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To Determine the Maximum Tolerated Dose Level (MTD) of PEP005 Topical Gel in Patients With sBCC

Basic Trial Information
Trial Description
     Summary
     Further Trial Information
     Eligibility Criteria
Trial Contact Information

Basic Trial Information

Phase
Type
Status
Age
Sponsor
Protocol IDs

Phase II


Treatment


Active


18 and over


Pharmaceutical / Industry


PEP005-009
NCT00432185

Trial Description

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine maximum tolerated dose level (MTD) of PEP005 Topical Gel for the treatment of superficial basal cell carcinoma on the trunk

Further Study Information

Basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) are a common skin problem largely caused by long term sun exposure. Current treatments include surgery, curettage/desiccation and simple excision, which are often cosmetically disfiguring. Non-invasive alternative therapy for treatment of BCC lesions is thus being researched. Sap from the plant Euphorbia peplus has been used for many years in Australia as a "folk" remedy to treat a number of skin conditions. The active component of Euphorbia peplus has been isolated and made into a gel applied directly to the skin by Peplin Opeation Pty Ltd.

The proposed study follows a previously conducted 12 week study in sBCC, PEP005-003. This was a two dose schedule evaluating doses up to 0.05%. Histological clearance rate at the end of study was 71% for the 0.05% concentration on the Day 1, Day 2 schedule compared with 0% in the vehicle group.

The proposed study aims to determine the maximum tolerated dose level (MTD) of PEP005 Topical Gel, in patients, when administered either as a single application or as two applications to a selected superficial basal cell carcinoma lesion with a 3 month follow up.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Male or female patients at least 18 years of age.

2. A primary clinically diagnosed and histologically confirmed sBCC lesion located on the trunk which is suitable for excision the histological diagnosis should be made no more than 60 days prior to the screening visit the biopsy specimen should have removed no more that 20% of the total tumour mass

3. Ability to follow study instructions and likely to complete all study requirements.

4. Written informed consent has been obtained.

5. Agreement from the patient to allow photographs of the selected lesion to be taken and used as part of the study data package.

Trial Contact Information

Trial Lead Organizations/Sponsors

Peplin

Angela SmithStudy Director

Trial Sites

U.S.A.
Arizona
  130 South 63rd St, Bldg 3, Suite 114, Mesa
 Alta Dermatology
 Andrew Racette, DO Ph: 480-981-2888
  Email: DrDerm@gmail.com
 Stephen Kessler, DOPrincipal Investigator
California
  2067 West Vista Way, Suite 250 Vista
 Dermatology Specialists, Incorporated - Vista
 Jessica Gallaspy Ph: 760-724-7171
  Email: research@dermspec.com
 Ruth Gilboa, M.DPrincipal Investigator
  5222 Balboa Avenue Sixth Floor, San Diego
 Skin Surgery Medical Group, Incorporated
 Alisa Schweikl Ph: 858-292-8641
  Email: clinical@skinsurgerymed.com
 Kenneth Gross, M.DPrincipal Investigator
Colorado
  950 East Harvard Avenue Suite 630, Denver
 Colorado Medical Research Center
 Thomas Swinehart Ph: 303-744-1202
  Email: cmrc@pcisys.net
 James Swinehart, M.DPrincipal Investigator
Florida
  1120 Citrus Tower Blvd Suite 330, Clermont
 Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery - Clermont
 Theresa Bond Ph: 352-241-4298
  Email: tbond@leavittmgt.com
 Joseph Douin Ph: 407 694 0345
  Email: jdouin@leavittmgt.com
 Michael Bond, MDPrincipal Investigator
  Orange Park
 Park Avenue Dermatology
 Heather Ford Ph: 904-541-0315 Ext.222
  Email: hford@parkavedermatology.com
 George Schmieder, MDPrincipal Investigator
Minnesota
  7205 University Ave, FRIDLEY
 Associated Skin Care Specialists, PA
 Dawn Snow Ph: 763-571-4000
  Email: snow@associatedskincare.com
 Steven Kempers, M.DPrincipal Investigator
New York
  100 White Spruce Blvd, Rochester
 Dermatology Associates - Rochester
 Denise Forster Ph: 585-272-0700
  Email: dforster@skinsearch.org
 John Tu, M.DPrincipal Investigator
Tennessee
  201 Bluebird Dr, Goodlettsville
 Rivergate Dermatology and Skin Care Center
 Janet Greer Ph: 615-859-7546
  Email: jgreer@rivderm.com
 Keith Loven, M.DPrincipal Investigator

Link to the current ClinicalTrials.gov record.
NLM Identifer NCT00432185
Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on July 08, 2008

Note: Information about this trial is from the ClinicalTrials.gov database. The versions designated for health professionals and patients contain the same text. Minor changes may be made to the ClinicalTrials.gov record to standardize the names of study sponsors, sites, and contacts. Cancer.gov only lists sites that are recruiting patients for active trials, whereas ClinicalTrials.gov lists all sites for all trials. Questions and comments regarding the presented information should be directed to ClinicalTrials.gov.

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