Status:
COMPLETED
An Open-Label 18-Month Safety Study of Fluorouracil Cream 0.5% for the Treatment of Actinic Keratoses
Lead Sponsor:
Sanofi
Conditions:
Actinic Keratoses
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
This study is being undertaken to: 1. assess the safety of fluorouracil cream for the treatment of actinic keratoses ("AKs") on other common skin surface areas (e.g., posterior scalp, ears, neck, lips...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
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- INCLUSION CRITERIA:
- Patients must give written informed consent;
- Patients must have at least 5 visible and/or palpable AKs on the posterior scalp, ears, neck, lips, arms and/or hands (across all other body sites) and an additional 5 visible and/or palpable AKs on the face (including anterior scalp, if applicable);
- Female patients must be post-menopausal for at least one year, or have had a hysterectomy, or have had a tubal ligation, or use oral/systemic contraceptives, an intrauterine device (IUD) or Norplant starting at least 28 days prior to study entry and throughout the study. Female patients of childbearing potential must have a negative urine pregnancy test prior to the first application of test medication
- Patients must be compliant and willing to return to the study site for designated follow-up visits.
- EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
- Pregnant or lactating females;
- Patients with a current skin condition on the face, scalp, ears, neck, lips, arms and/or hands that could confound the study, including basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas;
- Patients with a known allergy to any ingredients of the test drug formulations;
- Patients with known dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD) enzyme deficiency;
- Patients whose activities involve excessive or prolonged exposure to sunlight;
- Patients who use a tanning parlor;
- Patients treated with other topical agents for the treatment of actinic keratosis in the designated treatment area within 5 months prior to the start of the study are prohibited;
- Patients who have had liquid nitrogen treatment for AKs within 4 weeks prior to study start in the designated treatment area;
- History of drug or alcohol abuse.
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2003
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
October 1 2005
Estimated Enrollment :
250 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00377273
Start Date
November 1 2003
End Date
October 1 2005
Last Update
April 10 2008
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Sanofi-Aventis
Bridgewater, New Jersey, United States, 08807