Drugs / Ferulic Acid
last change Feb 2026 re-read 9 days ago

Ferulic Acid

Small molecule

Developed for
skin cancer · periodontitis
Investigated by
National Cancer Institute (NCI) · Padjadjaran University · Yale University

Trials 2

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 11 trial · 1 met primary
Phase 1 NCT05736224 May → Sep 2023 skin cancer Yale University Completed Met primary
Phase 21 trial
Phase 2 NCT06170346 Nov 2022 → Jul 2023 — Padjadjaran University Completed No outcome recorded
Comparator or background therapy1 trial
Phase 1/2 NCT07404072 Comparator May 2025 → Jan 2026 overdue periodontitis Salah Awad Alanazi Active not recruiting No outcome recorded

Evidence & citations 4 cited values

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FieldValueCited text
Known as ferulic acid “30 drops of topical antioxidants (Gluconolactone 4%, Hyaluronic acid 0,01%, Allantoin 0,1%, Ferulic acid 3%, Acetyl heptapeptide 0,001%, Silver vine extract 1%, Ectoine 0,01%,...” NCT06170346 ↗
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“The sunscreen contains bioadhesive nanoparticles (BNP) encapsulating avobenzone and octocrylene plus the non-toxic natural products diosmin, ferulic acid, cytisine and...” NCT05736224 ↗

NCT07404072 ↗

Known as 4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid “Ferulic acid, known as 4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid, is a phenolic compound naturally found in various plants, including cereals, fruits, vegetables, and Chinese herbal medicines.” NCT07404072 ↗
Modality Small molecule “Ferulic acid, known as 4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid, is a phenolic compound” NCT07404072 ↗
Route Topical “30 drops of topical antioxidants (Gluconolactone 4%, Hyaluronic acid 0,01%, Allantoin 0,1%, Ferulic acid 3%, Acetyl heptapeptide 0,001%, Silver vine extract 1%, Ectoine 0,01%,...” NCT06170346 ↗