Wart war: vitamin d injection takes on acyclovir in new trial

NCT ID NCT07196670

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will test whether injecting vitamin D or acyclovir directly into plantar warts is more effective. Sixty adults with plantar warts will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments, receiving up to four injections three weeks apart. After treatment, patients will be followed for one month to check for wart clearance and side effects.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
vitamin D3 or acyclovir injected into the wart
What this could lead to
If one treatment works better, it could offer a simple, low-cost option for stubborn plantar warts.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial with only 60 people and a short follow-up. Results may not apply to everyone, and warts may come back.

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