New pill could ease rare skin disease

NCT ID NCT07090889

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-stage trial tests an oral drug called KM-023 for Olmsted Syndrome, a rare genetic condition causing painful, thick skin on the palms and soles. First, healthy volunteers will receive single or multiple doses to check safety and how the body handles the drug. Then, patients with Olmsted Syndrome will take the drug twice daily for 12 weeks to see if it reduces skin thickening and lesions. The study is small and focused on safety, not yet proof of a cure.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
KM-023 (oral solution)
What this could lead to
If this early trial shows promise, it could point toward a treatment that reduces painful skin thickening and lesions in Olmsted Syndrome.
What could go wrong
This is a very early Phase 1 study with only 64 participants. The main goal is safety, not proof of effectiveness. Many drugs fail at this stage.

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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

  • Biotrial

    RECRUITING

    Rennes, France

  • Northwestern University, Department of Dermatology

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

  • Paris Descartes Necker Cochin, Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades Bat Imagine RDC

    RECRUITING

    Paris, France

  • Royal London Hospital

    RECRUITING

    London, United Kingdom