Blue-Light Photodynamic Therapy and Sonidegib for Multiple Basal Cell Carcinomas

Summary

This research study is testing combination Blue-light photodynamic therapy and Sonidegib as a possible treatment for people with multiple basal cell carcinoma lesions. Basal cell carcinoma lesions are typically treated by freezing the lesion or surgically removing the lesion. These types of treatment can cause scarring. Photodynamic therapy uses light along with a drug applied to the skin to kill the cancer cells and cause them to break apart. The light used can cause the skin to feel warm, but does not cause scarring.

Timeline

Start

2024-10-07

Primary completion

2026-12-01

Completion

2026-12-01

Publications

• Background Itkin A, Gilchrest BA. delta-Aminolevulinic acid and blue light photodynamic therapy for treatment of multiple basal cell carcinomas in two patients with nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome. Dermatol Surg. 2004 Jul;30(7):1054-61. doi: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.2004.30317.x.
• Background Maytin EV, Kaw U, Ilyas M, Mack JA, Hu B. Blue light versus red light for photodynamic therapy of basal cell carcinoma in patients with Gorlin syndrome: A bilaterally controlled comparison study. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther. 2018 Jun;22:7-13. doi: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2018.02.009. Epub 2018 Feb 19.
• Background Lanoue J, Goldenberg G. Basal Cell Carcinoma: A Comprehensive Review of Existing and Emerging Nonsurgical Therapies. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2016 May;9(5):26-36. Epub 2016 May 1.
• Background Epstein EH. Basal cell carcinomas: attack of the hedgehog. Nat Rev Cancer. 2008 Oct;8(10):743-54. doi: 10.1038/nrc2503.

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