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MelanomaPhase 1NCT02668536

A Sunscreen Based on Bioadhesive Nanoparticles

A Phase 1 study testing Standard Sunscreen and BNP in people with Melanoma and UV Ray Skin Damage, run by Yale University at 1 site in United States.

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 initial focus of the study will be on safety, sun protection factor (SPF) characterization, and substantivity (duration of protection) studies. The primary outcome of the study will be to measure the sun protection factor (SPF) of a bioadhesive nanoparticles (BNP) formulation in 20-25 healthy volunteers with fair… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Melanoma, UV Ray Skin Damage
What is being tested?
Standard Sunscreen and BNP
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
13 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
17 Jul 2017to 18 Aug 2017
Phase
Phase 1
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
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Subjects must be in good health with minimal skin irregularities, as evaluated by a physical examination.
  • The physical examination shall determine the presence of sunburn, suntan, scars, active dermal lesions, and uneven skin tones on the areas of the back to be tested. The presence of nevi, blemishes, or moles will be acceptable if in the physician's judgment they will not interfere with the study results. Excess hair on the back is acceptable if the hair is clipped or shaved.
  • Subjects must fall into one of the following 3 Fitzpatrick Skin Scale categories:
  • Always burns easily; never tans (sensitive)
  • Always burns easily; tans minimally (sensitive)
  • Burns moderately; tans gradually (light brown) (normal)

Who cannot join

  • Volunteers cannot have a history of skin cancer (such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, or melanoma).
  • Volunteers cannot have a history of skin disease (such as psoriasis, exema, or vitiligo).

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Yale University

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06511

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About this study

Official title: Assessing the Safety and Efficacy of Multifunctional Skin-adhesive Nanoparticles for UV Protection in Humans

The initial focus of the study will be on safety, sun protection factor (SPF) characterization, and substantivity (duration of protection) studies. The primary outcome of the study will be to measure the sun protection factor (SPF) of a bioadhesive nanoparticles (BNP) formulation in 20-25 healthy volunteers with fair skin.

Read the detailed description

The purpose of this study will be to evaluate the duration of protection and efficacy of a novel bioadhesive nanoparticle sunscreen in 20-25 human volunteers.This technology makes sunscreens safer and longer-lasting by encapsulating UV sunscreen active agents in non-toxic nanoparticles. Strong preclinical data exists demonstrating the potential for improved safety, long-duration of retention, and increased effectiveness of this product.

This innovative solution focuses on preventing damage caused by UV exposure through the use of a nanoparticle delivery vehicle. The bioadhesive feature of this technology enables longer protection. In addition, encapsulation of the UV filter in a bioadhesive nanoparticle (BNP) improves filter photo-stability, delays filter photo-degradation, and prevents reactive oxygen species (ROS) escape, thereby reducing the risk of cell damage and epidermal toxicity from UV filters.

Furthermore, the bioadhesive feature of our technology eliminates penetration into deeper skin layers or into the blood, minimizing the potential side-effects of UV filters. It is believed that the translation of this technology will provide a longer-lasting, safer, more protective UV sunscreen.

Being tested
Standard Sunscreen, BNP
Keywords
sunscreen, melanoma, improved protection from uv rays
Medical subject headings
Melanoma

What participants receive

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

  • Standard SunscreenDrug

    Areas will be treated with a standard preparation, consisting of padimate O (7%) and oxybenzone (3%) will be used as the control sunscreen.

  • BNPDevice

    Additional areas will be treated with empty bioadhesive nanoparticles (BNPs).

Study groups in NCT02668536
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
UV Filter + BNPExperimentalA UV filtering agent and bioadhesive nanoparticles (BNPs) will comprise the experimental condition in this study. Participants will have 5 sites on their torso where they will have these placed.
Receives: Drug: Standard Sunscreen; Device: BNP
BNP onlySham comparatorA placebo bioadhesive nanoparticles (BNPs) (strips with no UV filtering) will comprise the sham comparison in this study. Participants will have 5 sites on their torso where they will have these placed.
Receives: Device: BNP
StandardActive comparatorAs the active comparator, participants will have 5 sites on their torso where they will have standard sunscreen applied.
Receives: Drug: Standard Sunscreen
ControlNo interventionParticipants will have 5 sites on their torso where no agent will be applied.

What is being measured

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

  1. Skin Reaction

    Skin reaction will be assessed by exam. The exam will look for evidence of irritation, inflammation, follicular occlusion. In addition, patients will report any skin reaction at site of application over one week. Severity of the skin reactions will be assessed in the following manner: severe reactions will include evidence of edema or blister formation, follicular pustules and/or marked erythema and pruritus.

    Measured: 1 week

Timeline

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

  1. First posted29 Jan 2016 (estimated)
  2. Study start17 Jul 2017
  3. Primary completion18 Aug 2017
  4. Study completion18 Aug 2017

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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 1
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
13 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02668536
Sponsor's protocol ID
1512016909
Status last verified
Mar 2018
First submitted
26 Jan 2016
Last updated
13 Mar 2018
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study testing Standard Sunscreen and BNP in people with Melanoma and UV Ray Skin Damage, run by Yale University at 1 site 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?

The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 2 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 13 Mar 2018. 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. 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 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

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?

Skin Reaction (time frame: 1 week). 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 13 Mar 2018.

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