Clinical Trial: Superficial Basal Cell Cancer's Photodynamic Therapy: Comparing Three Photosensitises: HAL and BF-200 ALA Versus MAL

Study Status: Recruiting
Recruit Status: Recruiting
Study Type: Interventional




Official Title: Superficial Basal Cell Cancer's Photodynamic Therapy: Comparing Three Photosensitises: Hexylaminolevulinate and Aminolevulinic Acid Nano Emulsion Versus Methylaminolevulinate

Brief Summary: This pilot study compares three photosensitisers, hexylaminolevulinate (HAL) and aminolevulinic acid nano emulsion (BF-200 ALA) to methylaminolevulinate (MAL) in photodynamic therapy of superficially growing basal cell carcinomas. Study is conducted using randomised prospective double blinded comparing design. Fluorescence is measured in A.U. (Arbitrary Unit) with standardised set-up before and after the exposure. Efficacy is assessed clinically, histologically and by hyperspectral imaging system at 3 months, 12 months and 5 years.