New cream combo could cut skin cancer treatment time in half

NCT ID NCT05381597

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study tests whether a combination of two creams (5-fluorouracil and calcipotriene) can clear low-risk skin cancers in just 1-2 weeks instead of the usual 4 weeks. About 200 adults with superficial basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma in situ will apply the cream daily. Researchers will check if the cancer is gone at 3 months and follow participants for 3 years to see if it stays away.

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  • Boston Medical Center Dermatology Clinic

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    Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, United States

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