Skin pigmentation disorder

This study looks at whether taking coenzyme Q10 and vitamin C, alone or together, can improve healing and reduce dark gum color after surgical gum depigmentation. The trial involves 20 healthy adults with dark gums who undergo a simple scalpel procedure to remove pigmented tissue…

This early-stage trial is testing whether specially engineered immune cells (called CAR-T and CTL cells) and a dendritic cell vaccine can safely treat people with neurofibromatosis or schwannomatosis, conditions that cause nerve tumors. The study will enroll 100 participants aged…

This study tests whether combining two drugs—regorafenib (a targeted therapy) and envafolimab (an immunotherapy)—can help people with advanced GIST that has a specific gene change (KIT exon 17 mutation) and has stopped responding to standard treatments. About 100 adults will be r…

This Phase 2 study tests whether adding Melanotan II (a synthetic hormone-like drug) to standard narrowband UV-B light therapy helps restore skin color in adults with stable nonsegmental vitiligo. About 60 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo, plus light therapy…

This early-phase trial tests a single injection of JWK010 gene therapy in 18 children aged 5 to 12 with oculocutaneous albinism type 1 (OCA1). OCA1 is caused by a gene change that prevents the body from making pigment, leading to vision problems and light sensitivity. The therapy…

This study tracks 50 children and adults with non-malignant disorders like immune deficiencies and anemias who receive a stem cell transplant after a reduced-intensity chemotherapy regimen. The goal is to see if this approach improves survival and reduces severe graft-versus-host…

This study is testing a less intense chemotherapy and radiation regimen before a stem cell transplant for children and young adults up to age 55 with non-cancerous blood disorders like immune deficiencies, anemias, and metabolic diseases. The goal is to see if this gentler prepar…

This early-stage trial tests a new drug called NN3201 in people with advanced cancers that have a specific marker called c-Kit. The drug is designed to deliver a chemotherapy agent directly to cancer cells, potentially killing them while sparing healthy tissue. The study will enr…

This study is testing a software tool called Belle.ai that uses artificial intelligence to help doctors diagnose common skin diseases. About 400 patients at dermatology clinics will have three photos taken of their skin condition. The AI will analyze the photos and suggest possib…

This study is testing whether a daily skincare routine with niacinamide and bioceramides can reduce facial dark spots (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation) and improve self-esteem and quality of life in 60 Black women with darker skin tones. Participants will use a cleanser, mois…

This study tests two experimental drugs, siltuximab and erenumab, to see if they can safely reduce chronic pain in people with schwannomatosis, a condition that causes painful nerve tumors. About 40 adults with moderate-to-severe pain will receive either a drug or a placebo. The …

This study tests whether Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), delivered through a smartphone app, can help caregivers of children with RASopathies (like Neurofibromatosis type 1 and Noonan syndrome) cope with parenting stress. The trial is fully remote and involves 70 adult c…

This study tests a group counseling program called Healing HEARTS to help people with conditions like obesity, skin disease, cancer, HIV, diabetes, or chronic pain deal with internalized stigma. Participants will either join the counseling program or a peer support group. The goa…

This study compares almond oil to hydroquinone cream for treating facial pigmentation in women with darker skin tones. Researchers will also check how each treatment affects the skin's microbiome. The goal is to see if almond oil is a safer, natural alternative to the standard tr…

This study aims to learn more about Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome (HPS), a rare inherited disease that causes light skin/eye color, bleeding problems, and often deadly lung scarring. Researchers will follow 600 people with HPS and their family members to track how the disease progres…

This study aims to learn more about RASopathies, a group of genetic conditions that can cause developmental issues, birth defects, and increased cancer risk. Researchers will follow up to 500 people of any age who have or may have a RASopathy, along with their family members, for…

This study aims to collect DNA samples and detailed eye exam data from 1,000 people with rare inherited eye diseases like aniridia, Best disease, and albinism. Participants provide a saliva or blood sample and share their eye health records. The goal is to expand a research repos…

This study aims to learn more about Chediak-Higashi syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that causes light skin and hair, easy bruising, and frequent infections. Researchers will observe up to 60 patients over time, collecting clinical and genetic data to better understand the disea…

This study collects biological samples—like blood, skin biopsies, and swabs—from people with or at risk for skin diseases, as well as healthy volunteers. Researchers will use these samples to study the causes of skin conditions and explore potential treatments. Up to 700 particip…

This study looks at whether pulse oximeters—the clips placed on fingers to measure oxygen levels—work equally well for children with different skin tones who have congenital heart disease. Researchers will enroll 92 children under 18 undergoing heart surgery and compare the oxime…

This study aims to find the genetic causes behind certain allergic and immune system disorders. Researchers will collect blood, saliva, and tissue samples from up to 10,000 people of all ages, along with some family members. No treatments are given; the goal is simply to learn mo…

This study tests two different diameters (1.6mm and 2mm) of mini-implants placed in the upper jaw to support orthodontic tooth movement. Twenty people receiving braces will get one size on each side of their mouth. Researchers will measure how stable the implants are, how much pa…

This study is collecting blood, tissue, and medical information from up to 1,000 people with RASopathies—a group of genetic conditions that affect development and raise cancer risk. Researchers will store these samples and data in a database for future studies. The goal is to lea…

This study looks at how skin conditions related to cancer or cancer treatments affect the well-being of cancer patients and survivors. About 1,025 participants will fill out questionnaires about their skin condition. The goal is to better understand these effects and improve trea…

This study is looking for the gene or genes that cause cutis tricolor, a rare skin condition with patches of different colors. Researchers will analyze DNA from blood and skin samples of 10 patients and their parents. The goal is to find genetic changes that might explain the con…

This study investigates whether serotonin, a chemical in the body, affects symptoms of oculocutaneous albinism in children. Researchers will measure serotonin levels in 160 children with and without albinism. The goal is to better understand the condition, not to test a new treat…

This study checks how well pulse oximeters measure blood oxygen during mild to severe low oxygen levels in 10,000 healthy adults aged 18-50. Researchers compare the device's reading to a precise blood test, and also look at how skin pigmentation affects accuracy. The goal is to m…