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Botulinum Toxin Therapy in Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Targeting Nociceptors in Hidradenitis Suppurativa


Sponsor

University of Massachusetts, Worcester

Enrollment

20 participants

Start Date

Jun 7, 2022

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This study will build on data from mice and humans implicating TRPV1 nociceptors in the pathogenesis of the type-17 chronic inflammatory skin disease Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS). In this study, the investigators will test the hypothesis that inhibiting neuropeptide activity with botulinum toxin reduces pathogenic inflammation.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 75 Years

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This clinical trial is studying a drug called Botulinum toxin for people with hidradenitis suppurativa and hyperhidrosis. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years to 75 Years.

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Interventions

DRUGBotulinum toxin

Administration of botulinum toxin (50 units/100cm2 injected intradermally) into lesional skin


Locations(1)

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

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