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Study Comparing GDC 695 and Diclofenac Sodium Gel, 3% in Subjects With Actinic Keratoses

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Actinic Keratosis
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT02952898
Lead Sponsor
Balmoral Medical company
Brief Summary

This research study is being done to compare the safety and effectiveness of GDC 695 (test drug) against the currently marketed reference drug (diclofenac sodium gel, 3%) and to establish that these two drugs work better than placebo in the treatment of actinic keratosis.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
665
Inclusion Criteria
  • Has provided written informed consent.
  • Immunocompetent male and/or non-pregnant female, 18 years of age or older.
  • Willing and able to apply the test article(s) as directed, comply with study instructions, and commit to all follow-up visits for the duration of the study.
  • Clinical diagnosis of actinic keratosis.
  • In good general health and free of any disease state or physical condition.
  • Women, must be post-menopausal, surgically sterile, or use an effective method of birth control with a negative urine pregnancy test (UPT) at the Baseline Visit (Day 1).
Exclusion Criteria
  • Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or are planning to become pregnant or breastfeed during the study.
  • Is currently enrolled in another investigational drug or device study or has used an investigational drug or investigational device within 30 days prior to the Baseline Visit (Day 1).
  • Has the need or plans to be exposed to artificial tanning devices or excessive sunlight during the study.
  • Is immunosuppressed (e.g., human immunodeficiency virus [ HIV], systemic malignancy, graft host disease, etc.) or is taking medications that suppress the immune system.
  • Has experienced an unsuccessful outcome from previous topical diclofenac sodium therapy.
  • Has a history of sensitivity to any of the ingredients in the test articles or other excipients in the test or reference drug.
  • Has signs or symptoms consistent with the aspirin (ASA) triad.
  • Has used topical medications: corticosteroids, alpha hydroxy acids (e.g., glycolic acid, lactic acid, etc. >5%), beta hydroxy acid (salicylic acid >2%), urea >2%, 5-fluorouracil, diclofenac, imiquimod, ingenol mebutate, aminolevulinic acid (ALA) or prescription retinoids (e.g., tazarotene, adapalene, tretinoin), over-the-counter (OTC) products labeled as scrubs of any kind which are used to smooth the skin (as they contain some form of exfoliant such as nut shells, coffee grounds, polymer particles, etc.) within the selected treatment area (face or bald scalp) within one month prior to the Baseline Visit.
  • Has had cryodestruction or chemodestruction, curettage, photodynamic therapy (PDT), surgical excision, or other treatments for AK within the selected treatment area (face or bald scalp) within one month prior to the Baseline Visit.
  • Has used oral corticosteroid therapy, interferon, cytotoxic drugs, immunomodulators, immunosuppressive therapies, or retinoids within one month prior to the Baseline Visit.
  • Has used oral isotretinoin within six months prior to the Baseline Visit.
  • Has used chemical peels, including but not limited to alphahydroxy acid, betahydroxy acid, bichloroacetic acid, trichloroacetic acid, and phenol within the selected treatment area (face or bald scalp) within six months prior to the Baseline Visit.
  • Has had dermatologic procedures or surgeries such as: laser resurfacing, PUVA (Psoralen + ultraviolet A) therapy, ultraviolet B (UVB) therapy, ALA-PDT, or dermabrasion within the selected treatment area (face or bald scalp) within six months prior to the Baseline Visit.
  • Has lesions suspicious for skin cancer (skin cancer not ruled out by biopsy) or untreated skin cancers within the selected treatment area (face or bald scalp).
  • Has active gastrointestinal ulceration or bleeding or has a history of gastrointestinal bleeds due to use of aspirin or other NSAIDs.
  • Has severe renal or hepatic impairment.
  • Has any condition which, in the investigator's opinion, could interfere with the evaluation of the test drugs or that could make it unsafe or preclude the subject's ability to fully participate in this research study.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Reference DrugDiclofenac Sodium Gel, 3%Diclofenac sodium gel, 3% applied topically as directed.
PlaceboVehicle gelVehicle gel applied topically as directed.
Test DrugGDC 695GDC 695 gel applied topically as directed.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of Subjects With Complete Clearance of AK LesionsDay 90 (30 days after completion of 60 days of treatment)

Complete Clearance was defined as 100% clearance of all Actinic Keratosis (AK) lesions (having a count of zero AKs) in the treatment area (face or bald scalp) at the Day 90 visit (30 Days Post Treatment).

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (16)

Site 24

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San Ramon, California, United States

Site 01

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North Miami Beach, Florida, United States

Site 27

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Ocala, Florida, United States

Site 12

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Tampa, Florida, United States

Site 02

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Plainfield, Indiana, United States

Site 21

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Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Site 03

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Warwick, Rhode Island, United States

Site 28

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Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Site 10

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Spokane, Washington, United States

Site 14

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San Diego, California, United States

Site 22

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Clearwater, Florida, United States

Site 05

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Carmel, Indiana, United States

Site 25

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Saint Joseph, Missouri, United States

Site 26

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Anderson, South Carolina, United States

Site 07

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Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States

Site 04

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Greenville, South Carolina, United States

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