Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 4 Interventional Ages 8 to 18

Tirbanibulin ointment for treating warts in children

Official title: Single-arm, Open-label Study of Tirbanibulin 1% Ointment to Treat Warts on the Hands in Pediatric Patients

Run by The Skin Center Dermatology Group · NCT06791525 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if a new ointment can help treat hand warts in kids aged 8 to 18 more effectively and comfortably than current treatments.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 4
Study typeInterventional
Ages8 Years to 18 Years
SexAll
Enrollment10 (estimated)
SponsorThe Skin Center Dermatology Group
Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionsimmunotherapy, methotrexate
Locations1 site (New City, New York)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 1, 2025
Main results expectedNovember 1, 2026
Study endsDecember 30, 2026
Registry record updatedApril 23, 2026
Trial IDNCT06791525 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are children aged 8-18 with a diagnosis of hand warts and a wart count between 3-10.

Probably not a fit

Patients with a history of treatment failure with specific wart therapies or those with extensive wart involvement 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 clinical trial evaluates the efficacy and safety of tirbanibulin ointment in treating hand warts in pediatric patients aged 8 to 18. Warts, caused by the human papillomavirus, are common and can be difficult to treat, especially in children who may not tolerate standard treatments well. The study aims to determine if tirbanibulin ointment can provide a more effective and tolerable alternative for this population. Participants will be assessed for their health status and wart characteristics before receiving the treatment.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could offer a more effective and better-tolerated option for children suffering from hand warts.

How similar studies have gone: While there is limited data on tirbanibulin specifically, existing treatments for pediatric warts have shown variable success, indicating a need for novel approaches like this one.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age 8-18
2. Subject and their legally authorized representative must be able to understand and be willing to adhere to all protocol requirements and voluntarily sign and date informed consent and assent for minors.
3. Subject is judged to be in good health as determined by the Principal Investigator, based upon the results of the screening assessments and medical history.
4. Diagnosis of warts on the hands
5. Wart count on the hands and 3-10

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Wart duration \>2 years.
2. More than 10 warts in non-hand areas.
3. Total wart surface area on the hands bigger than 100 cm2
4. Prior treatment failure with the following modalities:

1\. intralesional immunotherapy 2. intralesional bleomycin, 5-fluorouracil, methotrexate 3. intralesional cidofovir 5. Any over the counter, prescription topical, or in-office procedural wart treatment within 6 weeks of baseline (Day 1) 6. Known immuno-suppressed state due to disease or medication, medical treatment o 7. Known allergy to any component of the IP 8. Any conditions that, in the Principal Investigator's opinion, may interfere with the course of the study

Where it's running

  • The Skin Center Dermatology Group
    New City, New York, United States
    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.
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.