New Bacteria-Based cream aims to soothe cancer drug rash

NCT ID NCT06830863

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a cream called ATR04-484 for treating moderate to severe skin rash that can happen when taking EGFR inhibitor cancer drugs. The cream contains a specially engineered bacteria. 32 adults will apply the cream or a placebo daily for 28 days to see if it is safe and helps clear the rash.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

ATR04-484, a cream containing engineered bacteria

What this could lead to

If it works, this could provide a new topical treatment for the painful skin rash caused by certain cancer drugs.

What could go wrong

This is an early phase 1/2 trial with only 32 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The cream may not work better than the placebo (vehicle) cream.

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Genesis Cancer and Blood Institute

    RECRUITING

    Hot Springs, Arkansas, 71913, United States

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  • Inova Schar Cancer

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    Fairfax, Virginia, 22031, United States

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  • MD Anderson

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    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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  • NYU Langone

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    New York, New York, 10016, United States

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  • The Ohio State University

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    Gahanna, Ohio, 43230, United States

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  • Yale University School of Medicine

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    New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States

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