RecruitingPhase 2NCT02728388

Photodynamic Therapy for Benign Dermal Neurofibromas- Phase II

Topical Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) With Levulan® Kerastick® for Benign Dermal Neurofibromas Phase II


Sponsor

Donald Basel

Enrollment

30 participants

Start Date

Aug 1, 2016

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The investigators wish to determine the time to disease progression for benign neurofibromas treated with Levulan Kerastick topical photosensitizer and red light photodynamic therapy (PDT) in patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). The investigators also wish to measure tumor size for control and treatment tumors in order to gain insights into tumor growth rates.


Eligibility

Min Age: 14 YearsMax Age: 30 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying a drug called aminolevulinic acid for people with neurofibromatosis 1. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location.

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Interventions

DRUGaminolevulinic acid

Drug: Levulan Kerastick Drug: Topical placebo Device: Omnilux Revive Procedure: Photodynamic therapy Other: Tumor growth rate measurements


Locations(1)

Donald G Basel

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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