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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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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About 160 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 85 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patient is a male or non-pregnant female aged 18-85 years. 2. Patient must have 4-8 mild to moderate actinic keratosis (AK) lesions (Olsen grade 1 or 2) in a single treatment area (either face or bald scalp, not both), each ≤1 cm in diameter and spaced at least 1 cm apart. \[The treatment area should be approximately 25 cm², excluding sensitive facial regions (eyes, lips, nostrils, ears, mouth)\] 3. Patients must be in good general health, avoid sunbathing or tanning devices, and maintain a consistent skincare routine throughout the study. 4. Patient is willing to stop using all topical products within the Treatment Area within 8 hours of a scheduled clinic visit with an efficacy evaluation. 5. Women of childbearing potential must use highly effective contraception; men with such partners must use barrier methods unless surgically sterile. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Presence of Olsen grade 3 AK, untreated or suspicious skin cancers, or significant skin abnormalities (e.g., psoriasis, eczema) in the treatment area. 2. Active herpes simplex infection or history of ≥2 outbreaks in the treatment area within the past year. 3. History of cutaneous photosensitization, porphyria, photodermatosis, or hypersensitivity to porphyrins. 4. Positive human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) test result, hepatitis B surface (HBS) antigen, or hepatitis C virus (HCV) test result 5. Immunosuppressed status (e.g., HIV, organ transplant) or known coagulation defects. 6. Use of specific topical therapies (e.g., retinoids, steroids, cryotherapy, PDT, chemical peels) on the treatment area within 2 days to 8 weeks prior to randomization. 7. Recent use of certain systemic therapies (e.g., corticosteroids, immune-modulators, retinoids, cytotoxic drugs) within 6 weeks to 6 months prior to randomization. 8. Recent use of hypericin or other phototoxic/photoallergic medications (e.g., tetracyclines, psoralenes, St. John's wort) within 8 weeks of randomization. 9. Clinically significant or unstable illnesses, or history of alcohol/drug abuse in the past year. 10. Pregnancy/lactation, recent or current participation in another clinical study, or any other condition deemed unsuitable by the Investigator.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The places running it
10 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Study contacts
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Contact
Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
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Arlington Dermatology
RECRUITINGRolling Meadows, Illinois, 60008, United States
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Center for Clinical and Cosmetic Research
RECRUITINGAventura, Florida, 33180, United States
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Center for Dermatology Clinical Research, Inc
RECRUITINGFremont, California, 94538, United States
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Medisearch, LLC
RECRUITINGSaint Joseph, Missouri, 64506, United States
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Minnesota Clinical Study Center
RECRUITINGNew Brighton, Minnesota, 55112, United States
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Oregon Dermatology and Research Center
RECRUITINGPortland, Oregon, 97210, United States
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Palmetto Clinical Trial Services, LLC
RECRUITINGGreenville, South Carolina, 29615, United States
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Premier Clinical Research
RECRUITINGSpokane, Washington, 99202, United States
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Tennessee Clinical Research Center
RECRUITINGNashville, Tennessee, 37215, United States
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The Indiana Clinical Trials Center, PC
RECRUITINGPlainfield, Indiana, 46168, United States
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