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Finding studies
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Lead
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
With
OBJECTIVES: * Determine the maximum tolerated dose of photodynamic therapy using topically delivered silicon phthalocyanine 4 in participants with actinic keratosis, Bowen's disease, squamous cell or basal cell skin cancer, or stage IA, IB, IIA, or IIB mycosis fungoides. * Determine the safety and toxicity of this therapy with emphasis on whether it induces photosensitivity in non-treated sites in these participants . * Determine the antitumor mechanism of this therapy, by monitoring tissue changes via clinical, histological, immunohistochemical, and other biochemical markers, in these participants. * Determine, preliminarily, the dose of this therapy that results in highest clearing rates in these participants. OUTLINE: This is a dose-escalation study. Participants receive topical silicon phthalocyanine 4 (Pc 4). One hour later, participants undergo photodynamic therapy. Treatment repeats weekly for up to 3 weeks (up to 3 total treatments for the same lesion OR up to 3 lesions treated if multiple lesions are present). Cohorts of 3 participants receive escalating doses of Pc 4 and visible light until the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) is determined. The MTD is defined as the dose preceding that at which 1 of 3 participants experiences dose-limiting toxicity. Three additional participants are treated at the MTD. After completion of study therapy, participants are followed for up to 2 weeks. PROJECTED ACCRUAL: A total of 16-45 participants will be accrued for this study.
Age
18–120
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted