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Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of BF-200 ALA (Ameluz®) in the Field-directed Treatment of Actinic Keratosis (AK) on the Extremities and Neck/Trunk With Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Using a RhodoLED Lamp

Primary Purpose

Actinic Keratoses

Status
Active
Phase
Phase 3
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
BF-200 ALA and red light LED lamp
Vehicle and red light LED lamp
Sponsored by
Biofrontera Bioscience GmbH
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Actinic Keratoses focused on measuring Actinic keratosis, Photodynamic therapy, 5-aminolevulinic acid, Photosensitizing Agents

Eligibility Criteria

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

Inclusion Criteria: Willingness and ability of subjects to provide informed consent and sign the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) form. A study-specific informed consent and HIPAA form must be obtained in writing prior to starting any study procedures. 4 - 15 mild to moderate clinically confirmed AK lesions according to Olsen either on the extremities or on the neck/trunk with a diameter of ≥ 4 mm that must be present in the treatment field (defined as AK target lesions). In addition, non-target AK lesions may be present in the treatment field, including up to two severe AK lesions ≥ 4 mm. For each severe AK lesion (≥ 4 mm), a biopsy must be taken for confirmation of diagnosis. The treatment field (continuous or in several patches) totaling approx. either 80 cm², 160 cm² or 240 cm2 must be within one effective illumination area of the BF-RhodoLED® XL but may require up to three illuminations with the BF-RhodoLED®. All AK target lesions and, if applicable, severe AK lesions ≥ 4 mm located in the treatment field should be clearly distinguishable, without restrictions on the distance between lesions, and should have a minimal distance of 1 cm to the border of the treatment field. All sexes, ≥ 18 years of age. Willingness to undergo a 2 mm punch biopsy for each (up to two) severe AK lesion ≥ 4 mm, if applicable, at the screening visit. Willingness and ability to comply with study procedures, particularly willingness to receive up to 2 PDTs within approximately 12 weeks. Subjects with good general health or with clinically stable medical conditions will be permitted to be included in the study. Willingness to stop the use of moisturizers and any other non-medical topical treatments within the treatment field at least 24 h prior to the next clinical visit. Acceptance to abstain from extensive sunbathing and the use of a solarium or tanning beds during the treatment phase. For female subjects with reproductive potential: Negative serum pregnancy test. For female subjects with reproductive potential: Effective contraception at screening visit and throughout the treatment phase of the study (until Visit 4 or Visit 6). Exclusion Criteria: Any known history of hypersensitivity to ALA, porphyrins, or excipients of BF-200 ALA. History of soy or peanut allergy. Sunburn or other possible confounding skin conditions (e.g., wounds, irritations, bleeding, or skin infections) inside or in close proximity (< 2 cm distance) to the treatment field. Clinically significant (cs) medical conditions making implementation of the protocol or interpretation of the study results difficult or impairing subject's safety such as: Presence of photodermatoses or porphyria Metastatic tumor or tumor with high probability of metastasis Infiltrating skin neoplasia (suspected or known) Unstable cardiovascular disease (New York Heart Association class III, IV) Unstable hematologic (including myelodysplastic syndrome), hepatic, renal, neurologic, or endocrine condition Unstable collagen-vascular condition Unstable gastrointestinal condition Immunosuppressive condition Presence of clinically significant inherited or acquired coagulation defect Clinical diagnosis of atopic dermatitis, Bowen´s disease (BD), basal cell carcinoma (BCC), eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), other malignant or benign tumors inside or in close proximity (< 2 cm distance) to the treatment field. Presence of strong artificial pigmentation (e.g., tattoos) or any other abnormality that may impact lesion assessment or light penetration in the treatment field. Any physical therapy such as cryotherapy, laser therapy, electrodessication, microdermabrasion, surgical removal of lesions, curettage, or treatment with chemical peels such as trichloroacetic acid inside or in close proximity (< 10 cm distance) to the treatment field within 4 weeks prior to screening. Any of the topical treatments defined below within the designated periods prior to screening: Topical treatment with ALA or ALA esters (e.g., methyl aminolevulinic acid (MAL)) inside the treatment field within 3 months. Topical treatment with immunomodulatory, cytostatic, or cytotoxic drugs inside or in close proximity (< 10 cm distance) to the treatment field within 3 months. Start of topical administration of a medication with hypericin or other drugs with phototoxic or photoallergic potential inside or in close proximity (< 10 cm distance) to the treatment field within 4 weeks. Subjects may, however, be eligible if such medication was applied for more than 4 weeks prior to screening without evidence of an actual phototoxic/photoallergic reaction. Any use of the systemic treatments within the designated periods prior to screening: Cytostatic or cytotoxic drugs within 6 months. Immunosuppressive therapies or ALA or ALA esters (e.g., MAL) within 12 weeks. Drugs known to have major organ toxicity within 8 weeks. Interferon or glucocorticosteroids within 6 weeks. Start of intake of medication with hypericin or drugs with phototoxic or photoallergic potential within 8 weeks prior to screening. Subjects may, however, be eligible if such medication was taken in for more than 8 weeks prior to the screening visit without evidence of an actual phototoxic/photoallergic reaction. Breast feeding women. Suspicion of drug or alcohol abuse. Subjects unlikely to comply with protocol, e.g., inability to return for visits, unlikely to complete the study, or inappropriate in the opinion of the investigator. A member of study site staff or sponsor staff directly involved in the conduct of the protocol or a close relative thereof. Receipt of any investigational drug or medical product within 8 weeks before screening or simultaneous participation in another clinical study. Reassessment of subjects is allowed once in case exclusion criterion 3 is met and eligibility can be achieved within 4 weeks. Reassessment can be done on the day of the actual treatment. Dosing day exclusion criteria: At Visit 2 (baseline, PDT-1) Subjects with sunburn or other possibly confounding skin conditions (e.g., wounds, irritations, bleeding, or skin infections) inside or in close proximity (< 2 cm distance) to the treatment field. Reassessment of subjects is allowed once if the sunburn or other confounding skin conditions is/are expected to resolve within 2 weeks. At Visit 4 (PDT-2) Subjects with sunburn or other possibly confounding skin conditions (e.g., wounds, irritations, bleeding, or skin infections) inside or in close proximity (< 2 cm distance) to the treatment field. Rescheduling of PDT-2 can be performed once at the earliest possibility after resolution, but rescheduling should not exceed 2 weeks.

Sites / Locations

  • Medical Dermatology Specialists
  • Alliance Dermatology & Mohs Center
  • Dermatology Practice
  • Dermatology Associates PA of the Palm Beaches
  • Gwinnett Clinical Research Center, Inc.
  • Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Indiana
  • Skin Search of Rochester, Inc.
  • Rochester Dermatologic Surgery
  • Clinical Research Center of the Carolinas
  • Austin Institute for Clinical Research
  • Austin Institute for Clinical Research Inc.

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Placebo Comparator

Arm Label

BF-200 ALA

Vehicle

Arm Description

Topical application of BF-200 ALA containing 7.8% 5-ALA (5-aminolevulinic acid). Red light photodynamic therapy (PDT)

Topical application of vehicle to BF-200 ALA containing no active ingredient. Red light photodynamic therapy (PDT)

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Overall subject complete response rate
Percentage of subjects with all AK target lesions clinically cleared after last PDT

Secondary Outcome Measures

Overall subject complete response rate for subjects with lesions treated on extremities
Percentage of subjects with all AK target lesions on extremities clinically cleared after last PDT
Overall subject complete response rate for subjects with lesions treated on neck/trunk
Percentage of subjects with all AK target lesions on neck/trunk clinically cleared after last PDT
Lesion complete response rate
Percentage of clinically cleared individual AK target lesions in relation to total number of AK target lesions at baseline (Visit 2) after the last PDT, overall and stratified by treatment area and AK severity at baseline (according to Olsen)
Complete response rate for severe lesions
Percentage of clinically cleared individual severe AK lesions in relation to total number of severe AK lesions at baseline (according to Olsen; Visit 2) after the last PDT, overall and stratified by treatment area
Subject complete response rate after PDT-1
Percentage of subjects with all AK target lesions clinically cleared after PDT-1, overall and stratified by AK baseline parameters
Lesion complete response rate after PDT-1
Percentage of clinically cleared individual AK target lesions in relation to total number of AK target lesions at baseline (Visit 2) after PDT-1, overall and stratified by treatment area and AK severity at baseline (according to Olsen [mild, moderate, severe])
Complete response rate for severe lesions after PDT-1
Percentage of clinically cleared individual severe AK lesions in relation to total number of severe AK lesions at baseline (according to Olsen [mild, moderate, severe]; Visit 2) after PDT-1, overall and stratified by treatment area
Esthetic appearance at the end of treatment phase assessed by the investigator
The esthetic appearance after the last PDT as assessed by the investigator as assessed by the subject according to a 4-point scale ranging from 0 (=very good) to 3 (=unsatisfactory); overall and stratified by treatment area
Esthetic outcome at the end of treatment phase assessed by the subject
The esthetic outcome after the last PDT as assessed by the subject according to a 4-point scale ranging from 0 (=very good) to 3 (=unsatisfactory); overall and stratified by treatment area
Satisfaction with PDT at the end of treatment phase
Satisfaction with PDT treatment after the last PDT as assessed by the subject via questionnaire, 1. if they would chose PDT treatment in the future in case of recurrence or similar disease (yes/no) and 2. how they would rate the PDT treatment in comparison to other treatment modalities, if applicable (better than/ similar/ worse). The treatment modalities should be documented, if applicable); overall and stratified by treatment area
Frequency and extent of adverse events (AEs), AEs of Special Interest (AESIs), serious AEs (SAEs) and treatment-emergent AEs (TEAEs) during treatment phase
Frequency and extent of AEs, AESIs, SAEs, and TEAEs, overall and stratified by demographics, skin type class (I-III and IV-VI), size of the treatment field, and treatment area. TEAEs (including application site skin reactions and discomfort) are defined as all AEs with onset or worsening after treatment with IMP.
New lesions inside the treatment field during treatment phase
New lesions: AK, non-melanoma skin cancer [NMSC, including Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC), Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) or Bowen's Disease (BD)] or melanoma
Assessment of application site reactions
Application site reactions (bleeding, burning, discharge, edema, erosion, erythema, exfoliation, hyperalgesia, induration, irritation, paraesthesia, pruritus, pustules, scabbing, or vesicles) will be assessed on a 4-point scale: grade 0 = none, grade 1 = mild, grade 2 = moderate, grade 3 = severe.
Application site pain during illumination
Reported by the subjects assessed on an 11-point numeric rating scale ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain); overall and stratified by size of the treatment field and treatment area
Number of patients with significant changes of vital signs
Number of patients with changes in blood pressure (systolic and diastolic) [mmHg] and changes in pulse rate [beats/min]. Findings which differ from reference range and are considered to be clinically significant are to be reported.
Number of patients with significant changes in safety laboratory
Changes in clinical chemistry, in hematology and urinalysis parameters as defined in the protocol. Findings which differ from reference range and are considered to be clinically significant are to be reported.
Number of patients with abnormal findings in physical examination
Physical examination of head, neck, skin, lymph nodes, thorax including heart and lungs, abdomen, and musculoskeletal, peripheral vascular and nervous system status will be performed. Abnormal findings, considered to be clinically significant, are to be reported.

Full Information

First Posted
November 29, 2022
Last Updated
September 28, 2023
Sponsor
Biofrontera Bioscience GmbH
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05662202
Brief Title
Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of BF-200 ALA (Ameluz®) in the Field-directed Treatment of Actinic Keratosis (AK) on the Extremities and Neck/Trunk With Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Using a RhodoLED Lamp
Official Title
A Randomized, Double-blind, Vehicle-controlled, Multicenter Phase III Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of BF-200 ALA (Ameluz®) in the Field-directed Treatment of Actinic Keratosis on the Extremities and Neck/Trunk With Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Using the BF-RhodoLED® XL or BF-RhodoLED® Lamp
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
September 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Active, not recruiting
Study Start Date
December 12, 2022 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
July 2024 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
April 2025 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Biofrontera Bioscience GmbH

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
Yes
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
Yes
Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to test the safety. tolerability and efficacy of field-directed photodynamic therapy (PDT) with 10% aminolevulinic acid gel (Ameluz®, BF-200 ALA) in combination with one of the narrow spectrum red light RhodoLED lamps in comparison to vehicle treatment for actinic keratosis (AK) on the extremities and neck/trunk.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Actinic Keratoses
Keywords
Actinic keratosis, Photodynamic therapy, 5-aminolevulinic acid, Photosensitizing Agents

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 3
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantCare ProviderInvestigatorOutcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
165 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
BF-200 ALA
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Topical application of BF-200 ALA containing 7.8% 5-ALA (5-aminolevulinic acid). Red light photodynamic therapy (PDT)
Arm Title
Vehicle
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
Topical application of vehicle to BF-200 ALA containing no active ingredient. Red light photodynamic therapy (PDT)
Intervention Type
Combination Product
Intervention Name(s)
BF-200 ALA and red light LED lamp
Intervention Description
Up to two PDTs using a RhodoLED lamp (RhodoLED® XL or BF-RhodoLED®) (ALA-PDT, Ameluz®-PDT): Topical application of up to 3 tubes BF-200 ALA on the expanded treatment field (up to 240 cm²), followed by red light illumination with a RhodoLED lamp after 3 h incubation of study medication under occlusive dressing. PDT-1 will be performed at Visit 2. Clinical clearance will be assessed 12 weeks after PDT-1 (Visit 4). In case of remaining lesions at Visit 4, PDT-2 will be performed at the same visit.
Intervention Type
Combination Product
Intervention Name(s)
Vehicle and red light LED lamp
Intervention Description
Up to two PDTs using a RhodoLED lamp (RhodoLED® XL or BF-RhodoLED®) (Vehicle-PDT): Topical application of up to 3 tubes vehicle on the expanded treatment field (up to 240 cm²), followed by red light illumination with a RhodoLED lamp after 3 h incubation of study medication under occlusive dressing. PDT-1 will be performed at Visit 2. Clinical clearance will be assessed 12 weeks after PDT-1 (Visit 4). In case of remaining lesions at Visit 4, PDT-2 will be performed at the same visit.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Overall subject complete response rate
Description
Percentage of subjects with all AK target lesions clinically cleared after last PDT
Time Frame
12 weeks after the last PDT (Visit 4 or Visit 6)
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Overall subject complete response rate for subjects with lesions treated on extremities
Description
Percentage of subjects with all AK target lesions on extremities clinically cleared after last PDT
Time Frame
12 weeks after the last PDT (Visit 4 or Visit 6)
Title
Overall subject complete response rate for subjects with lesions treated on neck/trunk
Description
Percentage of subjects with all AK target lesions on neck/trunk clinically cleared after last PDT
Time Frame
12 weeks after the last PDT (Visit 4 or Visit 6)
Title
Lesion complete response rate
Description
Percentage of clinically cleared individual AK target lesions in relation to total number of AK target lesions at baseline (Visit 2) after the last PDT, overall and stratified by treatment area and AK severity at baseline (according to Olsen)
Time Frame
12 weeks after the last PDT (Visit 4 or Visit 6)
Title
Complete response rate for severe lesions
Description
Percentage of clinically cleared individual severe AK lesions in relation to total number of severe AK lesions at baseline (according to Olsen; Visit 2) after the last PDT, overall and stratified by treatment area
Time Frame
12 weeks after the last PDT (Visit 4 or Visit 6)
Title
Subject complete response rate after PDT-1
Description
Percentage of subjects with all AK target lesions clinically cleared after PDT-1, overall and stratified by AK baseline parameters
Time Frame
12 weeks after PDT-1 (Visit 4)
Title
Lesion complete response rate after PDT-1
Description
Percentage of clinically cleared individual AK target lesions in relation to total number of AK target lesions at baseline (Visit 2) after PDT-1, overall and stratified by treatment area and AK severity at baseline (according to Olsen [mild, moderate, severe])
Time Frame
12 weeks after PDT-1 (Visit 4)
Title
Complete response rate for severe lesions after PDT-1
Description
Percentage of clinically cleared individual severe AK lesions in relation to total number of severe AK lesions at baseline (according to Olsen [mild, moderate, severe]; Visit 2) after PDT-1, overall and stratified by treatment area
Time Frame
12 weeks after PDT-1 (Visit 4)
Title
Esthetic appearance at the end of treatment phase assessed by the investigator
Description
The esthetic appearance after the last PDT as assessed by the investigator as assessed by the subject according to a 4-point scale ranging from 0 (=very good) to 3 (=unsatisfactory); overall and stratified by treatment area
Time Frame
On final visit of the treatment phase, 12 weeks after the last PDT (Visit 4 or Visit 6)
Title
Esthetic outcome at the end of treatment phase assessed by the subject
Description
The esthetic outcome after the last PDT as assessed by the subject according to a 4-point scale ranging from 0 (=very good) to 3 (=unsatisfactory); overall and stratified by treatment area
Time Frame
On final visit of the treatment phase, 12 weeks after the last PDT (Visit 4 or Visit 6)
Title
Satisfaction with PDT at the end of treatment phase
Description
Satisfaction with PDT treatment after the last PDT as assessed by the subject via questionnaire, 1. if they would chose PDT treatment in the future in case of recurrence or similar disease (yes/no) and 2. how they would rate the PDT treatment in comparison to other treatment modalities, if applicable (better than/ similar/ worse). The treatment modalities should be documented, if applicable); overall and stratified by treatment area
Time Frame
On final visit of the treatment phase, 12 weeks after the last PDT (Visit 4 or Visit 6)
Title
Frequency and extent of adverse events (AEs), AEs of Special Interest (AESIs), serious AEs (SAEs) and treatment-emergent AEs (TEAEs) during treatment phase
Description
Frequency and extent of AEs, AESIs, SAEs, and TEAEs, overall and stratified by demographics, skin type class (I-III and IV-VI), size of the treatment field, and treatment area. TEAEs (including application site skin reactions and discomfort) are defined as all AEs with onset or worsening after treatment with IMP.
Time Frame
Entire study duration, approx. 16 weeks for subjects requiring 1 PDT (until Visit 4) and approx. 28 weeks for subjects with 2 PDTs (until Visit 6)
Title
New lesions inside the treatment field during treatment phase
Description
New lesions: AK, non-melanoma skin cancer [NMSC, including Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC), Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) or Bowen's Disease (BD)] or melanoma
Time Frame
All clinical visits throughout entire study duration, approx. 16 weeks for subjects requiring 1 PDT (until Visit 4) and approx. 28 weeks for subjects with 2 PDTs (until Visit 6)
Title
Assessment of application site reactions
Description
Application site reactions (bleeding, burning, discharge, edema, erosion, erythema, exfoliation, hyperalgesia, induration, irritation, paraesthesia, pruritus, pustules, scabbing, or vesicles) will be assessed on a 4-point scale: grade 0 = none, grade 1 = mild, grade 2 = moderate, grade 3 = severe.
Time Frame
All visits (except screening, Visit 1) throughout entire study duration, approx. 16 weeks for subjects requiring 1 PDT (until Visit 4) and approx. 28 weeks for subjects with 2 PDTs (until Visit 6)
Title
Application site pain during illumination
Description
Reported by the subjects assessed on an 11-point numeric rating scale ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain); overall and stratified by size of the treatment field and treatment area
Time Frame
During treatment (illumination) on treatment day for PDT-1 (Visit 2, up to 4 weeks after screening) and during treatment (illumination) on treatment day for PDT-2 (Visit 4; if applicable; 12 weeks after PDT-1)
Title
Number of patients with significant changes of vital signs
Description
Number of patients with changes in blood pressure (systolic and diastolic) [mmHg] and changes in pulse rate [beats/min]. Findings which differ from reference range and are considered to be clinically significant are to be reported.
Time Frame
All clinical visits throughout entire study duration, approx. 16 weeks for subjects requiring 1 PDT (until Visit 4) and approx. 28 weeks for subjects with 2 PDTs (until Visit 6)
Title
Number of patients with significant changes in safety laboratory
Description
Changes in clinical chemistry, in hematology and urinalysis parameters as defined in the protocol. Findings which differ from reference range and are considered to be clinically significant are to be reported.
Time Frame
All clinical visits throughout entire study duration, approx. 16 weeks for subjects requiring 1 PDT (until Visit 4) and approx. 28 weeks for subjects with 2 PDTs (until Visit 6)
Title
Number of patients with abnormal findings in physical examination
Description
Physical examination of head, neck, skin, lymph nodes, thorax including heart and lungs, abdomen, and musculoskeletal, peripheral vascular and nervous system status will be performed. Abnormal findings, considered to be clinically significant, are to be reported.
Time Frame
At screening (up to 4 weeks before treatment) and 12 weeks after the last PDT (Visit 4 or Visit 6)
Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures:
Title
Subject recurrence rate
Description
The percentage of subjects with all AK target lesions clinically cleared 12 weeks after the last PDT presenting with at least one recurrent lesion during follow-up, stratified by demographics, study sites, AK baseline parameters
Time Frame
On follow-up Visit 1 (6 months after last PDT) and follow-up Visit 2 (12 months after last PDT)
Title
Lesion recurrence rate
Description
The percentage of AK target lesions showing recurrence in follow-up in relation to total number of clinically cleared AK target lesions 12 weeks after last PDT; overall and stratified by treatment area and AK severity at baseline (according to Olsen [mild, moderate, severe])
Time Frame
On follow-up Visit 1 (6 months after last PDT) and follow-up Visit 2 (12 months after last PDT)
Title
Recurrence rate of severe lesions
Description
The percentage of severe AK lesions (according to Olsen [mild, moderate, severe]) showing recurrence in follow-up in relation to total number of clinically cleared severe AK lesions 12 weeks after last PDT; overall and stratified by treatment area
Time Frame
On follow-up Visit 1 (6 months after last PDT) and follow-up Visit 2 (12 months after last PDT)
Title
Esthetic appearance at follow-up visits assessed by the investigator
Description
The esthetic outcome at follow-up visits as assessed by the subject according to a 4-point scale ranging from 0 (=very good) to 3 (=unsatisfactory); overall and stratified by treatment area
Time Frame
On follow-up Visit 1 (6 months after last PDT) and follow-up Visit 2 (12 months after last PDT)
Title
Esthetic outcome at follow-up visits assessed by the subject
Description
The esthetic outcome at follow-up visits as assessed by the subject according to a 4-point scale ranging from 0 (=very good) to 3 (=unsatisfactory); overall and stratified by treatment area
Time Frame
On follow-up Visit 1 (6 months after last PDT) and follow-up Visit 2 (12 months after last PDT)
Title
Satisfaction with PDT at follow-up visits
Description
Satisfaction with PDT treatment after the last PDT as assessed by the subject via questionnaire, 1. if they would chose PDT treatment in the future in case of recurrence or similar disease (yes/no) and 2. how they would rate the PDT treatment in comparison to other treatment modalities, if applicable (better than/ similar/ worse). The treatment modalities should be documented, if applicable); overall and stratified by treatment area
Time Frame
On follow-up Visit 1 (6 months after last PDT) and follow-up Visit 2 (12 months after last PDT)
Title
Any SAE and relevant AE
Description
Relevant AEs include AEs or conditions affecting skin health in the treatment field which may impair proper assessment of the recurrence rate of the treated AK lesions, or other clinically relevant events at the investigator's discretion as well as any SAE that has occurred since the final visit of the treatment phase (Visit 4 or Visit 6); overall and stratified by demographics and treatment area
Time Frame
Entire follow-up duration, approx. 40 weeks
Title
New lesions inside the treatment field during follow-up
Description
New lesions: AK, non-melanoma skin cancer [NMSC, including BCC, SCC or BD] or melanoma
Time Frame
On follow-up Visit 1 (6 months after last PDT) and follow-up Visit 2 (12 months after last PDT)

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Willingness and ability of subjects to provide informed consent and sign the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) form. A study-specific informed consent and HIPAA form must be obtained in writing prior to starting any study procedures. 4 - 15 mild to moderate clinically confirmed AK lesions according to Olsen either on the extremities or on the neck/trunk with a diameter of ≥ 4 mm that must be present in the treatment field (defined as AK target lesions). In addition, non-target AK lesions may be present in the treatment field, including up to two severe AK lesions ≥ 4 mm. For each severe AK lesion (≥ 4 mm), a biopsy must be taken for confirmation of diagnosis. The treatment field (continuous or in several patches) totaling approx. either 80 cm², 160 cm² or 240 cm2 must be within one effective illumination area of the BF-RhodoLED® XL but may require up to three illuminations with the BF-RhodoLED®. All AK target lesions and, if applicable, severe AK lesions ≥ 4 mm located in the treatment field should be clearly distinguishable, without restrictions on the distance between lesions, and should have a minimal distance of 1 cm to the border of the treatment field. All sexes, ≥ 18 years of age. Willingness to undergo a 2 mm punch biopsy for each (up to two) severe AK lesion ≥ 4 mm, if applicable, at the screening visit. Willingness and ability to comply with study procedures, particularly willingness to receive up to 2 PDTs within approximately 12 weeks. Subjects with good general health or with clinically stable medical conditions will be permitted to be included in the study. Willingness to stop the use of moisturizers and any other non-medical topical treatments within the treatment field at least 24 h prior to the next clinical visit. Acceptance to abstain from extensive sunbathing and the use of a solarium or tanning beds during the treatment phase. For female subjects with reproductive potential: Negative serum pregnancy test. For female subjects with reproductive potential: Effective contraception at screening visit and throughout the treatment phase of the study (until Visit 4 or Visit 6). Exclusion Criteria: Any known history of hypersensitivity to ALA, porphyrins, or excipients of BF-200 ALA. History of soy or peanut allergy. Sunburn or other possible confounding skin conditions (e.g., wounds, irritations, bleeding, or skin infections) inside or in close proximity (< 2 cm distance) to the treatment field. Clinically significant (cs) medical conditions making implementation of the protocol or interpretation of the study results difficult or impairing subject's safety such as: Presence of photodermatoses or porphyria Metastatic tumor or tumor with high probability of metastasis Infiltrating skin neoplasia (suspected or known) Unstable cardiovascular disease (New York Heart Association class III, IV) Unstable hematologic (including myelodysplastic syndrome), hepatic, renal, neurologic, or endocrine condition Unstable collagen-vascular condition Unstable gastrointestinal condition Immunosuppressive condition Presence of clinically significant inherited or acquired coagulation defect Clinical diagnosis of atopic dermatitis, Bowen´s disease (BD), basal cell carcinoma (BCC), eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), other malignant or benign tumors inside or in close proximity (< 2 cm distance) to the treatment field. Presence of strong artificial pigmentation (e.g., tattoos) or any other abnormality that may impact lesion assessment or light penetration in the treatment field. Any physical therapy such as cryotherapy, laser therapy, electrodessication, microdermabrasion, surgical removal of lesions, curettage, or treatment with chemical peels such as trichloroacetic acid inside or in close proximity (< 10 cm distance) to the treatment field within 4 weeks prior to screening. Any of the topical treatments defined below within the designated periods prior to screening: Topical treatment with ALA or ALA esters (e.g., methyl aminolevulinic acid (MAL)) inside the treatment field within 3 months. Topical treatment with immunomodulatory, cytostatic, or cytotoxic drugs inside or in close proximity (< 10 cm distance) to the treatment field within 3 months. Start of topical administration of a medication with hypericin or other drugs with phototoxic or photoallergic potential inside or in close proximity (< 10 cm distance) to the treatment field within 4 weeks. Subjects may, however, be eligible if such medication was applied for more than 4 weeks prior to screening without evidence of an actual phototoxic/photoallergic reaction. Any use of the systemic treatments within the designated periods prior to screening: Cytostatic or cytotoxic drugs within 6 months. Immunosuppressive therapies or ALA or ALA esters (e.g., MAL) within 12 weeks. Drugs known to have major organ toxicity within 8 weeks. Interferon or glucocorticosteroids within 6 weeks. Start of intake of medication with hypericin or drugs with phototoxic or photoallergic potential within 8 weeks prior to screening. Subjects may, however, be eligible if such medication was taken in for more than 8 weeks prior to the screening visit without evidence of an actual phototoxic/photoallergic reaction. Breast feeding women. Suspicion of drug or alcohol abuse. Subjects unlikely to comply with protocol, e.g., inability to return for visits, unlikely to complete the study, or inappropriate in the opinion of the investigator. A member of study site staff or sponsor staff directly involved in the conduct of the protocol or a close relative thereof. Receipt of any investigational drug or medical product within 8 weeks before screening or simultaneous participation in another clinical study. Reassessment of subjects is allowed once in case exclusion criterion 3 is met and eligibility can be achieved within 4 weeks. Reassessment can be done on the day of the actual treatment. Dosing day exclusion criteria: At Visit 2 (baseline, PDT-1) Subjects with sunburn or other possibly confounding skin conditions (e.g., wounds, irritations, bleeding, or skin infections) inside or in close proximity (< 2 cm distance) to the treatment field. Reassessment of subjects is allowed once if the sunburn or other confounding skin conditions is/are expected to resolve within 2 weeks. At Visit 4 (PDT-2) Subjects with sunburn or other possibly confounding skin conditions (e.g., wounds, irritations, bleeding, or skin infections) inside or in close proximity (< 2 cm distance) to the treatment field. Rescheduling of PDT-2 can be performed once at the earliest possibility after resolution, but rescheduling should not exceed 2 weeks.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Nathalie Zeitouni, MD
Organizational Affiliation
Medical Dermatology Specialists; Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Medical Dermatology Specialists
City
Phoenix
State/Province
Arizona
ZIP/Postal Code
85006
Country
United States
Facility Name
Alliance Dermatology & Mohs Center
City
Phoenix
State/Province
Arizona
ZIP/Postal Code
85032
Country
United States
Facility Name
Dermatology Practice
City
Greenwood Village
State/Province
Colorado
ZIP/Postal Code
80111
Country
United States
Facility Name
Dermatology Associates PA of the Palm Beaches
City
Delray Beach
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
33445
Country
United States
Facility Name
Gwinnett Clinical Research Center, Inc.
City
Snellville
State/Province
Georgia
ZIP/Postal Code
30078
Country
United States
Facility Name
Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Indiana
City
Indianapolis
State/Province
Indiana
ZIP/Postal Code
46260
Country
United States
Facility Name
Skin Search of Rochester, Inc.
City
Rochester
State/Province
New York
ZIP/Postal Code
14623
Country
United States
Facility Name
Rochester Dermatologic Surgery
City
Victor
State/Province
New York
ZIP/Postal Code
14564
Country
United States
Facility Name
Clinical Research Center of the Carolinas
City
Charleston
State/Province
South Carolina
ZIP/Postal Code
29407
Country
United States
Facility Name
Austin Institute for Clinical Research
City
Houston
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
77056
Country
United States
Facility Name
Austin Institute for Clinical Research Inc.
City
Pflugerville
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
78660
Country
United States

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Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of BF-200 ALA (Ameluz®) in the Field-directed Treatment of Actinic Keratosis (AK) on the Extremities and Neck/Trunk With Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Using a RhodoLED Lamp

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