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Topical Ionic Contra-Viral Therapy in Actinic Keratosis

Phase 2
Conditions
Actinic Keratosis
Interventions
Drug: Digoxin Topical Gel
Drug: ICVT Topical Gel
Drug: Furosemide Topical Gel
Drug: Vehicle Topical Gel
Registration Number
NCT03684772
Lead Sponsor
Maruho Co., Ltd.
Brief Summary

To explore the pharmacodynamics and evaluate safety, tolerability and clinical efficacy of ICVT comprised of digoxin and furosemide (dual agent), digoxin (single agent), furosemide (single agent) in patients with AK.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
32
Inclusion Criteria
  • Male or Female subjects 18 years or older with verified condition of general good health (with exception of AK)
  • Confirmed clinical AK diagnosis by dermatologist
  • Subjects must have at least 2 facial fields of at least 25 cm² (but preferably >35 cm²) present at screening and baseline visit where more than 2 AK lesions are visible in each field (preferably the forehead, temple or cheek)
  • Subjects must be able to participate and willing to give written informed consent and to comply with the study restrictions
  • Subjects must be able to communicate well with the investigator in Dutch
  • Subjects willing to refrain from using other topical products in the treatment area, or prohibited medication for the duration of the study
  • Subjects must be willing to limit sun exposure of the involved skin to the extent vocationally possible
  • Subjects and their partners of childbearing potential must use effective contraception, for the duration of the study and for 3 months after the last dose.
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Have used or received any treatment for AK in the treatment area within 28 days prior to enrollment (including topical medications, immunosuppressive or immunomodulating agents, phototherapy, oral retinoids, or other therapies for AKs)
  • Have any current pathologically relevant skin conditions in the field area other than AK (e.g. squamous cell carcinoma or basal cell carcinoma).
  • Have a known hypersensitivity to any of the investigational product ingredients, including digoxin and furosemide.
  • Current use of systemic digoxin or furosemide.
  • Participation in an investigational drug or device study within 3 months prior to screening or more than 4 times a year
  • Loss or donation of blood over 500 mL within three months (males) or four months (females) prior to screening or intention to donate blood or blood products during the study.
  • If a woman of childbearing potential, pregnant, or breast-feeding, or planning to become pregnant during the study.
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
DigoxinDigoxin Topical GelDigoxin (0.125%)
ICVTICVT Topical GelDigoxin and Furosemide (0.125%)
FurosemideFurosemide Topical GelFurosemide (0.125%)
PlaceboVehicle Topical GelVehicle Gel
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Field morphologyDay 126

Change in lesion count per field

Investigator global score (IGS) of each fieldDay 126

This is a 7 point scale from -2 (significantly worse) to +4 (completely cured), higher values represent a better outcome

Complete clinical clearance (CCC) per fieldDay 42
Change in AK-FAS (AK field assessment scale)Day 42

AK Grade 0-IV, the higher the number the more % area covered by AK

Evolution of one assigned target lesion in the field, assessed by dermoscopyDay 126

assessing erythema, scaling, pigmentation, and follicular plug

Standardized photography with Canfield VISIA or 2D photography and with Antera 3D cameraDay 126
Biopsy biomarkerDay 126

Analysis will be prerformed for the following biomarker: beta HPV types 5,8,15,20,24,38

Skin swab markersDay 126

Swab analysis will be performed for beta HPV types 5,8,15,20,24,38.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Adverse events collected throughout the studyDay 126
12-Lead ECGs performed at Screening and End of StudyDay 126

The following component will be assessed: QTcF

Vital Signs performed at Screening and End of StudyDay 42

The following will be assessed: Temperature ( ̊ C)

Patient diary on treatment application compliance, local tolerance and selfies photoDay 42

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Centre for Human Drug Research

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Leiden, Netherlands

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