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Basal Cell CarcinomaNCT00005660

The Evaluation of Oral Acitretin in the Treatment of Psoriasis, Cutaneous Disorders of Keratinization, Multiple Basal Cell Carcinomas and Other Retinoid Responsive Diseases

An observational study of Basal Cell Carcinoma and Keratosis Palmaris et Plantaris, run by National Cancer Institute (NCI) at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

This is a continuing study which evaluates the long-term safety and efficacy of oral acitretin in an open manner in the treatment of psoriasis, cutaneous disorders of keratinization, multiple basal cell carcinomas and other retinoid responsive diseases. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Any age
How many people
130 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Oct 1977to Nov 2001
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages Any age
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Patients with widespread involvement (e.g. psoriasis patients with 10 percent or more of body surface area involved) or with severe, recalcitrant localized involvement with a cutaneous disorder (e.g. keratoderma palmaris et plantaris).

Patients (and parents of patients who are less than 18 years old) must be advised of presently available alternative forms of therapy.

Patient must be available for and agreeable to regular follow up examinations in the clinic for clinical evaluation, blood tests, diagnostic x-rays and possibly skin biopsies.

The patient (and parent, guardian, or surrogate where appropriate) must give written informed consent after protocol, including its limitations and risks, are thoroughly discussed with the patients (and parents).

Patients who have multiple skin cancers because of xeroderma pigmentosum (XP).

No patients with persistently abnormal (SGOT or SGPT greater than 3 times the upper limit of normal) liver function tests.

No patients with persistent pre-treatment hypertriglyceridemia (greater than 300 mg/dl).

No patients with persistently abnormal (creatinine greater than 3 times the upper limit of normal) renal function tests.

No patients with presence of a significant neurological, musculoskeletal or other internal medical disorder which may be aggravated by the addition of retinoid therapy.

Patient must not be pregnant or anticipate such an event. Because of the long-term storage of etretinate, a known teratogen, fertile women who may be treated in this protocol, must have skin disease that is severe and recalcitrant to all other standard modalities. These women must also use an effective form of contraception (oral contraceptives or an intrauterine device) while on treatment and at least for 3 years post treatment.

No patients with chronic intake of excessive dietary vitamin A (more than 25,000 iu/day).

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • National Cancer Institute (NCI)

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892

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About this study

This is a continuing study which evaluates the long-term safety and efficacy of oral acitretin in an open manner in the treatment of psoriasis, cutaneous disorders of keratinization, multiple basal cell carcinomas and other retinoid responsive diseases.

Read the detailed description

This is a continuing study which evaluates the long-term safety and efficacy of oral acitretin in an open manner in the treatment of psoriasis, cutaneous disorders of keratinization, multiple basal cell carcinomas and other retinoid responsive diseases.

Keywords
Hypertriglyceridemia, Teratogenicity, Ichthyosis, Darier's Disease, Retinoids, Skin, Psoriasis, Basal cell carcinoma, Skin Cancer
Medical subject headings
Carcinoma, Basal Cell, Keratoderma, Palmoplantar, Psoriasis, Hypertriglyceridemia, Teratogenesis, Ichthyosis, Darier Disease, Skin Neoplasms

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted15 May 2000 (estimated)
  2. Study startOct 1977
  3. Study completionNov 2001

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Enrolment
130 participants
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00005660
Sponsor's protocol ID
770172
Other IDs
77-C-0172
Status last verified
Nov 2001
First submitted
12 May 2000
Last updated
4 Mar 2008
Results posted
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Basal Cell Carcinoma and Keratosis Palmaris et Plantaris, run by National Cancer Institute (NCI) at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 4 Mar 2008. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 4 Mar 2008.

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