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Herpes Labialis clinical trials
1 of 7 indexed Herpes Labialis trials are currently recruiting.
7 US clinical trials · 1 currently recruiting
Herpes Labialis is the subject of 7 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 1 of them currently open to new participants. 3 are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 3 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most active sponsor is Medivir, running 1 of these trials.
The research picture
Herpes Labialis has 7 registered US clinical trials, 1 of them open to new participants right now, about 14% of the total.
- 1
- recruiting participants now
- 14%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 3
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 1
- top sponsor: Medivir
Active & Recent Trials
7 total, page 1 of 1
Viral Infections in Healthy and Immunocompromised Hosts
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
NCT01306084
Iontophoretic Application of Acyclovir Cream to Treat Recurrent Herpes Labialis
Transport Pharmaceuticals
NCT00230867
Phase 3 Clinical Study for the Treatment of Cold Sore
Valerio Therapeutics
NCT00769314
Efficacy and Safety Study of ME-609 and Acyclovir for Treatment of Herpes Simplex Labialis
Medivir
NCT00361881
Valacyclovir+Temovate Gel for the Treatment of Herpes Labialis
University of Utah
NCT00297011
Open Label Safety Study of Xerese Cream in the Treatment of Recurrent Herpes Labialis in Children 6-11 Years Old
Meda Pharmaceuticals
NCT01574612
Safety and Pharmacokinetics of Famciclovir Single 1500 mg Dose in Adolescents With Recurrent Herpes Labialis
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
NCT00878072
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 2 | 3 |
| Phase 3 | 3 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Herpes Labialis Trial Landscape
7 indexed Herpes Labialis studies · 1 recruiting (14%).
Phase mix: 3 late (III/IV) vs 3 early (I/II).
Top sponsor: Medivir (1 trial), 6 others listed. 7 shown below, recruiting first.
How to read this condition's trial landscape
That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.
Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many clinical trials are there for Herpes Labialis?
PlainTrial tracks 7 US clinical trials for Herpes Labialis, of which 1 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Herpes Labialis?
Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.
Is this data current?
Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.
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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.
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