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PDT versus PDT in combination with 5% Imiquimod in patients with non melanoma skin cancer

Enhanced efficacy of photodynamic therapy in combination with 5% imiquimod -a randomised, prospective, observer-blinded study in patients with non melanoma skin cancer - PDT vs. PDT and 5% Imiquimod in patients with NMSC

Status
Not yet recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
EU CTR
Registry ID
EUCTR2013-000092-33-AT
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2013-09-19
Start date
2013-10-23
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2013-11-04

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

non melanoma skin cancer MedDRA version: 16.0 Level: PT Classification code 10004146 Term: Basal cell carcinoma System Organ Class: 10029104 - Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)

Interventions

Product Name: 5-Aminolevilinic Acid Product Code: 5-ALA Pharmaceutical Form: Cream INN or Proposed INN: 5-Aminolevulinic acid CAS Number: 106-60-5 Other descriptive name: METHYL AMINOLEVULINATE Concen

Sponsors

Medizinische Universität Wien, Univ.Klinik.f.Dermatologie
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with clinically confirmed non melanoma skin cancer elswhere on the body Age 18 years or older 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 30 F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) yes F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range 88

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: known allergy to imiquimod and aminolevulinic acid patients who are participating in another study patients with instable organ function pregnant or lactating women patients unable to stick to the study protocoll patients with severe compromised general state Patients with porphyria or taking photosensitizing drugs

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Main Objective: To compare the efficacy of photodynamic therapy in combination with 5% Imiquimod versus photodynamic monotherapy in patients with non melanoma skin cancer;Secondary Objective: To compare the tolerability, relapse rate, patients' satisfaction, cosmetic result and the clinical response rates after treatment with photodynamic monotherapy versus photodynamic therapy in combination with 5%Imiquimod;Primary end point(s): Percentage of non-melanoma skin tumors cleared 3 months after completion of treatment in both groups;Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point: Clinical control after 3, 6 and 12 months after treatment with PDT or PDT mono or in combination with Imiquimod

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Secondary end point(s): The recurrence rate of non-melanoma skin cancer at 6 and 12 months after completion of therapy in both treatment groups. Cosmetic response and global patients satisfaction.;Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point: Recurrence rate 6 and 12 months after completion of therapy in both treatment groups cosmetic response and global patients' satisfaction 3, 6, and 12 months after completion of therapy in both treatment groups

Countries

Austria

Contacts

Public ContactUniv. Klinik für Dermatologie

Medizinische Universität Wien, Univ Klinik für Dermatologie

sonja.radakovic@meduniwien.ac.at+431404007702

Outcome results

None listed

Source: EU CTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026