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Statin cream put to the test against infantile hemangioma

NCT ID NCT06273111

Symptom relief Sponsor: Joyce Teng Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 14, 2026 · Last updated Sep 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Infantile hemangioma is a common birthmark that can grow quickly in a baby's first months. Researchers are testing a 5% simvastatin ointment applied directly to the skin of babies aged 3 to 6 months with newly diagnosed superficial hemangiomas. The study checks whether the ointment is safe and well tolerated over 48 weeks, and whether it can shrink the hemangioma or keep it from growing back after treatment stops.

What this could mean

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Active substance
5% simvastatin ointment applied to the skin
What this could lead to
If it works, a skin cream could offer a way to treat infantile hemangiomas without pills, injections, or surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small study in 15 babies, so it may not show a clear benefit or may not work for all hemangiomas. Skin irritation at the treatment site is a possible risk.

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Study facts

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Phase

Early phase 1

The earliest testing in people: a first look at safety, in a very small group.

Participants

About 15 people

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

Expected to start

Nov 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jun 2029

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

3 to 6 months

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Participants may be included in the study only if they meet all of the following criteria: 1. Healthy children aged between 3-6 months without medical disorders that contradict topical statin treatment. 2. Infants with newly diagnosed superficial IH. \[3\] Participants must possess at least one IH lesion with the longest diameter equal to or greater than 1 cm but less than 1% BSA, located on any part of the body except the lips. \[4\] Written informed consent from the parent(s)/guardian(s) must be obtained before any study procedure is performed. \[5\] Parent(s)/guardian(s) are willing to comply with the study protocol Exclusion Criteria: Participants meeting any of the following criteria will not be eligible to participate in the study: 1. IH is primarily characterized as subcutaneous, and deep, with minimal cutaneous involvement for evaluation. 2. IH with active ulceration at screening visit. 3. IH to be treated involving the lips mainly. 4. IH with high-risk criteria that need systemic propranolol treatment to avoid the delay with standard treatment 5. Participants with concurrent skin conditions that may impede accurate clinical assessment of the IH. 6. Participants with hereditary or metabolic disorders requiring systemic statin therapy. 7. Participants who are allergic to statins, or other ingredients present in the topical medication. 8. Participants who have received any of the following treatments for their IH: i) Topical medical therapy, i.e. imiquimod, sirolimus, timolol, intermediate or high strength steroids, etc. within the past 4 weeks ii) Systemic medical therapy, i.e. beta blockers, steroids, sirolimus for IH within the past 3 months iii) Surgical intervention including laser treatment within the past 6 weeks

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Conditions

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capillary hemangioma skin hemangioma

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Hemangioma skin

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  • Stanford University

    Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States

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