Rapamycin Dose-Ranging Efficacy Study in Port Wine Stains (NCT07436611) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingPhase 2
Rapamycin Dose-Ranging Efficacy Study in Port Wine Stains
United States, Spain30 participantsStarted 2026-04
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the use of rapamycin cream can be used as a treatment together with pulsed dyed laser in treating port wine stain birthmarks. The main question it aims to answer is:
Will rapamycin cream and laser treatment show a greater improvement in appearance of port wine birthmarks, compared to treatment with placebo cream and laser?
Researchers will compare two concentrations of rapamycin cream (0.6% or 1.0%) with placebo treatment to see if appearance is improved following 12 weeks of treatment.
Participants will receive laser treatment of their port wine birthmark and then apply the rapamycin or placebo cream daily for 12 weeks. Patients will visit the clinic every 4 weeks for checkups and tests.
Who can participate
Age range
10 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Male and female patients aged ≤ 10 years on the day informed consent is obtained
. Patients presenting either facial, neck, or upper trunk port-wine stains
. Port wine stain size of at least 5 cm tall x 2.5 cm wide (2x1 inches)
. Patients (or their legal representatives) capable of understanding the explanation of the clinical trial, and who give written informed consent for participation
. Patients (or their legal representatives) able to maintain patient diaries following the instructions of the investigator or sub-investigator
. Patients (or their guardians) are willing and able to follow instructions to only apply cream to part of their port-wine stain
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
1
Clinic Objective improvement rating at week 12
Timeframe: From before laser treatment to the end of treatment after 12 weeks of cream application