New gel could heal painful finger sores in rare disease

NCT ID NCT06954597

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

Summary

This early-stage trial tests a new drug called TOP-N53, applied directly to finger ulcers in people with systemic sclerosis (scleroderma). The main goal is to check safety and see if it improves pain and blood flow. Fifteen participants will receive either the drug or a placebo over up to 31 days.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

TOP-N53 (a nitric oxide-releasing drug applied to the skin)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a new topical treatment to help heal finger ulcers and reduce pain in people with scleroderma.

What could go wrong

This is a very early, small trial with only 15 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The drug is applied directly to open wounds, which carries a risk of irritation or infection.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

digital ulcers systemic sclerosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • AP-HP Hôpital Cochin

    RECRUITING

    Paris, 75014, France

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  • CHRU Lille, Hôpital Claude Huriez, Rue Michel Polonosvski

    RECRUITING

    Lille, 59000, France

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  • CHU Grenoble Alpes

    RECRUITING

    La Tronche, 38 700, France

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  • Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Bordeaux, Service de Rhumatologie

    RECRUITING

    Bordeaux, 33000, France

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    Contact

  • Reha Rheinfelden, Salinenstrasse 98

    RECRUITING

    Rheinfelden, Canton of Aargau, 4310, Switzerland

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    Contact

  • Universitätsspital Zürich, Klinik für Rheumatologie, Rämistrasse 100

    RECRUITING

    Zurich, Canton of Zurich, 8091, Switzerland

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