Can a new skin gel fight stubborn bacterial infections?

NCT ID NCT07790770

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First seen Aug 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests a new gel called CMS-F021, applied to the skin, to see if it is safe and tolerable in healthy adults. The study is the first time this gel is given to humans, and it will check how the body absorbs it and whether it causes skin irritation. Participants receive either the gel or a placebo, with doses increasing gradually. If the gel proves safe, it may later be studied as a treatment for skin infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
CMS-F021 gel, a topical investigational drug applied to the skin
What this could lead to
If it works, this could lead to a new topical treatment for skin infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria, offering an alternative to oral antibiotics.
What could go wrong
This is an early, first-in-human study focused on safety, not effectiveness. The drug may cause skin irritation or other side effects, and it may not work as hoped in later trials.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 1

The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.

Participants

About 72 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jul 2026

Expected to finish

Mar 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 55 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: Participants must meet all of the following eligibility criteria to be enrolled in this study: 1. Voluntarily participate in this study and sign the informed consent form, able to understand and comply with all requirements and restrictions of this study, and capable of completing the study according to the protocol; 2. Age between 18 and 55 years (inclusive of boundary values, based on the date of signing the informed consent form), male or female; 3. Body mass index (BMI) within the range of 19.0-26.0 kg/m² (inclusive of boundary values) at screening, with female weight ≥ 45.0 kg and male weight ≥ 50.0 kg; 4. Participants with reproductive potential (including their partners) must have no plans for pregnancy, egg donation, or sperm donation from the date of signing the informed consent form until 3 months after the last dose of study medication, and must strictly adhere to contraceptive measures during this period. Exclusion Criteria: Any participant meeting any of the following exclusion criteria will not be eligible for enrollment: 1. Those with a history of allergy or allergic constitution; 2. Abnormal vital signs, physical examination, laboratory tests (complete blood count, blood biochemistry, coagulation function, urinalysis), or 12-lead ECG findings at screening, judged by the investigator to have clinical significance; 3. History or clinical manifestations of significant diseases involving cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary/reproductive, hematologic, endocrine/metabolic, rheumatologic/immunologic, neurological/psychiatric, or musculoskeletal systems requiring medication and/or other treatments (including dietary restrictions and physical therapy), or considered by the investigator unsuitable for participation in this study; 4)Those with a history of severe skin diseases; 5\) Evidence of current acute skin infection, or history of recurrent or chronic severe skin infections; 6) Researchers believe there may be some skin conditions that could interfere with skin assessment; 7) Use of any prescription or non-prescription medication (including herbal medicines, vitamins, minerals, and dietary supplements) within 2 weeks before dosing or within at least five half-lives (whichever is longer); 8) Participation in any other clinical trial involving drugs or medical devices within 3 months prior to screening, or planning to participate in such trials during this study, or still within the 5 half-life window of a previous investigational agent (whichever is longer); 9) History of drug abuse within the past 6 months, or positive results in any drug abuse screening test; 10) Weekly alcohol consumption exceeding 14 units within the past 3 months (1 unit = 360 mL beer, 150 mL wine, or 45 mL spirits), or positive alcohol breath test result, or inability to abstain from alcohol during the study; 11) Average daily smoking of more than 5 cigarettes within the past 3 months, or inability to discontinue use of any tobacco products during the study; 12) Pregnant or breast feeding females; 13) Difficulty with venipuncture (e.g., history of needle phobia or fainting due to blood draw), or poor venous access deemed unsuitable by the investigator; 14) Blood donation or blood loss ≥ 400 mL within 3 months prior to screening, or receipt of blood transfusion or blood products, or plan to donate blood during the study period; 15) Any other condition determined by the investigator to be unsuitable for participation in this study.

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Locations

  • Beijing Jishuitan Hospital,Capital Medical University

    RECRUITING

    Beijing, China