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Study of Reformulated Levulan Kerastick Plus PDT for Actinic Keratosis on Face and Scalp

Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Actinic Keratosis
Interventions
Drug: Reformulated Levulan Kerastick containing aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride (ALA HCl), 20%
Other: Vehicle containing excipients only (VEH) without active ingredient
Device: Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy Illuminator device, BLU-U® model 4170E
Registration Number
NCT07144345
Lead Sponsor
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
Brief Summary

This Phase 3, randomized, multi-center, evaluator-blind, vehicle-controlled study evaluates the efficacy and safety of reformulated Levulan Kerastick (aminolevulinic acid HCl 20%) combined with photodynamic therapy (PDT) for field-directed treatment of actinic keratosis (AK) on the face or bald scalp. Approximately 160 adult patients with 4-8 mild to moderate AK lesions will be randomized into four treatment arms based on two variables: type of treatment (active drug or vehicle) and incubation time. During the study, up to 2 PDT sessions may be administered depending on the clearance of lesions. The primary endpoint is complete clearance rate (CCR) at Week 12. Secondary endpoints include AK clearance rate (AKCR), partial clearance, change in total lesion count and area, recurrence rate, cosmetic response, and patient satisfaction. Safety assessments include adverse events, local skin reactions, vital signs, and lab tests.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
160
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Patient is a male or non-pregnant female aged 18-85 years.
  2. Patient must have 4-8 mild to moderate actinic keratosis (AK) lesions (Olsen grade 1 or 2) in a single treatment area (either face or bald scalp, not both), each ≤1 cm in diameter and spaced at least 1 cm apart. [The treatment area should be approximately 25 cm², excluding sensitive facial regions (eyes, lips, nostrils, ears, mouth)]
  3. Patients must be in good general health, avoid sunbathing or tanning devices, and maintain a consistent skincare routine throughout the study.
  4. Patient is willing to stop using all topical products within the Treatment Area within 8 hours of a scheduled clinic visit with an efficacy evaluation.
  5. Women of childbearing potential must use highly effective contraception; men with such partners must use barrier methods unless surgically sterile.
Exclusion Criteria
  1. Presence of Olsen grade 3 AK, untreated or suspicious skin cancers, or significant skin abnormalities (e.g., psoriasis, eczema) in the treatment area.
  2. Active herpes simplex infection or history of ≥2 outbreaks in the treatment area within the past year.
  3. History of cutaneous photosensitization, porphyria, photodermatosis, or hypersensitivity to porphyrins.
  4. Positive human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) test result, hepatitis B surface (HBS) antigen, or hepatitis C virus (HCV) test result
  5. Immunosuppressed status (e.g., HIV, organ transplant) or known coagulation defects.
  6. Use of specific topical therapies (e.g., retinoids, steroids, cryotherapy, PDT, chemical peels) on the treatment area within 2 days to 8 weeks prior to randomization.
  7. Recent use of certain systemic therapies (e.g., corticosteroids, immune-modulators, retinoids, cytotoxic drugs) within 6 weeks to 6 months prior to randomization.
  8. Recent use of hypericin or other phototoxic/photoallergic medications (e.g., tetracyclines, psoralenes, St. John's wort) within 8 weeks of randomization.
  9. Clinically significant or unstable illnesses, or history of alcohol/drug abuse in the past year.
  10. Pregnancy/lactation, recent or current participation in another clinical study, or any other condition deemed unsuitable by the Investigator.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Levulan + Incubation time 1Reformulated Levulan Kerastick containing aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride (ALA HCl), 20%Levulan application + Incubation time 1 + blue light application
Vehicle + Incubation time 1Vehicle containing excipients only (VEH) without active ingredientVehicle application + Incubation time 1 + blue light application
Levulan + Incubation time 2Reformulated Levulan Kerastick containing aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride (ALA HCl), 20%Levulan application + Incubation time 2 + blue light application
Levulan + Incubation time 1Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy Illuminator device, BLU-U® model 4170ELevulan application + Incubation time 1 + blue light application
Vehicle + Incubation time 1Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy Illuminator device, BLU-U® model 4170EVehicle application + Incubation time 1 + blue light application
Levulan + Incubation time 2Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy Illuminator device, BLU-U® model 4170ELevulan application + Incubation time 2 + blue light application
Vehicle + Incubation time 2Vehicle containing excipients only (VEH) without active ingredientVehicle application + Incubation time 2 + blue light application
Vehicle + Incubation time 2Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy Illuminator device, BLU-U® model 4170EVehicle application + Incubation time 2 + blue light application
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Complete Clearance Rate (CCR) i.e., proportion of patients achieving complete clearance of all AK lesions in the Treatment Area.Week 12

Complete clearance is defined as clearance of all AK lesions in the Treatment Area after PDT 1 or PDT 2, if re-treated; lesions should no longer be palpable nor visible to be declared as "cleared".

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Percent change in total AK lesion area from Baseline to Weeks 8, 12, and 24.Weeks 8, 12, and 24
Patient Assessment of Cosmetic Response at Weeks 12, 20, and 24.Weeks 12, 20, and 24

The patient's overall cosmetic response to treatment will be measured by the patient on a 4-point scale, where 1 = Excellent, 2 = Good, 3 = Fair, and 4 = Poor

Actinic Keratosis Clearance rate (AKCR)Weeks 4, 8, 20, and 24

AKCR for each patient is calculated as 100 x \[1- (number of target AK lesions present at that particular visit/ number of target AK lesions present at Baseline)\]. Target lesions are those AK lesions that were identified at baseline and treated at baseline.

Proportion of patients achieving clearance of target lesions in the Treatment AreaWeeks 4, 8, 12, 20, and 24.

Target lesions are those AK lesions that were identified at baseline and treated at baseline.

Complete Clearance Rate (CCR) i.e., proportion of patients achieving complete clearance of all AK lesions in the Treatment AreaWeeks 4, 8, 20, and 24
Percent change in total AK lesion count from Baseline to Weeks 4, 8, 12, 20, and 24.Weeks 4, 8, 12, 20, and 24
Partial Clearance Rate (PCR); i.e., proportion of patients achieving partial clearance of AK lesionsWeeks 4, 8, 12, 20, and 24

Partial clearance is defined as clearance of at least 75% of all AK lesions in the Treatment Area; lesions should no longer be palpable nor visible to be declared as "cleared".

Investigator Assessment of Cosmetic Response at Weeks 12, 20, and 24.Weeks 12, 20, and 24

The overall cosmetic response to treatment will be assessed by a Blinded Investigator using a 4-point scale, selecting the score that best describes the patient's cosmetic outcome in actinic keratosis since treatment initiation: 1 = Excellent, 2 = Good, 3 = Fair, and 4 = Poor.

Recurrence Rate at Week 24Week 24

Measured as proportion of patients presenting with at least 1 recurrent lesion during the follow-up period, after having achieved complete clearance at Week 12.

Patient Satisfaction Score (PSS) at Weeks 12, 20, and 24.Weeks 12, 20, and 24

The patient's overall satisfaction with the study treatment will be assessed using a 4-point patient-reported scale, where 0 = Not satisfied at all, 1 = Slightly satisfied, 2 = Moderately satisfied, and 3 = Very satisfied.

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