Clinical trials: Depigmentation
Vitiligo Vulgaris
Ginkgo Biloba for the Treatment of Vitiligo Vulgaris in Adolescents
Vitiligo is a common hypopigmentation disorder with significant psychological impact if occurring before adulthood. One study investigating the use of Ginkgo biloba for the treatment of vitiligo in adults reports effectiveness…
- Trial name
- NCT00907062
- Testing
- Ginkgo biloba
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Vitiligo
Human Beta-defensin 1 in Vitiligo
There is a need to know the role of human beta defensin-1 in vitiligo pathogenesis and the probability of finding newer and effective therapy for vitiligo in the future.
- Trial name
- NCT03832751
- Testing
- skin biopsy before and after NB-UVB phototherapy
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Gingival Hyperpigmentation, Oral Pigmentation
Comparison of Er-YAG Laser, Air Polishing, and Surgical Excision for Gingival Hyperpigmentation
This randomized controlled clinical trial aimed to compare the effectiveness of different treatment approaches for physiologic gingival hyperpigmentation.
- Trial name
- APGH (NCT07672587)
- Testing
- Er:YAG Laser Therapy, Air Polishing with Erythritol Powder, Air Polishing with Sodium Bicarbonate Powder
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ondokuz Mayıs University
Vitiligo
5-fluorouracil for Treatment of Stable Vitiligo
Vitiligo, a significant dermatologic challenge affecting 0.5 to 2% of the global population. Despite various existing medical approaches, current vitiligo treatments are still far from optimal.
- Trial name
- NCT06209138
- Testing
- 5 fluorouracil, Saline
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Al-Azhar University
Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Fragile X Syndrome
Early Check: Expanded Screening in Newborns
Early Check provides voluntary screening of newborns for a selected panel of conditions. The study has three main objectives: 1) develop and implement an approach to identify affected infants, 2) address the impact on infants and…
- Conditions
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Fragile X Syndrome, Fragile X - Premutation, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Trial name
- NCT03655223
- Testing
- Confirmatory Testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- RTI International
Vitiligo, Generalized
Gasdermin D Expression in Generalized Vitiligo Patients After Narrow-band Ultraviolet B Therapy
The aim of this study is to: 1. Evaluate the role of tissue Gasdermin D expression using immunehistochemstry techniques in patients with generalized vitiligo and compare it with healthy controls. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT06546059
- Testing
- narrow band ultraviolet-B
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- South Valley University
Pigmentation, Gingiva
Post Gingival Depigmentation Assessment: Comparison of Surgical Stripping vs (Er,Cr:YSGG) Laser
The appearance and health of the gingiva significantly contribute to an aesthetically pleasing smile. Pink gingiva indicates healthy gums and is generally preferred over dark or mixed colors.
- Trial name
- NCT06075641
- Testing
- Gingival depigmentation
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King Abdulaziz University
VITILIGO
Response to Tregs in Innate Immunity Receptor LRP1 (CD91) and Tregs in Periferic Blood Mononuclear Cells in Patients With Non-segmentary Vitiligo
This study aims to evaluate some differences in the immune system between patients with vitiligo and patients without the disease.
- Trial name
- NCT03249064
- Testing
- CD 91 levels, Tregs
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
Vitiligo, Skin Abnormalities
How Does Skin Tone Affect Quantitative Photoacoustic Imaging
Photoacoustic imaging (PAI) is an emerging method which combines light and ultrasound to assess the blood content and oxygenation of the body.
- Trial name
- PAISKINTONE (NCT05554523)
- Testing
- Photoacoustic imaging
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Cambridge
Upper Crossed Syndrome
Cervical Position Sense, Core Stability, and Postural Balance in University Students With Upper Crossed Syndrome
This study aims to investigate the relationship between cervical position sense, core stabilization, and postural balance in university students aged 18-30 years with Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS).
- Trial name
- NCT07577492
- Testing
- postural and balance assessment battery
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Gingival Pigmentation, Melanosis
Comparative Evaluation of Microsurgery vs Conventional Surgical Technique of Gingival Depigmentation
Gingiva being the most frequently pigmented tissue of the oral cavity challenges a lot of people with an esthetic concern. Increased production of melanin, a pigment produced by the melanocytes present in the basal and suprabasal…
- Trial name
- NCT05930392
- Testing
- Gingival depigmentation using microsurgery, Conventional surgical depigmentation
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak
Vitiligo
Evaluation of Serum and Tissue Cathepsin L in Non-segmental Vitiligo Patients
Introduction Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease of the skin that targets pigment producing melanocytes and results in patches of depigmentation that are visible as white spots (Frisoli et al., 2020) Vitiligo is a relatively common…
- Trial name
- NCT06261073
- Testing
- blood sample and tissue biopsy
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sohag University
Metabolic Syndrome, Vitiligo
Metabolic Syndrome in Early Onset Versus Late Onset Vitiligo
This study aims at detection of possible associated metabolic syndrome with vitiligo and assessment of possible contribution of the age of onset of vitiligo.
- Trial name
- NCT03622320
- Testing
- Blood sample
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
CHILD Syndrome
Effects of Alexander Technique in Children With Upper Cross Syndrome.
This randomized clinical trial will involve 50 participants aged 13 to 16, recruited from Faisal Hospital Faisalabad and different schools nearby.
- Trial name
- NCT07248748
- Testing
- Alexander technique, Corrective exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Vitiligo
Histochemical Study of Vitiligo in Sohag University Hospital Patients
Vitiligo is a common acquired idiopathic disorder characterized by depigmentation of the skin, hair, and mucous membranes in the form of macules and patches due to selective melanocyte destruction .
- Trial name
- NCT05869942
- Testing
- Light microscopic studies, Immunohistochemical studies
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sohag University
Visible Light Exposure on Healthy Back Skin
ANTIPIGMENTING OR DEPIMENTING EFFICACY UNDER PART OF VISIBLE LIGHT
The study intends to validate a protocol and define a positive reference to evaluate the efficacy of anti-pigmenting and depigmenting agents under part of visible Light exposures, between 400nm to 450nm.
- Trial name
- ACR_BIOVI_21-0 (NCT06945393)
- Testing
- Cosmetic topical products
- Where
- Romania
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- L'Oreal
Vitiligo
Evaluation of Serum Interleukin-15 and Interleukin-22 Levels in Patients With Non-segmental Vitiligo
Evaluation of Serum Interleukin-15 and Interleukin-22 Levels in Patients with Non-segmental Vitiligo before and after phototherapy
- Trial name
- NCT05121532
- Testing
- Interleukin-15 and Interleukin-22
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sohag University
Upper Crossed Syndrome
The Effects of Dynamic Taping Combined With Corrective Exercises on Cervical Proprioception and Muscle Imbalance in Patients With Upper Crossed Syndrome
Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS) is a pattern of muscle imbalance that leads to forward head posture, rounded shoulders, or excessive thoracic kyphosis, thereby affecting posture and cervical-shoulder function.
- Trial name
- NCT07182461
- Testing
- Dynamic Tape, Swiss Ball, Dumbbells
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- China Medical University Hospital
Vitiligo, Healthy
The Gut and Skin Microbiome in Vitiligo Disease Progression
Investigators plan to perform a pilot study that aims to characterize the microbiome of human vitiligo patients with both active and stable disease and compare this to the microbiome of age and sex matched controls.
- Trial name
- NCT03577327
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Vitiligo
Molecular Mechanisms of Helium-Neon Laser on Melanocyte Regeneration in Skin Equivalent Vitiligo Model
This current three-year proposal aims to clarify the mechanisms of melanocyte destruction and regeneration in vitiligo lesions using both traditional cell culture and skin equivalent model (organotypic culture).
- Trial name
- NCT00172939
- Testing
- foreskin from healthy adults
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital