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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of photodynamic therapy (PDT)in treatment of Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and recurrence rate after 6 months.
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 recurrence rate after 6 months .
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,recurrence rate and probable side effects.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| BCC, ALA-PDT | Experimental | Patients with histologically proven basal cell carcinoma who were candidates for treatment with ALA-PDT |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| photodynamic therapy | Radiation | 5-ALA cream 20% topical administration + photodynamic therapy (red light) 120 j/cm2 |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| response rate at the end of therapy protocol (regarding tumor diameter and/or pathologic examination) | 1 year |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| recurrence rate(regarding clinical and/or pathological examination) after 6 months of follow up | 1 year |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| zohreh Tehranchi-nia, assist.prof. | skin research center | Principal Investigator |
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| ID | Term |
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| D002280 | Carcinoma, Basal Cell |
| ID | Term |
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| D002277 | Carcinoma |
| D009375 | Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial |
| D009370 | Neoplasms by Histologic Type |
| D009369 | Neoplasms |
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| ID | Term |
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| D010778 | Photochemotherapy |
| C008848 | 1-phenyl-3,3-dimethyltriazene |
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| D003131 | Combined Modality Therapy |
| D013812 | Therapeutics |
| D004358 | Drug Therapy |
| D010789 | Phototherapy |
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| D018295 |
| Neoplasms, Basal Cell |