New pill aims to calm painful skin flares in rare sun allergy disease

NCT ID NCT07024316

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study tests an oral drug called ATL-001 (ciclopirox) in 6 adults with congenital erythropoietic porphyria (CEP), a rare disease that causes severe skin damage from sunlight. The goal is to see if the drug reduces skin lesions, fatigue, and other symptoms. Participants will be monitored for 6 months before treatment and then during 12-week treatment cycles.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • The Cleveland Clinics

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    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States

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