Actinic keratosis is a precancerous skin growth usually caused by sun exposure. Symptoms: Rough and dry textured skin lesion, macule, patch, or growth on the skin Located on sun-exposed areas. Actinic keratosis itself is benign, but it may develop into skin cancer. Complications may be: Squamous cell carcinoma, irritation and discomfort of the skin growth MedDRA version: 8.1 Level: LLT Classification code 10000614 Term: Actinic keratosis
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: written informed consent 18 years of age or older at least two clinically stated actinic keratoses of similar severity (maximum 10% deviation in size) and localisation Are the trial subjects under 18? no Number of subjects for this age range: F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) yes F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: indication for different therapy due to size of lesions history of invasive squamous cell carcinoma known sensitivity to any ingredients of the study medication renal insufficiency DPD deficiency other local treatments (e.g. cytostatica, Brivudin) have to be stopped at least 4 weeks prior to study start systemic therapie with cytostica or immun suppresiva and local radiation therapy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Main Objective: Global Assessment of disease under treatment with Verrumal (actinic keratosis unchanged – slightly changed, definitely changed , almost gone, gone);Secondary Objective: Area, hyperkeratosis, scales, erythema of actinic keratosis under treatment with Verrumal;Primary end point(s): Global Assessment by investigator (actinic keratoses unchanged – slightly changed, definitely changed, almost gone, gone) | — |
Countries
Germany