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Actinic KeratosisPhase 3NCT00294320

Evaluation of Two Different Non-invasive Techniques to Monitor the Clearance of Actinic Keratosis Lesions

A Phase 3 study testing Aldara (Imiquimod) in people with Actinic Keratosis, run by MEDA Pharma GmbH & Co. KG at 1 site in France.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the performance of two techniques to monitor the clearance of AK lesions when treated with Aldara 5% cream. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Actinic Keratosis
What is being tested?
Aldara (Imiquimod)
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
12 participants
Where
1 siteFrance
Study dates
Feb 2006to Jan 2007
Phase
Phase 3
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 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • At least 5 clinically typical, visible, discrete, nonhyperkeratotic, nonhypertrophic AK lesions
  • Free of any significant findings (e.g tattoos) in the potential application site area.
  • Willing to discontinue sun-tanning and use of sunbed/sun parlour use
  • Willing to stop use of moisturisers, body oils, and over the counter retinol products or products containing alpha or beta hydroxyacids in the treatment or surrounding area.
  • Willing ot withhold sunscreen and/or moisturiser use for 24 hours prior to each clinical assessment

Who cannot join

  • Evidence of unstable or uncontrolled clinically significant medical condition.
  • Any dermatological disease and or condition in the treatment of the surrounding area that may be exacerbated by treatment with imiquimod.
  • Currently participating in another clinical study or have completed another study within an investigational drug within the past 30 days.
  • Have active chemical dependency or alcoholism
  • Have know allergies to any excipient or study cream
  • Have received previous treatment with imiquimod for any indication within the treatment area.
  • Known to be affected by porphyria

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

France1 site
  • Hopital L'Archet 2

    Nice, Cedex 3

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About this study

Official title: Pilot Study to Evaluate Two Different Non-invasive Techniques to Monitor the Clearance of Actinic Keratosis Lesions (Clinical and Sub-clinical), When Treated With Aldara 5% (Imiquimod) Cream

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the performance of two techniques to monitor the clearance of AK lesions when treated with Aldara 5% cream.

Read the detailed description

Each technique will be assessed by comparison of lesion counts (clinical and sub-clinical) revealed by the techniques, at start and end of the study and those demonstrated during treatment. In addition a qualitative assessment of each technique will be made for performance and ease of use.

Being tested
Aldara (Imiquimod), Vehicle cream
Keywords
Aldara, Actinic Keratosis
Medical subject headings
Keratosis, Actinic

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Aldara (Imiquimod)Drug

    250mg of Imiquimod cream for application once daily 3 times per week.

  • Vehicle creamOther

    250mg vehicle cream for application once daily 3 times per week.

Study groups in NCT00294320
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
1Experimental250mg of Imiquimod cream application once daily 3 times per week.
Receives: Drug: Aldara (Imiquimod)
2Placebo comparator250mg vehicle cream for application once daily 3 times per week.
Receives: Other: Vehicle cream

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. To compare the performance of two techniques to monitor the clearance of AK lesions (clinical and subclinical) when treated with Aldara 5% cream by comparison of lesion counts.

    Measured: 8 weeks after the end of treatment

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. To obtain histological confirmation of the diagnosis of the lesions demonstrated by biopsy.

    Measured: 8 weeks after the end of treatment

Timeline

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

  1. First posted22 Feb 2006 (estimated)
  2. Study startFeb 2006
  3. Primary completionJan 2007
  4. Study completionJan 2007

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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
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Diagnosis
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
12 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00294320
Sponsor's protocol ID
1517-IMIQ
Status last verified
Sep 2008
First submitted
21 Feb 2006
Last updated
7 Feb 2022
Results posted
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing Aldara (Imiquimod) in people with Actinic Keratosis, run by MEDA Pharma GmbH & Co. KG at 1 site in France.

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

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 7 Feb 2022. 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 France. 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

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.

What does the primary outcome measure?

To compare the performance of two techniques to monitor the clearance of AK lesions (clinical and subclinical) when treated with Aldara 5% cream by comparison of lesion counts. (time frame: 8 weeks after the end of treatment). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

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 7 Feb 2022.

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