Could a simple cream replace freezing for Kids' warts?

NCT ID NCT06791525

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

Summary

This study tests a cream called tirbanibulin on hand warts in children aged 8 to 18. Warts are common but current treatments like freezing can be painful and scary for kids. The cream is applied at home and may clear warts with less discomfort. Only 10 children will take part to see if it works and is safe.

What this could mean

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Active substance
tirbanibulin 1% ointment
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a gentle, easy-to-use cream for kids with hand warts, avoiding painful treatments like freezing.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early-phase study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The ointment might not work for all wart types.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 4

Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.

Participants

About 10 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

May 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

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Ages

8 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 8-18 2. Subject and their legally authorized representative must be able to understand and be willing to adhere to all protocol requirements and voluntarily sign and date informed consent and assent for minors. 3. Subject is judged to be in good health as determined by the Principal Investigator, based upon the results of the screening assessments and medical history. 4. Diagnosis of warts on the hands 5. Wart count on the hands and 3-10 Exclusion Criteria: 1. Wart duration \>2 years. 2. More than 10 warts in non-hand areas. 3. Total wart surface area on the hands bigger than 100 cm2 4. Prior treatment failure with the following modalities: 1\. intralesional immunotherapy 2. intralesional bleomycin, 5-fluorouracil, methotrexate 3. intralesional cidofovir 5. Any over the counter, prescription topical, or in-office procedural wart treatment within 6 weeks of baseline (Day 1) 6. Known immuno-suppressed state due to disease or medication, medical treatment o 7. Known allergy to any component of the IP 8. Any conditions that, in the Principal Investigator's opinion, may interfere with the course of the study

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  • The Skin Center Dermatology Group

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    New City, New York, 10956, United States

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