New cream could ease painful skin condition

NCT ID NCT07049575

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This early-stage trial tests a cream called ruxolitinib on people with hidradenitis suppurativa, a condition causing painful lumps under the skin. The study includes 24 adults and teens and focuses on safety and how much of the drug gets into the body. Participants apply the cream twice daily to affected areas.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Ruxolitinib cream
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a topical treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa, reducing painful lumps without systemic drugs.
What could go wrong
This is a very early Phase 1 trial with only 24 people, focused on safety and drug levels, not yet on effectiveness. It may not lead to a proven treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

As listed by the trial registrant

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Amicis Research Center Valencia

    RECRUITING

    Northridge, California, 91324, United States

  • Centricity Research Columbus

    COMPLETED

    Columbus, Ohio, 43213, United States

  • Children'S Hospital of Orange County

    RECRUITING

    Orange, California, 92868, United States

  • Clarity Dermatology

    RECRUITING

    Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109, United States

  • Clinical Trials Research Institute

    RECRUITING

    Thousand Oaks, California, 91320, United States

  • Delricht Research

    RECRUITING

    Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70809, United States

  • Dr Bobby Buka, Md Greenwich Village

    RECRUITING

    New York, New York, 10012-1354, United States

  • Equity Medical, Llc

    RECRUITING

    Bowling Green, Kentucky, 42104, United States

  • Equity Medical, Llc

    RECRUITING

    New York, New York, 10019, United States

  • First Oc Dermatology

    COMPLETED

    Fountain Valley, California, 92708, United States

  • International Clinical Research Tennessee Llc

    RECRUITING

    Sanford, Florida, 32771, United States

  • Lane Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery

    RECRUITING

    Columbus, Georgia, 31904, United States

  • Lenus Research Medical Group, Llc

    RECRUITING

    Sweetwater, Florida, 33172, United States

  • Options Research Group, Llc

    RECRUITING

    West Lafayette, Indiana, 47906, United States

  • Paddington Testing Co Inc

    RECRUITING

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103, United States

  • Red River Research Partners

    RECRUITING

    Bolivar, Missouri, 65613, United States

  • Red River Research Partners

    RECRUITING

    Fargo, North Dakota, 58103, United States

  • Revival Research Institute, Llc Troy

    RECRUITING

    Troy, Michigan, 48084, United States

  • Saguaro Dermatology

    RECRUITING

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85008, United States

  • Trueblue Clinical Research

    RECRUITING

    Tampa, Florida, 33609, United States

  • Unity Clinical Research

    RECRUITING

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73118, United States

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