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Photodynamic Therapy-Induced Immune Modulation: Part III

NCT03643744 — Phase 1, Terminated, 12 participants, Wright State University

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RegistryNCT03643744
StatusTerminated - Per PI due to data analysis results.
PhasePhase 1
Study typeInterventional; randomized, parallel, masking: double, prevention
Enrollment12 (Actual)
SponsorWright State University (Other)
ConditionsActinic Keratosis, Photodynamic Therapy
InterventionsCelecoxib 200mg, Placebo (Drug)
Datesstart 2019-04-01, primary completion 2023-03-21, completion 2023-03-21, first posted 2018-08-23, last updated 2024-12-19
Locations1 site in United States

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-Summary

This study is designed as a double-blinded proof of concept of feasibility study to define if the immunosuppression associated with photodynamic therapy (PDT) can be blocked by treatment with cyclo-oxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor celecoxib in comparison to placebo. PDT consists of application of the photosensitizer 5-aminolevulinic acid followed by treatment with a blue light. PDT is used to treat pre-cancerous actinic keratosis on large areas of skin. These studies are a continuation of ongoing studies that indicate that the lipid mediator platelet-activating factor (PAF) is generated in skin following PDT, and that PDT suppresses the immune system. It is hypothesized that PDT-generated PAF results in the immunosuppression associated with PDT. Therefore, it is proposed that a treatment to block that immunosuppression could protect the patient undergoing PDT. Blockers of the PAF system are not currently commercially available. However research studies done at Wright State University using mice indicate that PAF- and PDT-induced immunosuppression is blocked by treatment with COX-2 inhibitors. This study is conducted as a proof of concept.

Study length and visit for subjects with actinic keratoses: The first part of the study is completed in 12 days then there are follow up visits at 6 and 12 months. There are a total of 6 separate visits to the research office.

Study length and visit for control subjects: The study is completed in 10 days. There are a total of 4 separate visits to the research office.

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+Arms and interventions

ArmTypeInterventionsDescription
PDT + CelecoxibActive comparatorDrug: Celecoxib 200mgPatient receiving PDT taking 200mg celecoxib.
PDT + PlaceboPlacebo comparatorDrug: PlaceboPatient receiving PDT taking placebo.
Control + CelecoxibActive comparatorDrug: Celecoxib 200mgControl subject not receiving PDT taking 200mg celecoxib.
Control + PlaceboPlacebo comparatorDrug: PlaceboControl subject not receiving PDT taking placebo.
  • Celecoxib 200mg (Drug): 14 Celecoxib 200mg taken 1 in the morning and 1 in the evening.
  • Placebo (Drug): 14 placebo capsules taken 1 in the morning and 1 in the evening.

+Outcome measures

Primary outcomes

  • Changes in Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)-Induced Systemic Immunosuppression From Baseline With Celecoxib Treatment. [Baseline and Day 7]: Investigator measures areas of inflammation from the reactions to intradermal (candida and trichophyton antigens) skin testing to calculate the areas of reaction. The areas of induration were measured using calipers with cm2 as the unit of measurement. The outcome measurement was calculated by using the cm2 measurements from baseline and Day 7 to calculate the percentage of initial reaction area.
  • Change From Baseline in the Number of Actinic Keratosis at 6 Months. [6 Months after PDT treatment at Day 0]: Investigator will assess the number of actinic keratosis in the PDT-treated areas.
  • Change From Baseline in the Number of Actinic Keratosis at 12 Months. [12 Months after PDT treatment at Day 0]: Investigator will assess the number of actinic keratosis in the PDT-treated areas.

+Eligibility

Sex: All, ages: 45 Years to any, accepts healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria for Control Subjects:

* Adult age 45 or older
* Caucasian (Fair skin, Fitzpatrick types I and II)
* Ability to understand and consent to the instructions of the study
* Have access to stable transportation

Inclusion Criteria for Study Subjects:

* Wright State University dermatologist has prescribed PDT for the treatment of actinic damage (Presence of precancerous actinic keratoses whose treatment necessitates PDT with the BLU-U).
* Undergoing PDT on greater than 5% body surface area: face and scalp, face and dorsal surface of arms, face and chest, face and back, or dorsal surface of arms alone, chest alone, or back alone.
* Caucasian (Fair skin, Fitzpatrick types I and II)
* Adult-age 45 or older
* Ability to understand the informed consent and comply with instructions and have stable transportation.

Exclusion Criteria for All Subjects:

* PDT on less than 5% body surface area (eg, forehead)
* Present treatment with corticosteroids or Non-steroidal inflammatory drugs (e.g., cyclooxygenase inhibitors) within past 2 months (except low-dose 81 mg aspirin).
* On antioxidant supplements (e.g., vitamin C) for past 2 months
* Tanning bed use within last 3 months
* PDT treatments within last 3 months
* Significant health issues that could affect the immune system (e.g., uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus, Rheumatoid arthritis, skin rashes, psoriasis) that could interfere with testing
* Pregnant or nursing
* No immunosuppression, and on no immunosuppressive medications or NSAIDS within past 30 days (except low-dose \[81 mg daily\] aspirin).
* No significant underlying diseases that could potentially interfere with the immune assays or cardiac or renal or liver problems.
* History of blood clot or hypercoagulable state or GI bleed/ulceration.

+Posted results

Participant flow

MilestonePDT + CelecoxibPDT + PlaceboControl + CelecoxibControl + Placebo
Started3333
Completed3333
Not completed0000

Outcome results

  • Changes in Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)-Induced Systemic Immunosuppression From Baseline With Celecoxib Treatment. (Primary), Mean, Percentage of initial reaction area: PDT + Celecoxib 152 +/- 107; PDT + Placebo 78 +/- 19; Control + Celecoxib 206 +/- 58; Control + Placebo 170 +/- 44 (p 0.530)
  • Change From Baseline in the Number of Actinic Keratosis at 6 Months. (Primary) (p >0.05)
  • Change From Baseline in the Number of Actinic Keratosis at 12 Months. (Primary)

Adverse events

Time frame: Adverse Events collection started on Day -2 and ended at the end of the study (12 month follow up visit for subjects who received photodynamic therapy and at Day 11 for control subjects).

ArmDeathsSerious adverse eventsOther adverse events
PDT + Celecoxib0/3 (0.0%)0/3 (0.0%)0/3 (0.0%)
PDT + Placebo0/3 (0.0%)0/3 (0.0%)0/3 (0.0%)
Control + Celecoxib0/3 (0.0%)0/3 (0.0%)0/3 (0.0%)
Control + Placebo0/3 (0.0%)0/3 (0.0%)0/3 (0.0%)

+Locations (1)

FacilityCityCountryStatus
Wright State PhysiciansFairborn, OhioUnited States

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