Can a blister beetle extract banish common warts? phase 3 trial investigates
NCT ID NCT07637734
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This Phase 3 trial tests YCANTH, a topical solution containing cantharidin (a substance from blister beetles), against a placebo for treating common warts. About 300 people aged 2 and older with at least one wart on their body (excluding certain areas) will receive either the active treatment or a vehicle control. The main goal is to see if YCANTH can completely clear all treatable warts by day 84, with a secondary focus on sustained clearance.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- YCANTH (cantharidin topical solution)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a proven, safe topical treatment for common warts, potentially clearing them without invasive procedures.
- What could go wrong
- This is a Phase 3 trial, but results may not apply to all wart types or locations. Some people may not respond, and side effects like blistering or pain are possible.
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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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DelRicht Research
Overland Park, Kansas, 66209, United States
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DelRicht Research
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70809, United States
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