Phase 3b Study of Metvix NDL-PDT Versus Metvix c-PDT in Subjects With Actinic Keratoses (NCT01821391) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
Phase 3b Study of Metvix NDL-PDT Versus Metvix c-PDT in Subjects With Actinic Keratoses
France, Germany, Netherlands131 participantsStarted 2013-07
Plain-language summary
This study was to be conducted as a multi-centre, randomized, investigator-blinded, active and vehicle-controlled, intra-individual (split-face/scalp) non-inferiority (regarding efficacy) and superiority (regarding pain) study.
The primary purpose of this study is to demonstrate the non-inferiority of NDL-PDT compared to c-PDT in terms of lesion complete response rate.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Clinical diagnosis of mild (Grade 1) and/or moderate (Grade 2) AKs on the face or the scalp on treated areas
* Subject with two symmetrical treated areas half scalps or two half faces excluding ears, chin, bridge of the nose, eyelids and lips inside the vermillion border): no more than a twofold difference in terms of total number of lesions between the two TAs
Exclusion Criteria:
* Subject with clinical diagnosis of at least one severe (Grade 3) AK on treated areas
* Subject with pigmented AK on the treated areas
* Immuno-compromised Subject for idiopathic, disease specific or therapeutic reasons
* Subject with porphyria,
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Percentage (%) Change From Baseline in Total Lesion Complete Response at Week 12 in Group 1