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NCT02239679 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2
Controlled Study of the Occurrence of Actinic Keratosis on the Face After Cryotherapy + Aminolevulinic Acid (ALA) Photodynamic Therapy
A Phase 2 study, sponsored by DUSA Pharmaceuticals.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 166
- Enrollment target
NCT02239679: Completed Phase 2 study, sponsored by DUSA Pharmaceuticals.
NCT02239679 is a Phase 2 study that has completed, run by DUSA Pharmaceuticals. The registered enrollment target is 166 participants, above the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (25% higher). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02239679, a Phase 2 study, has completed, sponsored by DUSA Pharmaceuticals.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 166 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if Levulan photodynamic therapy (PDT) is safe and effective in the treatment of actinic keratoses (AK) on the face, following treatment with liquid nitrogen cryotherapy.
Primary Outcome
Count of observed lesions in the treatment area, which include lesions that recurred after on-study cryotherapy as well as newly occurring lesions. AK lesions in the treatment area at baseline (maximum of 2) were excluded for this endpoint.
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Cryotherapy
- DEVICE BLU-U
- DRUG Aminolevulinic Acid
- DRUG Topical Solution Vehicle
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 166 participants |
| Start Date | 2014-09 |
| Est. Completion | 2016-09 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
What the finished NCT02239679 record still lists
NCT02239679 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 166 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, above the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (25% higher).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 4 interventions - of which Cryotherapy is the first listed.
NCT02239679 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02239679 about?
NCT02239679 is a clinical study titled "Controlled Study of the Occurrence of Actinic Keratosis on the Face After Cryotherapy + Aminolevulinic Acid (ALA) Photodynamic Therapy". The purpose of this study is to determine if Levulan photodynamic therapy (PDT) is safe and effective in the treatment of actinic keratoses (AK) on the face, following treatment with liquid nitrogen cryotherapy.
What is the current status of trial NCT02239679?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 166 participants. The study started on 2014-09. Estimated completion is 2016-09.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02239679?
The interventions under investigation include: Cryotherapy (PROCEDURE), BLU-U (DEVICE), Aminolevulinic Acid (DRUG), Topical Solution Vehicle (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02239679?
This trial is sponsored by DUSA Pharmaceuticals, which has 10 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT02239679's enrollment target sits among peer trials
166 406th of 2000 higher than 1,591 of 2,000 other Phase 2 trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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