Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for The Use of Microneedles in Photodynamic Therapy
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Trial Identification
Brief Title: The Use of Microneedles in Photodynamic Therapy
Official Title: The Use of Microneedles in Photodynamic Therapy
Study ID: NCT01812837
Conditions
Study Description
Brief Summary: The global aim of this study is to investigate how microneedles can facilitate the penetration and efficacy of photodynamic therapy in the treatment of actinic keratoses The specific aims are as follows: 1. Investigate whether pretreatment with microneedles enhances penetration of topical aminolevulinic acid (ALA) that is marketed as Levulan® Kerasticks by DUSA pharmaceuticals Inc. 2. Investigate whether pretreatment with microneedles can decrease the required incubation times of the topical ALA prior to exposure to blue light photodynamic therapy.
Detailed Description:
Eligibility
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Eligible Ages: ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Sex: ALL
Healthy Volunteers: Yes
Locations
UC Davis, Dermatology, Sacramento, California, United States
Contact Details
Name: Raja K Sivamani, MD
Affiliation: UC Davis
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
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