Safety and Effectiveness Study of Imiquimod Creams in the Treatment of External Genital Warts
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2009-07-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether imiquimod creams are effective in treating
external genital warts (EGW). The secondary objective of this study is to provide information
on recurrence of EGW. Additionally the study will also look at any adverse events associated
with the use of the creams.
External genital and perianal warts are caused by the infection of human papillomavirus or
HPV. HPV infection is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). External genital warts look like
small flesh-colored, pink, or red growths on or around the external skin of sex organs or
perianal area. The warts may look similar to the small parts of a cauliflower or they may be
very tiny and difficult to see. They often appear in clusters of three or four, and may grow
and spread rapidly. They usually are not painful, although they may cause mild pain,
bleeding, and itching.