Clinical trial No longer in our active list Phase 2 Interventional Ages 18 and up

Crisaborole ointment for skin issues caused by cancer treatment

Official title: Efficacy and Safety of Crisaborole Ointment, a Phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) Inhibitor, for the Topical Treatment of Cetuximab-Related Skin Toxicity Among Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Patients:A Prospective, Single-arm, Phase II Clinical Trial

Run by Sun Yat-sen University · NCT06118047 · Data updated 2026-05-14

This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.

This study is testing if crisaborole ointment can help relieve skin problems caused by cancer treatment in people with metastatic colorectal cancer.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment33 (estimated)
SponsorSun Yat-sen University
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsCetuximab
Locations1 site (Guangzhou, Guangdong)
Trial IDNCT06118047 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with metastatic colorectal cancer undergoing cetuximab treatment and experiencing moderate to severe skin toxicity.

Probably not a fit

Patients with active skin diseases or those who have had severe allergic reactions to crisaborole ointment may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This phase II clinical trial investigates the effectiveness and safety of crisaborole ointment in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer experiencing skin toxicity due to cetuximab treatment. The study will enroll 33 participants who will apply the ointment twice daily for 12 weeks. The primary focus is on alleviating acneiform eruptions, a common side effect that can significantly impact patients' quality of life and treatment adherence.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could improve the quality of life for patients suffering from skin toxicity related to cetuximab.

How similar studies have gone: While this approach is novel in the context of cetuximab-related skin toxicity, similar interventions for managing skin side effects in cancer treatments have shown promise in other studies.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Diagnosed mCRC and undergoing Cetuximab treatment;
2. ≥2 grade EGFR inhibitor-related acneiform eruption, evaluated by National Cancer Institute (NCI) Common Terminology Criteria Adverse Events (CTCAE)5.0;
3. Age 18 years and older;
4. ECOG performance status 0-2.;
5. Bone marrow ,brain, heart, kidney and other organ function well;;
6. Expected survival time more than 3 months;

Exclusion Criteria:

1. The presence of any active skin disease;
2. Undergoing any current hormone therapy for any other disease;
3. Prior allergic reaction or severe intolerance to crisaborole ointment

Where it's running

  • WeiWei Xiao
    Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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