Lichen planus
MONDO:0006572A chronic, recurrent, pruritic inflammatory disorder of unknown etiology that affects the skin and mucus membranes. It presents with rashes and papules that tend to resolve spontaneously. It may be associated with hepatitis C. Certain drugs that contain arsenic or bismuth are associated with reactions mimicking lichen planus.
Also known as: lichen ruber planus, ruber planus
48 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 19 tagged with Lichen planus itself.
Follow this condition to get notified about new trialsWhere it sits in the disease tree
Browse by category →Sub-types of Lichen planus
-
Lichen planus, oral 30 trials
-
Lichen planus pigmentosus 2 trials
-
Atrophic lichen planus 1 trial
-
Hypertrophic lichen planus 1 trial
-
Actinic lichen planus 0 trials
-
Annular atrophic lichen planus 0 trials
-
Annular lichen planus 0 trials
-
Bullous lichen planus 0 trials
-
Lichen planus pemphigoides 0 trials
-
Lichen planus, familial 0 trials
-
Linear lichen planus 0 trials
-
Can a new drug clear the skin in lichen planus?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing an investigational drug called GIA632 in people with moderate-to-severe cutaneous lichen planus, a skin condition that causes itchy, purple bumps. The study aims to see if GIA632 can clear or nearly clear the skin rash and reduce itching compared to a placeb…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
-
New skin disease drug enters first human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called BG-A3004 for the first time in humans. It aims to check the drug's safety and how the body processes it in healthy volunteers and people with immune-related skin diseases. The study is split into two parts: single dose in healthy people and mult…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
-
Could a cream stop scarring hair loss? small trial begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests a topical cream called delgocitinib in 30 adults with two types of scarring hair loss: lichen planopilaris and central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia. Participants apply the cream twice daily for 48 weeks. The study focuses on safety and changes in immune…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
-
New pill could stop scalp scarring and hair loss
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral medication called brepocitinib for adults with lichen planopilaris, a condition that causes scalp inflammation, scarring, and hair loss. About 342 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo to see if it reduces symptoms and improves scalp appe…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Priovant Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
-
Laser light may replace steroids for chronic mouth pain
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares three treatments for painful mouth sores caused by oral lichen planus, a long-term inflammatory condition. Sixty adults will receive either a steroid cream (standard care) or one of two light-based therapies (photobiomodulation or photodynamic therapy) to see …
Sponsor: Medical University of Silesia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
-
New drug may stop scalp scarring and hair loss
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests nemolizumab, a drug already approved for other skin conditions, in 10 adults with lichen planopilaris (LPP), a disease that causes permanent hair loss and scalp itching or burning. The goal is to see if the drug can reduce disease activity and improve sympt…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: The Skin Center Dermatology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
-
New gel dressing aims to ease vaginal discomfort for thousands of women
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new gel dressing for women with vaginal atrophy, lichen sclerosus, or similar vulvar skin conditions. About 2000 adult women will use the gel and report their symptoms and quality of life over 12 months. The goal is to see if the gel safely reduces discomf…
Sponsor: Stratpharma AG • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
-
Can we predict the path of chronic skin disease?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 1,000 people with chronic inflammatory skin diseases, such as eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea, over time. Researchers will collect detailed clinical data and biological samples to see which factors correlate with disease activity and progression. The goal is to …
Sponsor: University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
-
Can a skin biopsy tell your doctor which treatment will work?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting skin and blood samples from 830 people with chronic inflammatory skin diseases like psoriasis, eczema, and lupus. Researchers want to find biological markers that can predict how well a person will respond to treatment after one year. The goal is to move …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
-
Massive new registry aims to unlock secrets of swallowing disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large database of information from 10,000 people with esophagus problems like GERD, achalasia, and other motility disorders. Researchers will collect data from standard tests to better understand these conditions. The goal is to improve diagnosis and trea…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC