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Evaluation of the Effectiveness of an Alcohol Based Hand Gel for the Reduction of Warts on the Hands

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of an Alcohol Based Hand Gel for the Reduction of Warts on the Hands

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT00973856
Enrollment
5
Registered
2009-09-09
Start date
2009-09-30
Completion date
2012-01-31
Last updated
2023-01-31

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Condylomata Acuminata, Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis, Papillomavirus Infections, Warts

Brief summary

The objective is to conduct a pilot study to determine the effectiveness of PURELL VF481 to treat warts located on the hands.

Detailed description

* At least 5, but not more than 20 participants will be enrolled in the study. * Each wart is randomly assigned a test product prior to the start of the study * Warts are equally distributed between products so that an equal number of warts treated on each person. One (1) product will be assigned to each hand to minimize treatment confusion for the participants * The test product will be applied to a wooden applicator and gently rubbed into the wart, then covered with a latex free adhesive bandage. * Subjects will log date and time of application and anything notable (such as changes in wart appearance or missed dose) in a log book. * Measurement of wart (longest diameter) and photos taken at each visit by trained office medical assistants, LPNs, PA-C or MD. * Time points for office visitation: Baseline (0 weeks), 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks

Interventions

OTHERPURELL VF481

One (1) pump of test product (approximately 1.5ml) is applied to a wooden applicator and gently rubbed into the wart, then covered with a latex free adhesive bandage (it is not necessary to wait until dry) each night before bed

OTHERPlacebo Solution

One (1) pump of product (approximately 1.5ml) is applied to a wooden applicator and gently rubbed into the wart, then covered with a latex free adhesive bandage (it is not necessary to wait until dry) each night before bed

Sponsors

Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Patients with 2+ warts being seen at a Dermatologist's office * 2 or more warts on the hands that are located at least 1 cm apart or on separate fingers * Warts must have been present for at least 2 months * Wart size must be between 2 mm-15 mm in diameter * Participants must be in good general health * Participants must be able to speak and read in English. * Participant must be able to read and sign participant instruction sheet, and informed consent and authorization. * Subjects must be able to understand and execute the instructions presented in pictorial form.

Exclusion criteria

* Pregnancy (Patients will be asked to verify using criteria of contraception, menstrual cycle, and pregnancy test, if necessary). * Treatment of warts with other methods such as salicylic acid, etc., in the past 14 days. * Known allergies to common topical antimicrobials or the individual ingredients in either test product. * Participation in a clinical study in the past 7 days or participation in another clinical study * Unwillingness to perform requirements of the study * Any medical condition that should preclude participation in the study, at the discretion of the physician * Missed ≥ 6 of the treatments in a 4 week study period

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Difference in % Reduction in Wart Size Between Product A and Product B at Each TimepointBaseline, 4, 8, and 12 weeks, change at 12 weeks reportedData is not available due to study closure and data destruction

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change in Size of Warts Treated by Each Product at Each Time Point.Baseline, 4, 8 and 12 weeks, change at 12 weeks reportedData is not available due to study closure and data destruction

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Pre-assignment details

There were no pre-assignment details. Once consented, pts were enrolled into both study arms.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
PURELL VF481 Left Hand/ Placebo Right Hand
Warts are equally distributed between products so that an equal number of warts treated on each person. One (1) product will be assigned to each hand to minimize treatment confusion for the participants PURELL VF481: One (1) pump of test product (approximately 1.5ml) is applied to a wooden applicator and gently rubbed into the wart, then covered with a latex free adhesive bandage (it is not necessary to wait until dry) each night before bed
3
PURELL VF481 Left Hand/ Placebo Right Hand
Warts are equally distributed between products so that an equal number of warts treated on each person. One (1) product will be assigned to each hand to minimize treatment confusion for the participants PURELL VF481: One (1) pump of test product (approximately 1.5ml) is applied to a wooden applicator and gently rubbed into the wart, then covered with a latex free adhesive bandage (it is not necessary to wait until dry) each night before bed
5
Placebo Solution Left Hand/ PURELL VF481 Right Hand
Warts are equally distributed between products so that an equal number of warts treated on each person. One (1) product will be assigned to each hand to minimize treatment confusion for the participants One (1) pump of test product (approximately 1.5ml) is applied to a wooden applicator and gently rubbed into the wart, then covered with a latex free adhesive bandage (it is not necessary to wait until dry) each night before bed Placebo Comparator: One (1) pump of product (approximately 1.5ml) is applied to a wooden applicator and gently rubbed into the wart, then covered with a latex free adhesive bandage (it is not necessary to wait until dry) each night before bed
2
Placebo Solution Left Hand/ PURELL VF481 Right Hand
Warts are equally distributed between products so that an equal number of warts treated on each person. One (1) product will be assigned to each hand to minimize treatment confusion for the participants One (1) pump of test product (approximately 1.5ml) is applied to a wooden applicator and gently rubbed into the wart, then covered with a latex free adhesive bandage (it is not necessary to wait until dry) each night before bed Placebo Comparator: One (1) pump of product (approximately 1.5ml) is applied to a wooden applicator and gently rubbed into the wart, then covered with a latex free adhesive bandage (it is not necessary to wait until dry) each night before bed
5
Total15

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicPURELL VF481 Left Hand/ Placebo Right HandPlacebo Solution Left Hand/ PURELL VF481 Right HandTotal
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 warts0 warts0 warts
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 warts0 warts0 warts
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
5 warts5 warts10 warts
Race and Ethnicity Not Collected0 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
5 participants5 participants10 participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Sex/Gender unspecified
5 warts5 warts10 warts

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 50 / 5
other
Total, other adverse events
0 / 50 / 5
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 50 / 5

Outcome results

Primary

Difference in % Reduction in Wart Size Between Product A and Product B at Each Timepoint

Data is not available due to study closure and data destruction

Time frame: Baseline, 4, 8, and 12 weeks, change at 12 weeks reported

Population: Data is not available due to study closure and data destruction

Secondary

Change in Size of Warts Treated by Each Product at Each Time Point.

Data is not available due to study closure and data destruction

Time frame: Baseline, 4, 8 and 12 weeks, change at 12 weeks reported

Population: Data is not available due to study closure and data destruction

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026