Rash relief? antifungal drug shows promise for cancer treatment side effect
NCT ID NCT03471364
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether ketoconazole, an antifungal drug, can reduce the skin rash caused by EGFR inhibitor cancer therapy. 58 participants with ongoing rash were given either ketoconazole or a placebo. The main goal was to see if the drug improved rash symptoms and quality of life.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Early phase 1
The earliest testing in people: a first look at safety, in a very small group.
- Participants
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58 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2018
- Finished
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Sep 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient has developed a rash or symptoms of a rash (cutaneous burning) characteristic of an EGFR inhibitor (health-care provider report of the rash with no other documentation is permitted) * Patient is anticipated to continue for at least 28 days with an EGFR inhibitor or restart =\< 14 days of registration and continue for at least 28 days * Mayo only: Patient is willing to provide a skin biopsy for correlative research; Note: Can be waived with permission of study chair (documentation such as an email must be provided) * Patient must complete baseline quality of life (QOL) packet Exclusion Criteria: * Patient has a prior allergy or intolerance of ketoconazole * Patient has an allergy or intolerance to sulfites
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Carle Cancer Center
Urbana, Illinois, 61801, United States
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Carle on Vermilion
Danville, Illinois, 61832, United States
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Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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Park Nicollet Frauenshuh Cancer Center
Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, 55426, United States
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Regions Hospital
Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55101, United States
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University of Rochester
Rochester, New York, 14642, United States
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