Substance / Medication

Delta-aminolevulinic acid

Overview

Active Ingredient
aminolevulinic acid
RxNorm CUI
683

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Administration details including route, dosing schedules, preparation instructions, and contraindications are pending physician authorship.

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Clinical Trials

40 trials linked to this intervention

40
Total Trials
6
Recruiting
13
With Results

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Global epidemiology of actinic keratosis in the general population: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
George Christopher D, Lee Truelian, Hollestein Loes M et al. · Br J Dermatol · 2024
PMID: 37890083Meta-Analysis
The cutaneous microbiome in skin cancer - A systematic review.
Ding Ruojun, Lian ShengYang Bertrand, Tam Yew Chong et al. · J Dtsch Dermatol Ges · 2024
PMID: 38243841Meta-Analysis
Application of microneedling in photodynamic therapy: A systematic review.
Tian Run, Wang Xunyi, Li Yong et al. · Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther · 2024
PMID: 38367923Meta-Analysis
Systematic review of randomized controlled trials of topicals for actinic keratosis field therapy.
Patel Paras, Wang Jennifer, Bitterman David et al. · Arch Dermatol Res · 2024
PMID: 38498070Meta-Analysis
Lead and delta-aminolevulinic acid dehydratase polymorphism: where does it lead? A meta-analysis.
Scinicariello Franco, Murray H Edward, Moffett Daphne B et al. · Environ Health Perspect · 2007
PMID: 17366816Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Delta-aminolevulinic acid-based photodynamic therapy for acne on the body.
Kimura Makoto, Itoh Yoshiyasu, Tokuoka Yoshikazu et al. · J Dermatol · 2004
PMID: 15801258Trial
Topical delta-aminolevulinic acid-based photodynamic therapy for Japanese actinic keratoses.
Itoh Y, Ninomiya Y, Henta T et al. · J Dermatol · 2000
PMID: 10989575Trial

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Risk profile, common and serious adverse effects, contraindications, and drug interactions are pending physician authorship.

Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
5-aminolevulinic acid (substance)
SNOMED CT
259496005
UMLS CUI
C0002563
RxNorm CUI
683

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 1 entities in the Ltrl knowledge graph.

1
Conditions
0
Biomarkers
0
Specialists
0
Symptoms
40
Clinical Trials

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Ltrl clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.