Clinical Trial: Photodynamic Therapy Using Aminolevulinic Acid in Treating Patients With Oral Leukoplakia

Study Status: Terminated
Recruit Status: Terminated
Study Type: Interventional




Official Title: Phase I Study of Photodynamic Therapy Using Pulsed Dye Laser and Oral Aminolevulinic Acid in Patients With Oral Leukoplakia

Brief Summary: This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of photodynamic therapy using aminolevulinic acid in treating patients with oral leukoplakia. Photodynamic therapy uses a drug, such as aminolevulinic acid, that becomes active when it is exposed to a certain kind of light. When the drug is active, abnormal cells are killed. Photodynamic therapy using aminolevulinic acid may be effective against oral leukoplakia.