Could a parasite drug clear flat warts? new trial investigates
NCT ID NCT07710638
First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether ivermectin, a drug used for parasitic infections, can treat flat warts (plane warts). Researchers will give some participants ivermectin (by mouth and on the skin) and others a placebo to see if the drug helps clear the warts. The study includes people of all ages over 5 years old who have not treated their warts in the last month.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ivermectin (oral and topical)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, ivermectin could offer a new, affordable treatment option for flat warts.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial, and ivermectin's antiviral effects against warts are not yet proven. Results may not lead to a standard treatment.
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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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Department of Dermatology , Al-Azhar university hospital
Asyut, Egypt