Chemo patch for skin cancer shows promise in early trial

NCT ID NCT03646188

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This early-stage study tested a new way to deliver the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin directly into basal cell skin cancer using tiny dissolving needles on a patch. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if it could completely remove the cancer. The study included 13 adults with small, untreated skin cancers, but was stopped early.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

basal cell carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Center for Clinical and Cosmetic Research

    Aventura, Florida, 33180, United States