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Brief Title: Short Term Effects of Photodynamic Therapy in Basal Cell Carcinoma
Official Title: Short Term Effects of Photodynamic Therapy in Basal Cell Carcinoma
Study ID: NCT01015898
Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of photodynamic therapy in treatment of Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and factors that affect response rate.
Detailed Description: Background and Aim: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common skin cancer .Photodynamic therapy _as a novel , non-invasive therapeutic approach _may be considered a valuable strategy. This study was designed with the aim of the evaluation of efficacy of PDT in treatment of BCC and factors that may affect response rate. Materials and Methods: This was a clinical trial which was done on 28 BCCs. Patients were treated with ALA-PDT monthly for 1-6 sessions and evaluated for clinical response,cosmetic results and probable side effects.
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Eligible Ages: ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Sex: ALL
Healthy Volunteers: No
Name: Zohreh Tehranchi-nia, assist.prof.
Affiliation: Skin Research Center
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR