Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) With Levulan and Blue Light for the Treatment of Actinic Cheilitis (NCT02409732) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 4
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) With Levulan and Blue Light for the Treatment of Actinic Cheilitis
United States24 participantsStarted 2015-04
Plain-language summary
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of PDT with blue light and topical Levulan in the treatment of actinic cheilitis.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Must be able to understand and voluntarily sign an informed consent form
* Must be male or female ≥ 18 years of age at the time of consent
* Must be able to adhere to the study visit schedule and other protocol requirements
* Must have a diagnosis of actinic cheilitis by histopathological evaluation of biopsy specimen or clinical presentation
Exclusion Criteria:
* Inability to provide voluntarily consent or mentally incompetent
* Active herpes labialis lesions
* Subjects with any condition which places the subject at unacceptable risk if he/she were to participate in the study, or confounds the ability to interpret data from the study
* Subjects with any other skin condition that might affect the evaluation of the study disease
* Pregnant or breastfeeding female subjects
* Subjects who have used any investigational medication within one month prior to study entry
* Subjects who have been previously exposed to PDT and/or topical Levulan therapy for the treatment of actinic cheilitis
* Subjects who have used local therapy (e.g. cryotherapy) or topical treatment (e.g. 5% fluorouracil) within three months of study entry
* Subjects who have used an oral photosensitizing drug (e.g. Declomycin) within six months of study entry
* Subjects who are currently using photosensitizing agents (e.g. thiazides, tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones, phenothiazines, and sulfonamides) because of the risk of augmented photosensitivity
* Subjects who are frequently exposed to u…
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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Number of Participants With a Change in Clearance From Baseline
Timeframe: Visit 2 (Baseline) to Visit 5 or 6 (Week 24 or 36)