Evaluation of Efficacy of Photodynamic Therapy in Basal Cell Carcinoma
Background and Aim: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common skin cancer .Photodynamic
therapy _as a novel , non-invasive therapeutic approach _may be considered a valuable
strategy. This study was designed with the aim of the evaluation of efficacy of PDT in
treatment of BCC and factors that may affect response rate.
Materials and Methods: This was a clinical trial which was done on 28 BCCs. Patients were
treated with ALA-PDT monthly for 1-6 sessions and evaluated for clinical response,cosmetic
results and probable side effects.
Interventional
Allocation: Non-Randomized, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment
Clinical Response to Photodynamic Therapy
immediately after termination of treatment course (with an average of 5 month after initiation of PDT)
Yes
Zohreh Tehranchi-nia, assist.prof.
Principal Investigator
Skin Research Center
Iran: Ethics Committee
pdt bcc1
NCT00985829
January 2008
March 2009
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