Actinic Keratoses Treated With 5-fluorouracil Plus Aluminum

Recruiting Phase 1 Interventional Study
Actinic Keratoses
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 50
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Prevention
Participants needed
32 (estimated)
Sponsor
West Virginia University · Other
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About This Trial
This study is looking at a new way to treat actinic keratoses, which are rough, scaly spots on the skin caused by long-term sun exposure. These spots are common in older adults and, if not treated, can sometimes develop into a type of skin cancer. Doctors often treat areas with many of these spots by using a prescription cream called 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), which helps remove damaged skin cells. T…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Less than 50 years due to this being a pathology of adults that develops in chronically sun-damaged skin, individuals \<50 years of age are excluded from this study. * Patients with 4-15 clinically diagnosed AKs on the scalp (16 patients) or on the forearms (16 patients) being…
Contacts

Vlad Codrea, MD, PhD

304-598-4548

vlad.codrea@hsc.wvu.edu

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