Gene therapy aims to stop deadly skin cancer in rare disease patients

NCT ID NCT06731933

First seen Apr 26, 2026 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tests a gene therapy gel applied to skin after removing squamous cell carcinoma (a type of skin cancer) in people with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB), a rare condition causing fragile, blistering skin. The goal is to see if the therapy can lower the chance of cancer returning. About 16 adults with RDEB and confirmed skin cancer will take part.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Azienda Ospedliero-Universitaia

    RECRUITING

    Bari, Italy

    Contact

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  • Stanford University

    RECRUITING

    Redwood City, California, 94063, United States

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