The aim of this study is to test the safety. tolerability and efficacy of field-directed photodynamic therapy (PDT) with 10% aminolevulinic acid gel (Ameluz®, BF-200 ALA) in combination with one of the narrow spectrum red light RhodoLED lamps in comparison to vehicle treatment for actinic keratosis (AK) on the extremities and neck/trunk.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
172
Up to two PDTs using a RhodoLED lamp (RhodoLED® XL or BF-RhodoLED®) (ALA-PDT, Ameluz®-PDT): Topical application of up to 3 tubes BF-200 ALA on the expanded treatment field (up to 240 cm²), followed by red light illumination with a RhodoLED lamp after 3 h incubation of study medication under occlusive dressing. PDT-1 will be performed at Visit 2. Clinical clearance will be assessed 12 weeks after PDT-1 (Visit 4). In case of remaining lesions at Visit 4, PDT-2 will be performed at the same visit.
Up to two PDTs using a RhodoLED lamp (RhodoLED® XL or BF-RhodoLED®) (Vehicle-PDT): Topical application of up to 3 tubes vehicle on the expanded treatment field (up to 240 cm²), followed by red light illumination with a RhodoLED lamp after 3 h incubation of study medication under occlusive dressing. PDT-1 will be performed at Visit 2. Clinical clearance will be assessed 12 weeks after PDT-1 (Visit 4). In case of remaining lesions at Visit 4, PDT-2 will be performed at the same visit.
Medical Dermatology Specialists
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Alliance Dermatology & Mohs Center
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Dermatology Practice
Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States
Dermatology Associates PA of the Palm Beaches
Delray Beach, Florida, United States
Gwinnett Clinical Research Center, Inc.
Snellville, Georgia, United States
Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Indiana
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
The Indiana Clinical Trials Center, PC
Plainfield, Indiana, United States
DelRicht Research
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Skin Search of Rochester, Inc.
Rochester, New York, United States
Rochester Dermatologic Surgery
Victor, New York, United States
...and 4 more locations
Overall subject complete response rate
Percentage of subjects with all AK target lesions clinically cleared after last PDT
Time frame: 12 weeks after the last PDT (Visit 4 or Visit 6)
Overall subject complete response rate for subjects with lesions treated on extremities
Percentage of subjects with all AK target lesions on extremities clinically cleared after last PDT
Time frame: 12 weeks after the last PDT (Visit 4 or Visit 6)
Overall subject complete response rate for subjects with lesions treated on neck/trunk
Percentage of subjects with all AK target lesions on neck/trunk clinically cleared after last PDT
Time frame: 12 weeks after the last PDT (Visit 4 or Visit 6)
Lesion complete response rate
Percentage of clinically cleared individual AK target lesions in relation to total number of AK target lesions at baseline (Visit 2) after the last PDT, overall and stratified by treatment area and AK severity at baseline (according to Olsen)
Time frame: 12 weeks after the last PDT (Visit 4 or Visit 6)
Complete response rate for severe lesions
Percentage of clinically cleared individual severe AK lesions in relation to total number of severe AK lesions at baseline (according to Olsen; Visit 2) after the last PDT, overall and stratified by treatment area
Time frame: 12 weeks after the last PDT (Visit 4 or Visit 6)
Subject complete response rate after PDT-1
Percentage of subjects with all AK target lesions clinically cleared after PDT-1, overall and stratified by AK baseline parameters
Time frame: 12 weeks after PDT-1 (Visit 4)
Lesion complete response rate after PDT-1
Percentage of clinically cleared individual AK target lesions in relation to total number of AK target lesions at baseline (Visit 2) after PDT-1, overall and stratified by treatment area and AK severity at baseline (according to Olsen \[mild, moderate, severe\])
Time frame: 12 weeks after PDT-1 (Visit 4)
Complete response rate for severe lesions after PDT-1
Percentage of clinically cleared individual severe AK lesions in relation to total number of severe AK lesions at baseline (according to Olsen \[mild, moderate, severe\]; Visit 2) after PDT-1, overall and stratified by treatment area
Time frame: 12 weeks after PDT-1 (Visit 4)
Esthetic appearance at the end of treatment phase assessed by the investigator
The esthetic appearance after the last PDT as assessed by the investigator as assessed by the subject according to a 4-point scale ranging from 0 (=very good) to 3 (=unsatisfactory); overall and stratified by treatment area
Time frame: On final visit of the treatment phase, 12 weeks after the last PDT (Visit 4 or Visit 6)
Esthetic outcome at the end of treatment phase assessed by the subject
The esthetic outcome after the last PDT as assessed by the subject according to a 4-point scale ranging from 0 (=very good) to 3 (=unsatisfactory); overall and stratified by treatment area
Time frame: On final visit of the treatment phase, 12 weeks after the last PDT (Visit 4 or Visit 6)
Satisfaction with PDT at the end of treatment phase
Satisfaction with PDT treatment after the last PDT as assessed by the subject via questionnaire, 1. if they would chose PDT treatment in the future in case of recurrence or similar disease (yes/no) and 2. how they would rate the PDT treatment in comparison to other treatment modalities, if applicable (better than/ similar/ worse). The treatment modalities should be documented, if applicable); overall and stratified by treatment area
Time frame: On final visit of the treatment phase, 12 weeks after the last PDT (Visit 4 or Visit 6)
Frequency and extent of adverse events (AEs), AEs of Special Interest (AESIs), serious AEs (SAEs) and treatment-emergent AEs (TEAEs) during treatment phase
Frequency and extent of AEs, AESIs, SAEs, and TEAEs, overall and stratified by demographics, skin type class (I-III and IV-VI), size of the treatment field, and treatment area. TEAEs (including application site skin reactions and discomfort) are defined as all AEs with onset or worsening after treatment with IMP.
Time frame: Entire study duration, approx. 16 weeks for subjects requiring 1 PDT (until Visit 4) and approx. 28 weeks for subjects with 2 PDTs (until Visit 6)
New lesions inside the treatment field during treatment phase
New lesions: AK, non-melanoma skin cancer \[NMSC, including Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC), Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) or Bowen's Disease (BD)\] or melanoma
Time frame: All clinical visits throughout entire study duration, approx. 16 weeks for subjects requiring 1 PDT (until Visit 4) and approx. 28 weeks for subjects with 2 PDTs (until Visit 6)
Assessment of application site reactions
Application site reactions (bleeding, burning, discharge, edema, erosion, erythema, exfoliation, hyperalgesia, induration, irritation, paraesthesia, pruritus, pustules, scabbing, or vesicles) will be assessed on a 4-point scale: grade 0 = none, grade 1 = mild, grade 2 = moderate, grade 3 = severe.
Time frame: All visits (except screening, Visit 1) throughout entire study duration, approx. 16 weeks for subjects requiring 1 PDT (until Visit 4) and approx. 28 weeks for subjects with 2 PDTs (until Visit 6)
Application site pain during illumination
Reported by the subjects assessed on an 11-point numeric rating scale ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain); overall and stratified by size of the treatment field and treatment area
Time frame: During treatment (illumination) on treatment day for PDT-1 (Visit 2, up to 4 weeks after screening) and during treatment (illumination) on treatment day for PDT-2 (Visit 4; if applicable; 12 weeks after PDT-1)
Number of patients with significant changes of vital signs
Number of patients with changes in blood pressure (systolic and diastolic) \[mmHg\] and changes in pulse rate \[beats/min\]. Findings which differ from reference range and are considered to be clinically significant are to be reported.
Time frame: All clinical visits throughout entire study duration, approx. 16 weeks for subjects requiring 1 PDT (until Visit 4) and approx. 28 weeks for subjects with 2 PDTs (until Visit 6)
Number of patients with significant changes in safety laboratory
Changes in clinical chemistry, in hematology and urinalysis parameters as defined in the protocol. Findings which differ from reference range and are considered to be clinically significant are to be reported.
Time frame: All clinical visits throughout entire study duration, approx. 16 weeks for subjects requiring 1 PDT (until Visit 4) and approx. 28 weeks for subjects with 2 PDTs (until Visit 6)
Number of patients with abnormal findings in physical examination
Physical examination of head, neck, skin, lymph nodes, thorax including heart and lungs, abdomen, and musculoskeletal, peripheral vascular and nervous system status will be performed. Abnormal findings, considered to be clinically significant, are to be reported.
Time frame: At screening (up to 4 weeks before treatment) and 12 weeks after the last PDT (Visit 4 or Visit 6)
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