Gentian violet study for painful skin condition pulled before it began
NCT ID NCT04388163
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study planned to test whether gentian violet, a common purple antiseptic, could reduce redness, drainage, and pain in people with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). Participants would have applied the treatment once and returned a month later to report changes. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any volunteers, so no results are available.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
gentian violet (a topical antiseptic)
What this could lead to
If it had worked, this could have pointed toward a simple, low-cost topical option to ease symptoms of hidradenitis suppurativa.
What could go wrong
The study was withdrawn before enrolling anyone, so we have no data on whether gentian violet helps. Even if tested, results might not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
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Locations
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Wake Forest School of Medicine
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States