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Topical 5-Fluorouracil (5FU) Plus Calcipotriol in Children With Palmoplantar Wart

RecruitingNAAges 4 Years - 18 YearsAllMazandaran University of Medical Sciences
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Warts caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) are one of the most common skin conditions among children. The prevalence of warts in school-aged children ranges from 10 to 20 percent. Warts are more common among immunocompromised patients \[1, 2\]. Some studies also show that the prevalence of viral warts in the pediatric population increases with age, peaking in adolescence. HPV is a DNA virus that replicates only in fully differentiated epithelial cells. More than 80 types of HPV have been identified. Types 27, 57, 2, and 1 are the most common types of HPV in skin warts in the general population. Warts usually affect patients of different age groups and various parts of the body, causing physical and psychological complications for patients (such as pain, discomfort, and embarrassment), which in turn lead to functional impairment. Warts often affect pressure points on the soles of the

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: The inclusion criteria include the clinical or pathological diagnosis (only for suspicious lesions confirmed pathologically) of cutaneous warts on the palmoplantar area by a dermatologist. The patients' ages range from 4 to 18 years old, and the number of warts must be a maximum of 20. Exclusion Criteria: The exclusion criteria include pregnancy and breastfeeding, warts on the face, inguinal, and genital areas, hypersensitivity to topical vitamin D derivatives or fluorouracil, extensive warts requiring other treatments, and receiving any treatment in the past two months. Patients with confirmed immunodeficiency will also be excluded from the study.
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What it tests

  • Topical 5% fluorouracil cream
  • Topical 0.005% calcipotriol ointment
  • Placebo
  • Placebo
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Where

1 site
Iran
Sari, Iran
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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