NCT01015898

Short Term Effects of Photodynamic Therapy in Basal Cell Carcinoma

• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 1
• 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 in treatment of Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and factors that affect response rate.

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 factors that may affect response rate. 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 and probable side effects.

Conditions

• Basal Cell Carcinoma

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
RADIATION	photodynamic therapy	treatment of bcc with 5\_ALA cream 20% topical administration once monthly+ photodynamic therapy (red light) 120 j/cm2 once monthly

Timeline

• Start date: 2008-01-01
• Primary completion: 2008-07-01
• Completion: 2008-09-01
• First posted: 2009-11-18
• Last updated: 2009-11-18