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Freeze or cream? study pits two skin spot treatments head-to-head

NCT ID NCT06461442

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study compares two treatments for actinic keratosis, rough skin spots caused by sun exposure. About 73 adults with at least 10 spots on their head, neck, or limbs will receive both cryotherapy (freezing) and a 5-FU cream on different body areas. Researchers will track which treatment clears more spots, side effects, and how satisfied patients are over 12 months.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 4

Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.

Participants

About 73 people

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Started

Jul 2024

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

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Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older * Has a clinical diagnosis of 10 or more AKs in the head, neck, or extremities areas * Able to give informed consent themselves * Willing to return for follow up visits Exclusion Criteria: * Cognitively Impaired * Incarcerated * Non-English speakers * Immuno-comprised status * Received any kind of treatment for AK within the past 2 months * Use of systemic retinoids within the past 3 months * Suspicion of cancer in the target area * Porphyria * Genetic skin cancer disorders * Allergy to trial drugs or peanut/soy products * Pregnancy or breast-feeding

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Locations

  • University of California, Davis - Dermatology Department

    Sacramento, California, 95816, United States

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