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Phase 3 N=131 Randomized Double-blind Treatment

Metvix PDT Versus Vehicle PDT With Aktilite CL128 Lamp in Patients With Actinic Keratosis on the Face and Scalp

Actinic Keratosis

Enrolled (actual)
131
Serious AEs
6.9%
Results posted
Jul 2023
Primary outcome: Primary: Participant Complete Response Rate (CRR) — 68.4; 6.9 Percentage of participants

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Interventions
Metvix-PDT (Combination_product); Vehicle-PDT (Combination_product)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Galderma R&D
Primary completion
Jan 2007

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Participant Complete Response Rate (CRR)
68.4; 6.9
SECONDARY
Lesion Complete Response Rate
89; 28; 81; 30
SECONDARY
Number of Participants With at Least One Treatment Site Adverse Events
61; 27

Summary

The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) with methyl aminolevulinate (MAL) cream to PDT with vehicle cream, using the Light-emitting diode (LED) light source Aktilite CL128, in treatment of participants with multiple actinic keratosis (sun-damaged skin) on the face and/or scalp.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Clinical diagnosis of 4-10 previously untreated, not pigmented, non-hyperkeratotic AK lesions of 3 mm or more diameter of Grade 1 and/or 2 of the face and/or scalp where other therapies are unacceptable or considered medically less appropriate.
  • Males or females above 18 years of age.
  • Written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Participants with porphyria.
  • Participants immunosuppressed for idiopathic, disease specific or therapeutic reasons.
  • Known allergy to MAL, a similar PDT compound or excipients of the cream.
  • Participants with history of hypersensitivity to nut products or other known protein antigens.
  • Participation in other clinical studies either currently or within the last 30 days.
  • Participants receiving local treatment (including cryotherapy and curretage) in face / scalp area within the last 30 days.
  • Participants receiving topical treatment (including imiquimod, 5-FU and diclofenac) in face / scalp area within the last 3 months.
  • Pregnant or breast-feeding: All women of child-bearing potential must use adequate contraception (oral contraceptives, intrauterine device, contraceptive skin patch, etc) during the treatment period and one month thereafter. In addition, they must have a negative pregnancy test prior to treatment.
  • Any conditions that may be associated with a risk of poor protocol compliance.
  • Participants currently receiving regular ultraviolet radiation therapy.
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00304239). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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