Experimental drug targets deadly skin cancer in rare disease patients
NCT ID NCT03786237
First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study tested an experimental drug called rigosertib in people with a severe form of epidermolysis bullosa (a rare genetic skin condition causing fragile skin and blisters) who also developed advanced skin cancer. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors and be safe. Only 2 patients took part, and the drug works by blocking certain pathways that cancer cells need to grow.
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EB House Austria/Dept. of Dermatology University Hospital
Salzburg, State of Salzburg, 5020, Austria
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