CompletedNot Applicable

An Investigation Into the Efficacy of Herpecin L at Reducing the Frequency and Severity of Cold Sores

United States80 participantsStarted 2023-01-04

Plain-language summary

Focus Consumer Healthcare has developed Herpecin L. Herpecin L combines many different ingredients hypothesized to promote quick healing and symptom reduction from cold sores.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Male Female between 18-60 years of age. * Must be in good health with no significant chronic conditions and a BMI under 35. * Must experience regular cold sores or fever blisters * Must agree to avoid daily lip balm or another product designed to alleviate their cold sore (e.g., Abreva or other over-the-counter cold sore products). Exclusion Criteria: * Suffers from pre-existing conditions that would prevent them from adhering to the protocol including chronic conditions such as oncological or psychiatric disorders. * Anyone with known severe allergic reactions. * Unwilling to follow the study protocol. * Currently pregnant, breastfeeding, or wanting to become pregnant for the duration of the study.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

The primary aim of this research is to understand the changes in cold sore severity.

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05796635

SponsorFocus Consumer Healthcare

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-01-26

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.