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. 1986 Aug;145(2):192–195.

Phase II Trial of β-All-trans-Retinoic Acid for Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Delivered via a Collagen Sponge and Cervical Cap

Vivian Graham 1, Earl S Surwit 1, Sheldon Weiner 1, Frank L Meyskens Jr 1
PMCID: PMC1306873  PMID: 3765597

Abstract

Retinoids are effective suppressors of the phenotypic development of cancer in many animal systems, whether the process is initiated by chemical, physical or viral carcinogens. Cases of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia are excellent for studying the effectiveness of retinoids as chemopreventive agents because the process can be closely followed by serial colposcopic and pathologic (cytology or biopsy) means and changes in the condition safely monitored. We have previously conducted a phase I study of trans-retinoic acid (Tretinoin) given topically by a collagen sponge and cervical cap. A dose of 0.372% was selected for phase II trial. We have treated 20 patients with topical retinoic acid, and a complete response with total regression of disease was obtained in 50%. Systemic and cervical side effects were mild and vaginal side effects moderate but tolerable. These results provide a clinical basis for a randomized, double-blind phase III study to definitely answer the question of whether retinoic acid is an effective chemopreventive agent for cervical cancer.

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