RecruitingPhase 2ACTRN12605000369628

A Double-Blind, Randomised, Single Centre, Placebo-Controlled Phase II Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of a Single Subcutaneous Implant of EPT 1647 in Patients Suffering from Recurrent Polymorphous Light Eruption


Sponsor

Epitan Limited

Enrollment

30 participants

Start Date

Sep 12, 2005

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions


Eligibility

Sex: Both males and females

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether a small implant injected under the skin can reduce the number and severity of flare-ups of polymorphous light eruption (PMLE). PMLE is a condition where the skin becomes very sensitive to sunlight, causing a rash on areas exposed to the sun. The implant slowly releases a substance that may help increase the skin's tolerance to sunlight. Researchers want to find out if this treatment is safe and effective. You may be eligible if: - You have a history of polymorphous light eruption (PMLE), a sun-sensitive skin condition that causes a rash You may NOT be eligible if: - You have a history of skin cancer Talk to your doctor about whether this trial might be right for you.

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Interventions

EPT1647 - 6 months

EPT1647 - 6 months


Locations(1)

Australia

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