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.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase1; Phase2 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Bruce Robinson, MD Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New York, New York) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 16, 2025 |
| Main results expected | May 2030 |
| Study ends | June 2030 |
| Registry record updated | September 17, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT07010692 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
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Bruce Robinson, MD
New York, New York, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Bruce Robinson, MD — Bruce Robinson, MD
- Study coordinator: Gillian Nanni, Research Coordinator, BS
- Email: info@brucerobinsonmd.com
- Phone: 212-750-7121
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.