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Could a painless microneedle pad ease Raynaud's in scleroderma?

NCT ID NCT07759557

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First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 18, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This Phase 3 trial is testing whether a microneedle pad delivering botulinum toxin A can improve symptoms of Raynaud's phenomenon and digital ulcers in people with systemic sclerosis. The study compares the microneedle treatment to a placebo, measuring changes in finger temperature and pain scores. The goal is to see if this less invasive method can provide relief without the pain and risks of traditional injections.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Botulinum toxin A delivered via a microneedle pad
What this could lead to
If effective, this could offer a less painful, non-invasive treatment option for Raynaud's phenomenon and digital ulcers in scleroderma, improving hand function and quality of life.
What could go wrong
The trial is still in Phase 3 with a relatively small number of participants, and results may not confirm the treatment's benefit. There is also a risk of side effects or the microneedle delivery not being as effective as standard injections.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 3

Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.

Participants

About 72 people

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

Expected to start

Aug 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. SSc patients aged between 18 and 70 years 2. Diagnosed according to ACR/EULAR 2013 classification criteria20 3. Having RP with/without DU on fingers or toes 4. Understand and able to read and write Thai language 5. Stable steroid, immunosuppressant, and vasodilator including CCB, PDE5i for at least 4 weeks before enrollment Exclusion Criteria: 1. History of allergy or hypersensitivity to Botulinum toxin or ISDN 2. Overlap with other connective tissue diseases 3. Documented having peripheral arterial disease or vasculitis that affected vascular supply of fingers or toes 4. Current use of 2% ISDN cream for treatment of RP 5. Current use vasoconstrictor or medication that has vasoconstrictor effect such as ergotamine sulfate, beta-blocker 6. Pregnancy and lactating patients 7. Bedridden and confined to no self-care 8. Evidence of active malignant disease 9. Active infection or sepsis 10. Localized infection of hand 11. Impaired of intrinsic muscle hand function 12. Active smoker 13. Prior upper extremity vascular surgery, including surgical sympathectomy within 1 month before enrollment

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