Cold plasma zaps away Kids' skin lesions in new trial
NCT ID NCT05937672
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a cold atmospheric plasma device on children aged 4-21 with warts or molluscum lesions. The device uses ionized gas to treat the lesions without heat. The trial was terminated early, so we don't have full results on how well it worked or its safety.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- cold atmospheric plasma device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a non-invasive, painless treatment option for common skin lesions in children.
- What could go wrong
- The trial was terminated early, so we don't have clear evidence it works. It was also a small study with only 60 participants.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States