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Actinic KeratosisPhase 1NCT01449513

PEP005 Gel - Biological Effects in Actinic Keratosis Assessed by Reflectance Confocal Microscopy

A Phase 1 study testing Ingenol mebutate in people with Actinic Keratosis, run by LEO Pharma at 1 site in Germany.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This trial will be conducted to explore the biological effects in the skin following treatment with PEP005 Gel, 0.05% administered for two consecutive days, assessed by reflectance confocal microscopy. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Actinic Keratosis
What is being tested?
Ingenol mebutate
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
24 participants
Where
1 siteGermany
Study dates
Sep 2011to May 2012
Phase
Phase 1
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Male or female subjects at least 18 years of age
  • Subjects with AK lesions and subclinical AK lesions within a contiguous 25 cm2 area on the upper extremity
  • Subjects must have a 25 cm2 area of normal skin on the inner upper arm
  • Female subjects must be of either:• Non-childbearing potential, post-menopausal, or have a confirmed clinical history of sterility or • Childbearing potential, with a confirmed negative urine pregnancy test prior to exposure.
  • Female subjects of childbearing potential must be willing to consent to using high effective methods of contraception
  • Ability to follow trial instructions and likely to complete all trial requirements
  • Obtained written informed consent prior to any trial-related procedures

Who cannot join

  • Location of the selected treatment areas:• Within 5 cm of an incompletely healed wound or infected area of the skin • Within 10 cm of a suspected basal cell carcinoma (BCC) or squamous cell carcinoma(SCC)
  • History or evidence of skin conditions other than the trial indication that would interfere with evaluation of the investigational product
  • Clinical diagnosis/history or evidence of any medical condition that would expose a subject to an undue risk of a significant AE or interfere with assessments of safety during the course of the trial, as determined by Investigator clinical judgment
  • Anticipated need for in-patient hospitalisation or in-patient surgery during the trial period.
  • Current participation in any other interventional clinical trial
  • Subjects who have received treatment with any non-marketed drug product within the last two months
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  • Previous enrolment in this clinical trial
  • Prohibited Therapies and/or Medications 2 weeks prior to the Screening visit within 2 cm of selected treatment area:•Cosmetic or therapeutic procedures •Use of acid-containing therapeutic products • Use of topical salves or topical steroids
  • Prohibited Therapies and/or Medications: within 4 weeks prior to the Screening visit: • Treatment with immunomodulators, cytotoxic drugs or interferon/interferon inducers,systemic medications that suppress the immune system, or with UVB
  • Prohibited Therapies and/or Medications: within 8 weeks prior to the Screening visit: • Treatment with 5-FU, imiquimod, diclofenac, or photodynamic therapy: within 2 cm of the selected treatment areas.
  • Use of systemic retinoids

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Germany1 site
  • Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

    Berlin, 10117

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About this study

Official title: A Phase 1, Two-stage, Single-centre, Open Label, Within- and Between-subject Comparison Trial to Explore the Biological Effects of PEP005 (Ingenol Mebutate) Gel, 0.05%, Applied Once Daily for 2 Consecutive Days in Subjects With Actinic Keratosis on the Upper Extrem-ity. A Single-arm First Stage Followed by a Two-arm, Parallel Group, Randomized, Placebo (Vehicle) -Controlled Second Stage

This trial will be conducted to explore the biological effects in the skin following treatment with PEP005 Gel, 0.05% administered for two consecutive days, assessed by reflectance confocal microscopy.

Being tested
Ingenol mebutate, Placebo Gel
Medical subject headings
Keratosis, Actinic

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Ingenol mebutateDrug

    Also called PEP005

    0.05% Ingenol mebutate Gel once daily for 2 consecutive days

  • Placebo GelDrug

    Gel vehicle of PEP005

Study groups in NCT01449513
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
PEP005 Gel 0.05%Active comparatoractive ingredient of PEP005: Ingenol mebutate
Receives: Drug: Ingenol mebutate
Placebo GelPlacebo comparatorVehicle of PEP005 Gel
Receives: Drug: Placebo Gel

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change in Degree of Infiltration

    Change from baseline in the degree of infiltration of the epidermis by inflammatory cells following treatment with ingenol mebutate gel, 0.05% as assessed by Reflectance Confocal Microscopy (RCM) in actinic keratosis (AK) skin.This RCM imaging technique is a relatively new non-invasive, real-time evaluation method to generate horizontal skin sections at a resolution comparable to routine histology.

    The degree of infiltration of the epidermis by inflammatory cells will be based on "inflammation/small bright cells" (grading 0-3) as assessed by RCM from baseline across the trial period for the subjects receiving PEP005 Gel. The degree of infiltration of the dermis by inflammatory cells will be based on "inflammatory cells in the dermis" (grading 0-3) as assessed by RCM from baseline across the trial period for the subjects receiving PEP005 Gel.

    Measured: Baseline to Day 2

  2. Change in Degree of Infiltration

    Change from baseline in the degree of infiltration of the epidermis by inflammatory cells following treatment with ingenol mebutate gel, 0.05% as assessed by Reflectance Confocal Microscopy (RCM) in Sub actinic keratosis (AK) skin.

    The degree of infiltration of the epidermis by inflammatory cells will be based on "inflammation/small bright cells" (grading 0-3) as assessed by RCM from baseline across the trial period for the subjects receiving PEP005 Gel. The degree of infiltration of the dermis by inflammatory cells will be based on "inflammatory cells in the dermis" (grading 0-3) as assessed by RCM from baseline across the trial period for the subjects receiving PEP005 Gel.

    Measured: Baseline to Day 2

  3. Change in Degree of Infiltration

    Change from baseline in the degree of infiltration of the epidermis by inflammatory cells following treatment with ingenol mebutate gel, 0.05% as assessed by RCM (Reflectance Confocal Microscopy) in normal skin.

    The degree of infiltration of the epidermis by inflammatory cells will be based on "inflammation/small bright cells" (grading 0-3) as assessed by RCM from baseline across the trial period for the subjects receiving PEP005 Gel. The degree of infiltration of the dermis by inflammatory cells will be based on "inflammatory cells in the dermis" (grading 0-3) as assessed by RCM from baseline across the trial period for the subjects receiving PEP005 Gel.

    Measured: Baseline to Day 2

  4. Change in Degree of Infiltration

    Change from baseline in the degree of infiltration of the epidermis by inflammatory cells following treatment with ingenol mebutate gel, 0.05% as assessed by RCM (Reflectance Confocal Microscopy) in AK (actinic keratosis) skin

    Measured: Baseline to Day 3

  5. Change in Degree of Infiltration

    Change from baseline in the degree of infiltration of the epidermis by inflammatory cells following treatment with ingenol mebutate gel, 0.05% as assessed by RCM (Reflectance Confocal Microscopy) in Sub AK (actinic keratosis) skin.

    The degree of infiltration of the epidermis by inflammatory cells will be based on "inflammation/small bright cells" (grading 0-3) as assessed by RCM from baseline across the trial period for the subjects receiving PEP005 Gel. The degree of infiltration of the dermis by inflammatory cells will be based on "inflammatory cells in the dermis" (grading 0-3) as assessed by RCM from baseline across the trial period for the subjects receiving PEP005 Gel.

    Measured: Baseline to Day 3

  6. Change in Degree of Infiltration

    Change from baseline in the degree of infiltration of the epidermis by inflammatory cells following treatment with ingenol mebutate gel, 0.05% as assessed by RCM (Reflectance Confocal Microscopy) in normal skin

    The degree of infiltration of the epidermis by inflammatory cells will be based on "inflammation/small bright cells" (grading 0-3) as assessed by RCM from baseline across the trial period for the subjects receiving PEP005 Gel. The degree of infiltration of the dermis by inflammatory cells will be based on "inflammatory cells in the dermis" (grading 0-3) as assessed by RCM from baseline across the trial period for the subjects receiving PEP005 Gel.

    Measured: Baseline to Day 3

  7. Change in Degree of Infiltration

    Change from baseline in the degree of infiltration of the epidermis by inflammatory cells following treatment with ingenol mebutate gel, 0.05% as assessed by RCM (Reflectance Confocal Microscopy) in AK (actinic keratosis) skin

    The degree of infiltration of the epidermis by inflammatory cells will be based on "inflammation/small bright cells" (grading 0-3) as assessed by RCM from baseline across the trial period for the subjects receiving PEP005 Gel. The degree of infiltration of the dermis by inflammatory cells will be based on "inflammatory cells in the dermis" (grading 0-3) as assessed by RCM from baseline across the trial period for the subjects receiving PEP005 Gel.

    Measured: Baseline to Day 8

  8. Change in Degree of Infiltration

    Change from baseline in the degree of infiltration of the epidermis by inflammatory cells following treatment with ingenol mebutate gel, 0.05% as assessed by RCM (Reflectance Confocal Microscopy) in Sub AK (actinic keratosis) skin

    The degree of infiltration of the epidermis by inflammatory cells will be based on "inflammation/small bright cells" (grading 0-3) as assessed by RCM from baseline across the trial period for the subjects receiving PEP005 Gel. The degree of infiltration of the dermis by inflammatory cells will be based on "inflammatory cells in the dermis" (grading 0-3) as assessed by RCM from baseline across the trial period for the subjects receiving PEP005 Gel.

    Measured: Baseline to Day 8

  9. Change in Degree of Infiltration

    Change from baseline in the degree of infiltration of the epidermis by inflammatory cells following treatment with ingenol mebutate gel, 0.05% as assessed by RCM (Reflectance Confocal Microscopy) in normal skin

    The degree of infiltration of the epidermis by inflammatory cells will be based on "inflammation/small bright cells" (grading 0-3) as assessed by RCM from baseline across the trial period for the subjects receiving PEP005 Gel. The degree of infiltration of the dermis by inflammatory cells will be based on "inflammatory cells in the dermis" (grading 0-3) as assessed by RCM from baseline across the trial period for the subjects receiving PEP005 Gel.

    Measured: Baseline to Day 8

  10. Change in Degree of Infiltration

    Change from baseline in the degree of infiltration of the epidermis by inflammatory cells following treatment with ingenol mebutate gel, 0.05% as assessed by RCM (Reflectance Confocal Microscopy) in AK (actinic keratosis) skin

    The degree of infiltration of the epidermis by inflammatory cells will be based on "inflammation/small bright cells" (grading 0-3) as assessed by RCM from baseline across the trial period for the subjects receiving PEP005 Gel. The degree of infiltration of the dermis by inflammatory cells will be based on "inflammatory cells in the dermis" (grading 0-3) as assessed by RCM from baseline across the trial period for the subjects receiving PEP005 Gel.

    Measured: Baseline to Day 57

  11. Change in Degree of Infiltration

    Change from baseline in the degree of infiltration of the epidermis by inflammatory cells following treatment with ingenol mebutate gel, 0.05% as assessed by RCM (Reflectance Confocal Microscopy) in Sub AK (actinic keratosis) skin

    The degree of infiltration of the epidermis by inflammatory cells will be based on "inflammation/small bright cells" (grading 0-3) as assessed by RCM from baseline across the trial period for the subjects receiving PEP005 Gel. The degree of infiltration of the dermis by inflammatory cells will be based on "inflammatory cells in the dermis" (grading 0-3) as assessed by RCM from baseline across the trial period for the subjects receiving PEP005 Gel.

    Measured: Baseline to Day 57

  12. Change in Degree of Infiltration

    Change from baseline in the degree of infiltration of the epidermis by inflammatory cells following treatment with ingenol mebutate gel, 0.05% as assessed by RCM (Reflectance Confocal Microscopy) in normal skin

    The degree of infiltration of the epidermis by inflammatory cells will be based on "inflammation/small bright cells" (grading 0-3) as assessed by RCM from baseline across the trial period for the subjects receiving PEP005 Gel. The degree of infiltration of the dermis by inflammatory cells will be based on "inflammatory cells in the dermis" (grading 0-3) as assessed by RCM from baseline across the trial period for the subjects receiving PEP005 Gel.

    Measured: Baseline to Day 57

  13. Change in Degree of Necrosis

    Change from baseline in the degree of necrosis in the epidermis following treatment with ingenol mebutate gel, 0.05% as assessed by RCM (Reflectance Confocal Microscopy) in AK (actinic keratosis) skin

    Measured: Baseline to Day 2

  14. Change in Degree of Necrosis

    Change from baseline in the degree of necrosis in the epidermis following treatment with ingenol mebutate gel, 0.05% as assessed by RCM (Reflectance Confocal Microscopy) in Sub AK (actinic keratosis) skin

    Measured: Baseline to Day 2

  15. Change in Degree of Necrosis

    Change from baseline in the degree of necrosis in the epidermis following treatment with ingenol mebutate gel, 0.05% as assessed by RCM (Reflectance Confocal Microscopy) in normal skin

    Measured: Baseline to Day 2

  16. Change in Degree of Necrosis

    Change from baseline in the degree of necrosis in the epidermis following treatment with ingenol mebutate gel, 0.05% as assessed by RCM(Reflectance Confocal Microscopy) in AK (actinic keratosis) skin

    Measured: Baseline to Day 3

  17. Change in Degree of Necrosis

    Change from baseline in the degree of necrosis in the epidermis following treatment with ingenol mebutate gel, 0.05% as assessed by RCM (Reflectance Confocal Microscopy) in Sub AK (actinic keratosis) skin

    Measured: Baseline to Day 3

  18. Change in Degree of Necrosis

    Change from baseline in the degree of necrosis in the epidermis following treatment with ingenol mebutate gel, 0.05% as assessed by RCM (Reflectance Confocal Microscopy) in normal skin

    Measured: Baseline to Day 3

  19. Change in Degree of Necrosis

    Change from baseline in the degree of necrosis in the epidermis following treatment with ingenol mebutate gel, 0.05% as assessed by RCM (Reflectance Confocal Microscopy) in AK (actinic keratosis) skin

    Measured: Baseline to Day 8

  20. Change in Degree of Necrosis

    Change from baseline in the degree of necrosis in the epidermis following treatment with ingenol mebutate gel, 0.05% as assessed by RCM (Reflectance Confocal Microscopy) in Sub AK (actinic keratosis) skin

    Measured: Baseline to Day 8

  21. Change in Degree of Necrosis

    Change from baseline in the degree of necrosis in the epidermis following treatment with ingenol mebutate gel,0.05% as assessed by RCM (Reflectance Confocal Microscopy) in normal skin

    Measured: Baseline to Day 8

  22. Change in Degree of Necrosis

    Change from baseline in the degree of necrosis in the epidermis following treatment with ingenol mebutate gel, 0.05% as assessed by RCM (Reflectance Confocal Microscopy) in AK (actinic keratosis) skin

    Measured: Baseline to Day 57

  23. Change in Degree of Necrosis

    Change from baseline in the degree of necrosis in the epidermis following treatment with ingenol mebutate gel, 0.05% as assessed by RCM (Reflectance Confocal Microscopy) in Sub AK (actinic keratosis) skin

    Measured: Baseline to Day 57

  24. Change in Degree of Necrosis

    Change from baseline in the degree of necrosis in the epidermis following treatment with ingenol mebutate gel, 0.05% as assessed by RCM in normal skin

    Measured: Baseline to Day 57

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted10 Oct 2011 (estimated)
  2. Study startSep 2011
  3. Primary completionMay 2012
  4. Study completionMay 2012

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1
Primary purpose
Other
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
24 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01449513
Sponsor's protocol ID
LP0041-03
Status last verified
Apr 2016
First submitted
6 Oct 2011
Last updated
7 Mar 2025
Data monitoring committee
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study testing Ingenol mebutate in people with Actinic Keratosis, run by LEO Pharma at 1 site in Germany.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 7 inclusion and 11 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 7 Mar 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Germany. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 27 May 2015). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change in Degree of Infiltration (time frame: Baseline to Day 2). The study lists 24 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 7 Mar 2025.

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