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Gene Expression Profiling and Phototoxicity in Adults and Children Exposed to Ultraviolet Radiation
This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified by National Cancer Institute (NCI), April 2008
First Received: December 11, 2006   Last Updated: January 19, 2010   History of Changes
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Information provided by: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00411008
  Purpose

RATIONALE: Certain drugs, such as doxycycline and voriconazole, may cause phototoxicity when a patient is exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation (sunlight). Studying the pattern of gene expression after exposure to UV light may help doctors prevent phototoxicity and plan the best treatment.

PURPOSE: This clinical trial is studying gene expression profiling and phototoxicity in adults and children who are taking doxycycline or voriconazole and who are exposed to UV radiation.


Condition Intervention
Drug/Agent Toxicity by Tissue/Organ
Drug: doxycycline
Drug: voriconazole
Genetic: gene expression analysis
Genetic: molecular genetic technique
Genetic: polymorphism analysis
Other: laboratory biomarker analysis
Other: pharmacological study
Procedure: biopsy
Procedure: dermatologic complications management/prevention
Procedure: management of therapy complications

Study Type: Observational
Official Title: A Pilot Pediatric/Adult Study of Gene Expression Profiling and Clinical Characterization of Phototoxicity

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Further study details as provided by National Cancer Institute (NCI):

Primary Outcome Measures:
  • Global gene expression profiles of phototoxic skin reactions in healthy volunteers treated with doxycycline
  • Comparison of gene expression profiles of phototoxic skin reactions in healthy volunteers treated with doxycycline with gene expression profiles of skin exposed to ultraviolet radiation in the absence of doxycycline
  • Voriconazole-related phototoxicity utilizing phototesting
  • Phototoxic protection from the use of sunblock in participants with phototoxicity related to voriconazole

Secondary Outcome Measures:
  • Relationship between voriconazole phototoxicity and pharmacogenomics
  • Role of UVA (320-400 nm) and visible light in phototoxicity reactions associated with doxycycline and voriconazole

Estimated Enrollment: 195
Study Start Date: June 2006
Estimated Primary Completion Date: June 2008 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Detailed Description:

OBJECTIVES:

Primary

  • Determine the global gene expression profiles of phototoxic skin reactions in healthy volunteers treated with doxycycline and compare these expression profiles with the expression profiles of skin exposed to ultraviolet radiation in the absence of doxycycline.
  • Characterize voriconazole-related phototoxicity in participants utilizing phototesting.
  • Determine if participants with phototoxicity related to voriconazole receive reasonable phototoxic protection from the use of sunblock.

Secondary

  • Determine the relationship between voriconazole phototoxicity and pharmacogenomics (cytochrome P450 isoenzyme CYP2C19).
  • Determine the role of UVA (320-400 nm) and visible light in phototoxicity reactions associated with doxycycline and voriconazole.

OUTLINE: This is a pilot study.

  • Healthy volunteers: On day 1, participants undergo baseline phototesting comprising solar-simulated ultraviolet radiation (ssUVR), UVA, and visible light exposures on sun-protected skin and pre- and post-exposure photographic documentation. On day 2, participants undergo additional photographic documentation, colorimeter measurements of non-exposed laterally adjacent skin and post-exposure sites with minimal visible erythema, and biopsies (using a modified shave biopsy technique) of exposed and unexposed skin. Participants receive oral doxycycline twice daily on days 3-5. On day 6, participants receive the final dose (7th dose of oral doxycycline) followed 2 hours later by blood draws (for liver function testing and pharmacologic analyses). Participants also undergo phototesting comprising ssUVR, UVA, and visible light exposure and pre- and post-exposure photographic documentation. On day 7, participants undergo additional photographic documentation, colorimeter measurements, and biopsies of exposed and unexposed skin.

Skin biopsies are examined by gene expression microarray studies.

  • Participants currently receiving, previously received, or scheduled to receive voriconazole: On days 1 and 2, participants undergo baseline phototesting, pre- and post-exposure photographic documentation, and colorimeter measurements as in healthy volunteers. Biopsies are optional. On or about day 10 (after ≥ 7 days of receiving oral voriconazole), participants receive a dose of oral voriconazole followed 1 hour later by blood draws (for liver function testing and pharmacologic analyses). Participants also undergo sunscreen phototesting comprising ssUVR, UVA, and visible light exposure on skin protected with an over-the-counter sunscreen and sunblock, and pre- and post-exposure photographic documentation. On day 11, participants undergo additional photographic documentation, colorimeter measurements, and optional biopsies.

Blood is examined for cytochrome P450 genotyping (CYP2C19 gene variations) via restriction fragment-length polymorphism-based techniques or nucleotide sequencing.

PROJECTED ACCRUAL: A total of 195 participants will be accrued for this study.

  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   8 Years and older
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   Yes
Criteria

DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Meets 1 of the following criteria:

    • Scheduled to begin voriconazole therapy OR previously received OR currently receiving chronic voriconazole therapy

      • 8 years of age and over
      • Any skin phototype
      • Unexposed skin available for testing (no extensive skin disease) (for participants who are scheduled to begin voriconazole therapy)

        • Test sites for solar-stimulated ultraviolet radiation (ssUVR), UVA, and visible light exposures must be devoid of sunburn, suntan, scars, active dermal lesions, prior radiotherapy exposure, or uneven skin tone
        • Presence of nevi allowed provided they will not interfere with study results
        • Excess hair allowed if clipped or shaved
      • No history of idiopathic abnormal response to sunlight, such as polymorphic light eruption or solar urticaria (for participants who are scheduled to begin voriconazole therapy)

        • Prior remote history of phototoxicity reaction allowed
      • No history of keloid formation (for adult participants who are scheduled to begin voriconazole therapy and are undergoing modified shave biopsy)
    • Healthy volunteer

      • Age 18 to 45 years
      • Skin phototype II
      • Antinuclear antibodies/extractable nuclear antigen < 3
      • No history of idiopathic abnormal response to sunlight, such as polymorphic light eruption or solar urticaria

        • Prior remote history of phototoxicity reaction allowed
      • Unexposed skin available for testing (no extensive skin disease)

        • Test sites for ssUVR, UVA, and visible light exposures must be devoid of sunburn, suntan, scars, active dermal lesions, prior radiotherapy exposure, or uneven skin tone
        • Presence of nevi allowed provided they will not interfere with study results
        • Excess hair allowed if clipped or shaved
      • No history of keloid formation

PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Not pregnant or nursing
  • Fertile participants must use effective contraception
  • No confounding past or present medical illness that, in the opinion of the investigator, would increase risk for study participation, including any of the following:

    • History of graft-vs-host disease
    • Receiving concurrent chemotherapy or completed chemotherapy within the past 2 weeks with known photoexacerbating agents (e.g., alkylating agents, doxorubicin hydrochloride, methotrexate, or cisplatin)
    • Received prior radiotherapy to the intended sites for phototesting
  • No history of allergic reaction to lidocaine (for healthy volunteers OR for adult participants who are scheduled to begin voriconazole therapy and are undergoing modified shave biopsy)
  • No allergy to tetracycline (for healthy volunteers)
  • Liver function profile normal (for healthy volunteers)

    • No history of liver disease or hepatitis
  • Willing to avoid excessive sun exposure and tanning equipment for 6 weeks prior to, during, and for 1 week after study participation

PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY:

  • See Disease Characteristics
  • More than 7 days or 7 half-lives of phototesting (whichever is longer) since prior and no concurrent systemic medication, herbal supplements, or vitamins that are known to be associated with abnormal light response or effect cytochrome P450 enzymes (for healthy volunteers)
  • No concurrent medications, herbal supplements, vitamins, or compounds containing bismuth subsalicylate (e.g., Pepto-Bismol) (for healthy volunteers)
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00411008

Locations
United States, Maryland
Warren Grant Magnuson Clinical Center - NCI Clinical Trials Referral Office Recruiting
Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892-1182
Contact: Clinical Trials Office - Warren Grant Magnusen Clinical Center     888-NCI-1937        
Sponsors and Collaborators
Investigators
Principal Investigator: Heidi Kong, MD NCI - Dermatology Branch
  More Information

Additional Information:
No publications provided

Study ID Numbers: CDR0000498292, NCI-06-C-0198, NCI-P6963
Study First Received: December 11, 2006
Last Updated: January 19, 2010
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00411008     History of Changes
Health Authority: Unspecified

Keywords provided by National Cancer Institute (NCI):
drug/agent toxicity by tissue/organ

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Anti-Infective Agents
Antiprotozoal Agents
Skin Diseases
Photosensitivity Disorders
Dermatitis, Phototoxic
Dermatitis, Contact
Pharmacologic Actions
Antimalarials
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Antiparasitic Agents
Antifungal Agents
Therapeutic Uses
Voriconazole
Skin Diseases, Eczematous
Dermatitis, Irritant
Doxycycline
Dermatitis

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on February 08, 2010