New Light-Activated gel aims to clear precancerous skin spots

NCT ID NCT07144345

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a reformulated gel (Levulan Kerastick) combined with blue light therapy to treat actinic keratosis, a common precancerous skin condition. About 160 adults with 4 to 8 mild-to-moderate spots on the face or bald scalp will receive either the active gel or a placebo gel, followed by blue light. The main goal is to see how many people have all their spots cleared after 12 weeks.

What this could mean

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Active substance: aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride (ALA HCl) 20% solution applied to the skin, then activated by blue light
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a more effective field treatment for actinic keratosis, reducing precancerous spots on the face or scalp.
What could go wrong: This is a Phase 3 trial, but results may not confirm superiority over existing treatments. Skin reactions and incomplete clearance are possible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

actinic keratosis precancerous condition skin disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ACTINIC KERATOSIS

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Locations

Arlington Dermatology
RECRUITING

Rolling Meadows, Illinois, 60008, United States
Center for Clinical and Cosmetic Research
RECRUITING

Aventura, Florida, 33180, United States
Center for Dermatology Clinical Research, Inc
RECRUITING

Fremont, California, 94538, United States
Medisearch, LLC
RECRUITING

Saint Joseph, Missouri, 64506, United States
Minnesota Clinical Study Center
RECRUITING

New Brighton, Minnesota, 55112, United States
Oregon Dermatology and Research Center
RECRUITING

Portland, Oregon, 97210, United States
Palmetto Clinical Trial Services, LLC
RECRUITING

Greenville, South Carolina, 29615, United States
Premier Clinical Research
RECRUITING

Spokane, Washington, 99202, United States
Tennessee Clinical Research Center
RECRUITING

Nashville, Tennessee, 37215, United States
The Indiana Clinical Trials Center, PC
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Plainfield, Indiana, 46168, United States

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