Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase1; Phase2 Interventional Ages 18 and up

Fractional laser plus tirbanibulin ointment for basal and squamous cell skin cancers

Official title: Using Fractional Lasers and Tirbanibulin Ointment to Treat Keratinocyte Carcinomas

Run by Bruce Robinson, MD · NCT07010692 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This trial will try combining fractional laser treatment with tirbanibulin ointment to see if it can treat biopsy-confirmed basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers and reduce the need for surgery.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase1; Phase2
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment100 (estimated)
SponsorBruce Robinson, MD
Academic / other
Locations1 site (New York, New York)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 16, 2025
Main results expectedMay 2030
Study endsJune 2030
Registry record updatedSeptember 17, 2025
Trial IDNCT07010692 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults with biopsy-confirmed basal or squamous cell carcinoma that has not been previously treated and who can attend in-person visits at the study site.

Probably not a fit

Patients with deeply invasive tumors, metastatic disease, lesions previously treated by other methods, or those who cannot undergo the laser procedure (including pregnant individuals) may not benefit from this approach.

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

What this trial studies

This Phase 1/2 interventional trial uses non-ablative fractional lasers (thulium and erbium) and adjunct bulk heating methods on biopsy-confirmed basal cell carcinomas (BCC) and squamous cell carcinomas (SCC). After laser and heating treatment, subjects may apply tirbanibulin 1% ointment over five nights depending on lesion invasiveness. The approach aims to enhance topical drug delivery and achieve tumor clearance without standard surgical excision. Outcomes will include treatment response and safety, with attention to cosmetic results.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the approach could reduce the need for invasive surgery and improve cosmetic outcomes for patients with superficial BCC or SCC.

How similar studies have gone: Topical tirbanibulin is approved for actinic keratoses and laser-assisted topical therapies have been explored for superficial skin cancers, but combining fractional laser with tirbanibulin for BCC/SCC is a novel approach with limited prior data.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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

Where it's running

  • Bruce Robinson, MD
    New York, New York, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.