Iontophoretic Application of Acyclovir Gel to Treat Cold Sores
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2007-10-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Currently approved drugs for the treatment of herpes labialis (cold sores) exhibit low levels
of efficacy due to the limited ability of the drugs to penetrate the skin to the sites where
the herpes virus is replicating. Iontophoresis uses electric current to enhance delivery of
drugs through the skin. This trial is testing a new iontophoretic device with a new acyclovir
gel to treat cold sores.