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A Double-Blind, Randomised, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Photoprotective Effect of a Sustained Release dose of Melanotan in Fair skinned Healthy Caucasians

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Sunburn
Skin - Normal skin development and function
Registration Number
ACTRN12605000370606
Lead Sponsor
Epitan Limited
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
48
Inclusion Criteria

Healthy Caucasian men and women.

Exclusion Criteria

History of skin cancer.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To compare erythemal response 24hr post solar-stimulated irradiation in Melanotan-treated and placebo-treated individuals[At 4, 8 and 12 weeks after initiation of dosing]
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To compare the incidence of DNA damage (thymine dimers) elicited 30 minutes after controlled solar irradiation (3x MED) to a small area of buttock skin (1 x 1 cm).[At baseline and 8 weeks after initiation of dosing with Melanotan or placebo.]
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