Short Contact Protocols to Reduce Pain During 10% ALA Gel Red-light Photodynamic Therapy of Actin… (NCT06027619) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
Short Contact Protocols to Reduce Pain During 10% ALA Gel Red-light Photodynamic Therapy of Actinic Keratoses
United States30 participantsStarted 2023-10-02
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to see if shorter Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) treatment times will still be effective at treating actinic keratoses (AK) while reducing or eliminating the pain that patients sometimes experience during conventional PDT treatment. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Will the application of the nanoemulsion (10% ALA gel), in the absence of occlusion, still achieve significant inflammation and lesion clearance?
* Will shortened incubation times of Ameluz still achieve significant inflammation and lesion clearance?
* Will the new test regimens achieve reduced pain during illumination?
* Will the new test regimens be safe?
Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three treatment regimens, which will determine the length of time that the topical medication will incubate on the face before red light exposure in PDT treatments. The incubation period will be either 10 minutes, 20 minutes, or 60 minutes.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Minimum of 10 actinic keratoses lesions on the face.
* Female subjects must not become pregnant during the study
* Subjects must be able to understand and willing to sign a written informed consent document.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant or nursing.
* Using any topical treatment on their AKs; must stop at least one month prior.
* Currently undergoing treatment for other cancers with medical or radiation therapy.
* Patients with a known hypersensitivity to 5-aminolevulinic acid or any component of the study material.
* Patients with history of a photosensitivity disease, such as porphyria cutanea tarda.
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
1
Treatment Efficacy Based on Participant AK Lesion Clearance
Timeframe: Lesion clearance at Visit 3 (month 2) and at Visit 4 (month 6)
2
Differences in Pain Level Reported Throughout Exposure to Red Light
Timeframe: Pain measured during illumination with red light (during a 10 min period) at Visit 1 (Day 3) and at Visit 3 (Month 2)