New Light-Activated gel aims to clear precancerous skin spots

NCT ID NCT07144345

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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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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

    RECRUITING

    Plainfield, Indiana, 46168, United States