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Study of Reformulated Levulan Kerastick Plus PDT for Actinic Keratosis on Upper Extremities

RecruitingPhase 3

Randomized, Multi-Center, Evaluator-Blind, Vehicle-Controlled Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Reformulated Levulan Kerastick Plus Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) for Field-Directed Treatment in Patients With Actinic Keratosis (AK) of Upper Extremities

Who can join

Ages 18 to 85 · All sexes

Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patient is a male or non-pregnant female aged 18-85 years.
2. Patient must have 4-8 mild to moderate actinic keratosis (AK) lesions (Olsen grade 1 or 2) in a single treatment area on their Index arm, each measuring up to 1 cm in diameter and spaced at least 1 cm apart.

   \[The treatment area should be approximately 25 cm², located on the extensor surface of only one of the upper extremities that is selected as the Index arm\]
3. Patients must be in good general health, avoid sunbathing or tanning devices, and maintain a consistent skincare routine throughout the study.
4. Patient is willing to stop using all topical products within the Treatment Area within 8 hours of a scheduled clinic visit with an efficacy evaluation.
5. Women of childbearing potential must use highly effective contraception; men with such partners must use barrier methods unless surgically sterile.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Presence of Olsen grade 3 AK, untreated or suspicious skin cancers, or significant skin abnormalities (e.g., psoriasis, eczema) in the treatment area.
2. Active herpes simplex infection or history of ≥2 outbreaks in the treatment area within the past year.
3. History of cutaneous photosensitization, porphyria, photodermatosis, or hypersensitivity to porphyrins.
4. Positive human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) test result, hepatitis B surface (HBS) antigen, or hepatitis C virus (HCV) test result
5. Immunosuppressed status (e.g., HIV, organ transplant) or known coagulation defects.
6. Use of specific topical therapies (e.g., retinoids, steroids, cryotherapy, PDT, chemical peels) on the treatment area within 2 days to 8 weeks prior to randomization.
7. Recent use of certain systemic therapies (e.g., corticosteroids, immune-modulators, retinoids, cytotoxic drugs) within 6 weeks to 6 months prior to randomization.
8. Recent use of hypericin or other phototoxic/photoallergic medications (e.g., tetracyclines, psoralenes, St. John's wort) within 8 weeks of randomization.
9. Clinically significant or unstable illnesses, or history of alcohol/drug abuse in the past year.
10. Pregnancy/lactation, recent or current participation in another clinical study, or any other condition deemed unsuitable by the Investigator.

About the study

This Phase 3, randomized, multi-center, evaluator-blind, vehicle-controlled study evaluates the efficacy and safety of reformulated Levulan Kerastick (aminolevulinic acid HCl 20%) combined with photodynamic therapy (PDT) for field-directed treatment of actinic keratosis (AK) on the upper extremities. Approximately 260 adult patients with 4-8 mild to moderate AK lesions on one arm will be randomized to receive either active treatment or vehicle control, followed by exposure to blue light. During the study, up to 2 PDT sessions may be administered depending on the clearance of lesions. The primary endpoint is complete clearance rate (CCR) at Week 12. Secondary endpoints include AK clearance rate (AKCR), partial clearance, change in total lesion count and area, recurrence rate, cosmetic response, and patient satisfaction. Safety assessments include adverse events, local skin reactions, vital signs, and lab tests.

What is being tested

Sponsor: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. · Participants: 260 · Started: Nov 29, 2025

Contact the study team

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07144852

Locations in the U.S.

ArizonaMedical Dermatology Specialist, Phoenix
CaliforniaCenter for Dermatology Clinical Research, Inc, Fremont
ColoradoClarity Dermatology, PLLC, Castle Rock
FloridaCenter for Clinical and Cosmetic Research, Aventura
Ziaderm Research LLC, North Miami Beach
IdahoNorthwest Clinical Trials, Inc., Boise
IllinoisArlington Dermatology, Rolling Meadows
IndianaThe Indiana Clinical Trials Center, PC, Plainfield
MinnesotaMinnesota Clinical Study Center, New Brighton
MissouriMedisearch, LLC, Saint Joseph
OregonOregon Dermatology and Research Center, Portland
PennsylvaniaDermatology Associates of Plymouth Meeting, Plymouth Meeting
South CarolinaPalmetto Clinical Trial Services, LLC, Anderson
Palmetto Clinical Trial Services, LLC, Greenville
TennesseeDermatology Associates of Knoxville, Knoxville
Tennessee Clinical Research Center, Nashville
TexasJ&S Studies, Inc, College Station
Pflugerville Dermatology Clinical Research Center, Inc. d/b/a Austin Institute for Clinical Research, Pflugerville
WashingtonDermatology of Seattle & Bellevue, Burien
Premier Clinical Research, Spokane

Conditions

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.