Sirolimus for Moles
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
We hypothesize that topical sirolimus could suppress the mTOR activation of linear verrucous epidermal nevi, particularly when the variants are involving genes upstream of mTOR and perhaps even those of the RAS pathway through crosstalk and downstream signaling. Indeed, a recent study noted a few cases of epidermal nevi that were improved within 3-4 months by the use of topical sirolimus. We propose to perform a pilot study of epidermal nevi to observe the impact of treatment twice daily of epidermal nevi with serial photography and scoring to capture alterations during the 3 months of the study. We will also grade local tolerance to the topical gel.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Amy Paller, MD
Principal Investigator
Northwestern University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for people aged 6 and older who have epidermal nevi (a type of skin mole or lesion).Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Sirolimus topical gel
Trial Overview
The study tests a topical gel containing sirolimus (0.2%) applied twice daily to affected skin areas for 3 months, to see if it improves the appearance of epidermal nevi.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Northwestern University
Lead Sponsor
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