New Laser-Ointment combo could replace surgery for skin cancer
NCT ID NCT07010692
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a special laser followed by tirbanibulin ointment can effectively treat common skin cancers like basal and squamous cell carcinoma. About 100 adults with biopsy-confirmed skin cancers will receive the laser treatment and, if needed, apply the ointment for five nights. The goal is to clear the cancer without surgery, improving appearance and recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Tirbanibulin ointment 1%
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a non-surgical treatment option for common skin cancers, reducing the need for invasive procedures and improving cosmetic outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-phase trial with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment may not clear the cancer completely, and recurrence is possible.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1/2
Runs two stages together: safety and dose first, then whether the treatment works.
- Participants
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About 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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May 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2030
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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: biopsy confirmed squamous and/or basal cell carcinoma not previously treated by another method. Exclusion Criteria: * Cannot be pregnant at the time of treatment
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Conditions
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The study's own enquiry address
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Study contacts
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Contact
Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
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Bruce Robinson, MD
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10022, United States
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