actinic Keratosis

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 3
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantOutcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
0 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
ALA 20 mW
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
ALA + IBL 10J at 20 mW (8min 20 sec)
Arm Title
ALA 10 mW
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
ALA + IBL 10J at 10 mW (16 min 40 sec)
Arm Title
Vehicle
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
Vehicle (VEH) group will be randomized (1:1) to be balanced for the two active groups; receiving light treatment delivered at 20 mW/cm2 OR 10 mW/cm2. Subjects receiving VEH will be considered a single treatment group
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
ALA
Other Intervention Name(s)
Levulan Kerastick, Aminolevulinic Acid
Intervention Description
20% ALA applied to 4-15 lesions on the face or scalp 14-18 hours prior to 10 J/cm2 blue light
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Vehicle
Other Intervention Name(s)
Topical Solution Vehicle
Intervention Description
Levulan Kerastick containing vehicle ingredients only. Vehicle solution applied to 4-15 lesions on the face or scalp 14-18 hours prior to 10 J/cm2 blue light
Intervention Type
Device
Intervention Name(s)
IBL 20 mW
Other Intervention Name(s)
Investigational Blue Light
Intervention Description
10 J/cm2 blue light delivered at 20mW/cm2 for 8 minutes 20 seconds
Intervention Type
Device
Intervention Name(s)
IBL 10 mW
Other Intervention Name(s)
Investigational Blue Light
Intervention Description
10 J/cm2 blue light delivered at 10mW/cm2 for 16 minutes 40 seconds
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Complete Clearance Rate
Description
proportion of subjects in each treatment group with 100% clearance of Baseline target lesions
Time Frame
Week 12
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Baseline AK Clearance Rate
Description
{1 - [(number of Baseline target AK lesions at follow-up)/(number of Baseline target AK lesions at Baseline)]} x 100
Time Frame
Baseline and Week 12
Title
Baseline AK Clearance Rate
Description
{1 - [(number of Baseline target AK lesions at follow-up)/(number of Baseline target AK lesions at Baseline)]} x 100
Time Frame
Baseline and Week 8
Title
Complete Clearance Rate
Description
proportion of subjects in each treatment group with 100% clearance of Baseline target lesions
Time Frame
Week 8
Title
Baseline AK Clearance Rate
Description
{1 - [(number of Baseline target AK lesions at follow-up)/(number of Baseline target AK lesions at Baseline)]} x 100 = Excellent (very satisfied) = Good (moderately satisfied) = Fair (slightly satisfied) = Poor (not satisfied at all)
Time Frame
Baseline and Week 4
Title
Complete Clearance Rate
Description
proportion of subjects in each treatment group with 100% clearance of Baseline target lesions
Time Frame
Week 4
Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures:
Title
Hyperpigmentation
Description
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
Time Frame
Baseline
Title
Hyperpigmentation
Description
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
Time Frame
14-18 hours after Baseline - prior to light treatment
Title
Hyperpigmentation
Description
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
Time Frame
24 hours after PDT #1
Title
Hyperpigmentation
Description
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
Time Frame
2 Weeks after PDT #1
Title
Hyperpigmentation
Description
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
Time Frame
4 Weeks after PDT #1
Title
Hyperpigmentation
Description
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
Time Frame
8 Weeks after PDT #1
Title
Hyperpigmentation
Description
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
Time Frame
14-18 hours post Visit 6 (8 Weeks after PDT #1) prior to light treatment
Title
Hyperpigmentation
Description
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
Time Frame
12 Weeks after PDT #1
Title
Hypopigmentation
Description
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
Time Frame
Baseline
Title
Hypopigmentation
Description
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
Time Frame
14-18 hours after Baseline - prior to light treatment
Title
Hypopigmentation
Description
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
Time Frame
24 hours after PDT #1
Title
Hypopigmentation
Description
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
Time Frame
2 Weeks after PDT #1
Title
Hypopigmentation
Description
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
Time Frame
4 Weeks after PDT #1
Title
Hypopigmentation
Description
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
Time Frame
8 Weeks after PDT #1
Title
Hypopigmentation
Description
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
Time Frame
14-18 hours post Visit 6 (8 Weeks after PDT #1) prior to light treatment
Title
Hypopigmentation
Description
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
Time Frame
12 Weeks after PDT #1
Title
Erythema
Description
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
Time Frame
Baseline
Title
Erythema
Description
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
Time Frame
14-18 hours after Baseline - prior to light treatment
Title
Erythema
Description
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
Time Frame
5 minutes after PDT #1
Title
Erythema
Description
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
Time Frame
24 hours after PDT #1
Title
Erythema
Description
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
Time Frame
2 Weeks after PDT #1
Title
Erythema
Description
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
Time Frame
4 Weeks after PDT #1
Title
Erythema
Description
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
Time Frame
8 Weeks after PDT #1
Title
Erythema
Description
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
Time Frame
14-18 hours post Visit 6 (8 Weeks after PDT #1) prior to light treatment
Title
Erythema
Description
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
Time Frame
5 minutes after PDT #2
Title
Erythema
Description
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
Time Frame
12 Weeks after PDT #1
Title
Edema
Description
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
Time Frame
Baseline
Title
Edema
Description
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
Time Frame
14-18 hours after Baseline - prior to light treatment
Title
Edema
Description
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
Time Frame
5 minutes after PDT #1
Title
Edema
Description
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
Time Frame
24 hours after PDT #1
Title
Edema
Description
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
Time Frame
2 weeks after PDT #1
Title
Edema
Description
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
Time Frame
4 Weeks after PDT #1
Title
Edema
Description
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
Time Frame
8 Weeks after PDT #1
Title
Edema
Description
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
Time Frame
14-18 hours after Visit 6 (8 Weeks after PDT #1) prior to light treatment
Title
Edema
Description
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
Time Frame
5 minutes after PDT #2
Title
Edema
Description
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
Time Frame
12 Weeks after PDT #1
Title
Stinging/Burning
Description
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
Time Frame
Baseline
Title
Stinging/Burning
Description
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
Time Frame
14-18 hours after Baseline - prior to light treatment
Title
Stinging/Burning
Description
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
Time Frame
During PDT #1
Title
Stinging/Burning
Description
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
Time Frame
5 minutes after PDT #1
Title
Stinging/Burning
Description
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
Time Frame
2 Weeks after PDT #1
Title
Stinging/Burning
Description
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
Time Frame
4 Weeks after PDT #1
Title
Stinging/Burning
Description
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
Time Frame
14-18 hours after Visit 6 (8 Weeks after PDT #1) prior to light treatment
Title
Stinging/Burning
Description
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
Time Frame
during PDT #2
Title
Stinging/Burning
Description
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
Time Frame
5 minutes post PDT #2
Title
Stinging/Burning
Description
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
Time Frame
12 Weeks after PDT #1
Title
Scaling & Dryness
Description
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
Time Frame
Baseline
Title
Scaling & Dryness
Description
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
Time Frame
14-18 hours after Baseline - prior to light treatment
Title
Scaling & Dryness
Description
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
Time Frame
24 hours after PDT #1
Title
Scaling & Dryness
Description
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
Time Frame
2 Weeks after PDT #1
Title
Scaling & Dryness
Description
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
Time Frame
4 Weeks after PDT #1
Title
Scaling & Dryness
Description
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
Time Frame
8 Weeks after PDT #1
Title
Scaling & Dryness
Description
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
Time Frame
14-18 hours after Visit 6 (8 Weeks after PDT #1) prior to light treatment
Title
Scaling & Dryness
Description
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
Time Frame
12 Weeks after PDT #1
Title
Oozing/Vesiculation/Crusting
Description
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
Time Frame
Baseline
Title
Oozing/Vesiculation/Crusting
Description
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
Time Frame
14-18 hours after Baseline - prior to light treatment
Title
Oozing/Vesiculation/Crusting
Description
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
Time Frame
24 hours after PDT #1
Title
Oozing/Vesiculation/Crusting
Description
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
Time Frame
2 Weeks after PDT #1
Title
Oozing/Vesiculation/Crusting
Description
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
Time Frame
4 Weeks after PDT #1
Title
Oozing/Vesiculation/Crusting
Description
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
Time Frame
8 Weeks after PDT #1
Title
Oozing/Vesiculation/Crusting
Description
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
Time Frame
14-18 hours after Visit 6 (8 Weeks after PDT #1) prior to light treatment
Title
Oozing/Vesiculation/Crusting
Description
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
Time Frame
12 Weeks after PDT #1

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Four to fifteen Grade 1/2 actinic keratosis lesions (AKs) on the face OR balding scalp Exclusion Criteria: Pregnancy grade 3 and/or atypical >1cm AKs within Treatment Area and/or more than 15 AKs of any Grade within the Treatment Area history of cutaneous photosensitization, porphyria, hypersensitivity to porphyrins or photodermatosis lesions suspicious for skin cancer (skin cancer not ruled out by biopsy) or untreated skin cancers within the Treatment Area skin pathology or condition which could interfere with the evaluation of the test product or requires the use of interfering topical or systemic therapy Subject is immunosuppressed unsuccessful outcome from previous ALA-PDT therapy 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) has active herpes simplex infection in the Treatment Area OR a history of 2 or more outbreaks within past 12 months, in the Treatment Area use of the following topical preparations on the extremity 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. Curettage or Cryotherapy within 2 weeks of initiation of treatment Retinoids, including tazarotene, adapalene, tretinoin, within 4 weeks of initiation of treatment. Microdermabrasion, laser ablative treatments, ALA-PDT, chemical peels, 5-FU, diclofenac, ingenol mebutate, imiquimod or other topical treatments for AK within 8 weeks of initiation of treatment. use of systemic retinoid therapy within 6 months of initiation of treatment.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Stuart Marcus, MD, PhD
Organizational Affiliation
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Official's Role
Study Director
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Therapeutics Clinical Research
City
San Diego
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
92123
Country
United States
Facility Name
Altman Dermatology Associates
City
Arlington Heights
State/Province
Illinois
ZIP/Postal Code
60005
Country
United States
Facility Name
Shideler Clinical Research Center
City
Carmel
State/Province
Indiana
ZIP/Postal Code
46032
Country
United States
Facility Name
The Indiana Clinical Trials Center, PC
City
Plainfield
State/Province
Indiana
ZIP/Postal Code
46168
Country
United States
Facility Name
Minnesota Clinical Study Center
City
Fridley
State/Province
Minnesota
ZIP/Postal Code
55432
Country
United States
Facility Name
DermResearch, Inc.
City
Austin
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
78759
Country
United States
Facility Name
Virginia Clinical Research, Inc.
City
Norfolk
State/Province
Virginia
ZIP/Postal Code
23507
Country
United States

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No

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