AzTrials
AzTrials

Superficial Basal Cell CarcinomaPhase 2NCT00432185

To Determine the Maximum Tolerated Dose Level (MTD) of PEP005 Topical Gel in Patients With sBCC

A Phase 2 study testing PEP005 in people with Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma, run by Peplin at 9 sites in United States.

Completed

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

Official record
Search all trials

Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to determine maximum tolerated dose level (MTD) of PEP005 Topical Gel for the treatment of superficial basal cell carcinoma on the trunk Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma
What is being tested?
PEP005
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
117 participants
Where
9 sitesUnited States
Study dates
Feb 2007to Mar 2010
Phase
Phase 2
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
  1. Male or female patients at least 18 years of age.
  2. A primary clinically diagnosed and histologically confirmed sBCC lesion located on the trunk which is suitable for excision the histological diagnosis should be made no more than 60 days prior to the screening visit the biopsy specimen should have removed no more that 20% of the total tumour mass
  3. Ability to follow study instructions and likely to complete all study requirements.
  4. Written informed consent has been obtained.
  5. Agreement from the patient to allow photographs of the selected lesion to be taken and used as part of the study data package.

Trial locations and contacts

9 sites in 1 country.

9 sites in 1 country

United States9 sites
  • Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery

    Clermont, Florida, 34711

  • Colorado Medical Research Center

    Denver, Colorado, 80210

  • Minnesota Clinical Studies Center

    Fridley, Minnesota, 55421

  • Rivergate Dermatology and Skin Care Center

    Goodlettsville, Tennessee, 37072

  • Alta Dermatology

    Mesa, Arizona, 85206

  • Dermatology Specialists Inc.

    Oceanside, California, 92056

  • Park Avenue Dermatology

    Orange Park, Florida, 32073

  • Dermatology Associates of Rochester

    Rochester, New York, 14623

  • Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc.

    San Diego, California, 92117

Other trials in United States

About this study

Official title: An Open-label, Multi-center, Dose-escalation, Cohort Study to Determine the Maximum Tolerated Dose and Safety of PEP005 Topical Gel Given as Either a Single Application (on Day 1) or as Two Applications (on Day 1 and Day 8) to a Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma (sBCC) on the Trunk.

The purpose of this study is to determine maximum tolerated dose level (MTD) of PEP005 Topical Gel for the treatment of superficial basal cell carcinoma on the trunk

Read the detailed description

Basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) are a common skin problem largely caused by long term sun exposure. Current treatments include surgery, curettage/desiccation and simple excision, which are often cosmetically disfiguring. Non-invasive alternative therapy for treatment of BCC lesions is thus being researched. Sap from the plant Euphorbia peplus has been used for many years in Australia as a "folk" remedy to treat a number of skin conditions. The active component of Euphorbia peplus has been isolated and made into a gel applied directly to the skin by Peplin Opeation Pty Ltd.

The proposed study follows a previously conducted 12 week study in sBCC, PEP005-003. This was a two dose schedule evaluating doses up to 0.05%. Histological clearance rate at the end of study was 71% for the 0.05% concentration on the Day 1, Day 2 schedule compared with 0% in the vehicle group.

The proposed study aims to determine the maximum tolerated dose level (MTD) of PEP005 Topical Gel, in patients, when administered either as a single application or as two applications to a selected superficial basal cell carcinoma lesion with a 3 month follow up.

Being tested
PEP005
Keywords
sBCC, Topical, Dermatology

What participants receive

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

  • PEP005Drug

    0.25% PEP005 Gel

Study groups in NCT00432185
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
1Active comparatorOne day treatment
Receives: Drug: PEP005
2Active comparatorTwo day treatment
Receives: Drug: PEP005

What is being measured

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

  1. Maximum Tolerated Dose level (MTD) through incidence of treatment related AEs, local skin reactions and pigmentation and scarring.

    Measured: 85 days

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Efficacy (complete sBCC clearance rate and composite sBCC clearance rate)

    Measured: 85 days

Timeline

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

  1. First posted7 Feb 2007 (estimated)
  2. Study startFeb 2007
  3. Primary completionMar 2010
  4. Study completionMar 2010

Resources

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 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
117 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00432185
Sponsor's protocol ID
PEP005-009
Status last verified
Jan 2016
First submitted
6 Feb 2007
Last updated
15 Feb 2016
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Gross K. Safety and efficacy of ingenol mebutate (PEP005) gel for topical treatment of superficial basal cell carcinoma. J Am Acad Dermatol 2009; 60(3, Suppl. 1): AB141; P2928

  • Gross K, Schmieder GJ, Tu J. Maximum Tolerated Dose and Safety of PEP005 (ingenol mebutate) Gel for Topical Treatment of Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma. Summer Academy, American Academy of Dermatology meeting, Boston, MA, 2009. 2009: Poster no. 1902 (31 p.)

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing PEP005 in people with Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma, run by Peplin at 9 sites in United States.

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

Who may be eligible to take part?

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 15 Feb 2016. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 9 sites 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.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

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?

Maximum Tolerated Dose level (MTD) through incidence of treatment related AEs, local skin reactions and pigmentation and scarring. (time frame: 85 days). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00432185, which also lists 2 linked publications.

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 15 Feb 2016.

Free account

Log in to keep searching

You’ve used your 3 free searches. AzTrials is free: log in or create a free account to keep searching clinical trials and save the ones you want to follow.

Create a free accountLog in