NCT00988455

Evaluation of Efficacy of Photodynamic Therapy in Basal Cell Carcinoma With 6 Months Follow-up

• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 1 / Phase 2
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 28 (actual)
• Sponsor: Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of photodynamic therapy (PDT)in treatment of Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and recurrence rate after 6 months.

Detailed description

Background and Aim: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common skin cancer .Photodynamic therapy \_as a novel , non-invasive therapeutic approach \_may be considered a valuable strategy. This study was designed with the aim of the evaluation of efficacy of PDT in treatment of BCC and recurrence rate after 6 months . Materials and Methods: This was a clinical trial which was done on 28 BCCs. Patients were treated with ALA-PDT monthly for 1-6 sessions and evaluated for clinical response,cosmetic results,recurrence rate and probable side effects.

Conditions

• Basal Cell Carcinoma

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
RADIATION	photodynamic therapy	5-ALA cream 20% topical administration + photodynamic therapy (red light) 120 j/cm2

Timeline

• Start date: 2008-01-01
• Primary completion: 2009-03-01
• Completion: 2009-08-01
• First posted: 2009-10-02
• Last updated: 2009-10-02