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BF-200 ALA 1%

Phase 2

Actinic Keratosis | Small molecule | Dermatology |Biofrontera Inc.|Last Updated: Jul 19, 2016

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment105

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Clinical trial landscape

BF-200 ALA 1% · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT02799030A Clinical Trial of Topical Photodynamic Therapy With 5-aminolevulinic Acid for the Treatment of Actinic KeratosisActinic Keratosis
COMPLETED105 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Clinical Trial of Topical Photodynamic Therapy With 5-aminolevulinic Acid for the Treatment of Actinic Keratosis
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Total clearance rate of AK lesions
12 weeks after photodynamic therapy (PDT)

Total clearance rate of all AK lesions, defined as the percentage of baseline lesions within the target treatment areas showing complete remission at week 12 post treatment.

Secondary Endpoints

Percentage of subjects totally cleared
12 weeks after PDT
Reduction of Total Lesion Area
12 weeks after PDT
Reduction of Lesion Size
12 weeks after PDT
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingTRIPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
BF-200 ALA 0%PLACEBO_COMPARATORTopical application of matched placebo gel without containing 5-ALA. Application of a 1 mm thick layer covering each lesion and approximately 1 cm of the surrounding margin.
BF-200 ALA 1%EXPERIMENTALTopical application of BF-200 ALA gel containing 0.78 mg/g 5-aminolevulinic acid. Application of a 1 mm thick layer covering each lesion and approximately 1 cm of the surrounding margin.
BF-200 ALA 3%EXPERIMENTALTopical application of BF-200 ALA gel containing 3.8 mg/g 5-aminolevulinic acid. Application of a 1 mm thick layer covering each lesion and approximately 1 cm of the surrounding margin.
BF-200 ALA 10%EXPERIMENTALTopical application of BF-200 ALA gel containing 78 mg/g 5-aminolevulinic acid. Application of a 1 mm thick layer covering each lesion and approximately 1 cm of the surrounding margin.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
BF-200 ALA 1%DRUGtopical treatment for photodynamic therapy combining drug application and after 3 h of drug incubation subsequent illumination with a broad spectrum light source .
BF-200 ALA 3%DRUGtopical treatment for photodynamic therapy combining drug application and after 3 h of drug incubation subsequent illumination with a broad spectrum light source .
BF-200 ALA 10%DRUGtopical treatment for photodynamic therapy combining drug application and after 3 h of drug incubation subsequent illumination with a broad spectrum light source .
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 85 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo

Inclusion Criteria: * The subjects were willing and able to sign the informed consent form. * Men and women aged between 18 and 85 years. * Had a general good and stable health condition as confirmed by a physical examination and by medical history. * The subjects accepted to abstain from sunbathin...

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Frequently asked questions about BF-200 ALA 1%

What is BF-200 ALA 1% used for?

BF-200 ALA 1% is used for the treatment of actinic keratosis, a skin condition characterized by rough, scaly patches caused by sun damage. It is a topical photodynamic therapy agent being developed by Biofrontera Inc. for dermatological use.

What does BF-200 ALA 1% target?

BF-200 ALA 1% contains 5-aminolevulinic acid, a small molecule that is applied topically and activated by light in photodynamic therapy. It works by accumulating in abnormal skin cells, where light exposure triggers a reaction that destroys the targeted cells.

Who makes BF-200 ALA 1%?

BF-200 ALA 1% is being developed by Biofrontera Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on dermatology. The company's stock is listed under the ticker BFRI.

What phase is BF-200 ALA 1% in?

BF-200 ALA 1% is currently in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. One Phase 2 trial has been completed, with no active trials ongoing.

What clinical trials is BF-200 ALA 1% in?

BF-200 ALA 1% has been studied in one completed Phase 2 clinical trial, identified as NCT02799030. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial enrolled 105 participants with actinic keratosis and evaluated the efficacy of topical photodynamic therapy with 5-aminolevulinic acid.

Is BF-200 ALA 1% the same as 5-aminolevulinic acid?

BF-200 ALA 1% is a formulation containing 5-aminolevulinic acid as its active ingredient. It is a specific product being developed by Biofrontera Inc. for actinic keratosis, and the trial NCT02799030 refers to it as a topical photodynamic therapy with 5-aminolevulinic acid.