New light therapy shows promise for skin cancer treatment

NCT ID NCT03573401

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 30 times

Summary

This study tests a gel called Ameluz® combined with a special red light to treat a common type of skin cancer called superficial basal cell carcinoma. About 187 adults with at least one skin cancer spot will receive either the active gel or a placebo before light treatment. The goal is to see if the combination safely clears the cancer, checked 12 weeks after the last treatment session.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • AboutSkin Research, LLC

    Greenwood Village, Colorado, 80111, United States

  • Alliance Dermatology & Mohs Center

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85032, United States

  • Austin Institute for Clinical Research Inc.

    Houston, Texas, 77056, United States

  • Austin Institute for Clinical Research Inc.

    Pflugerville, Texas, 78660, United States

  • Clinical Research Center of the Carolinas

    Charleston, South Carolina, 29407, United States

  • Cosmetic Laser Dermatology

    San Diego, California, 92121, United States

  • Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

    Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03756, United States

  • Dermatology Associates PA of the Palm Beaches

    Delray Beach, Florida, 33445, United States

  • First OC Dermatology

    Fountain Valley, California, 92708, United States

  • Henry Ford Health System

    Detroit, Michigan, 48202, United States

  • Jordan Valley Dermatology

    West Jordan, Utah, 84088, United States

  • Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Indiana

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46260, United States

  • Medical Dermatology Specialists

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85006, United States

  • Rochester Dermatologic Surgery

    Victor, New York, 14564, United States

  • Skin Search of Rochester, Inc

    Rochester, New York, 14623, United States

  • The Narrows Institute for Biomedical Research and Education, Inc.

    Brooklyn, New York, 11209, United States

  • University of Florida Dept of Dermatology

    Gainesville, Florida, 32606, United States

  • Virginia Clinical Research, Inc.

    Norfolk, Virginia, 23502, United States

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