New foam could ease painful HS bumps

NCT ID NCT07263230

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study tests a medicated foam (roflumilast) applied to the skin for treating hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a condition causing painful lumps. Researchers want to see if it reduces the number of abscesses and inflamed nodules over 16 weeks. The study involves 20 adults with mild-to-moderate HS who agree not to use other antibiotics or topical treatments during the trial.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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