Vitiligo

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-phase study tests whether combining mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) with specially engineered immune cells (CAR-T cells) is safe and can help control autoimmune diseases. About 30 adults with established autoimmune conditions will receive the treatment and be monitored f…

This study tests whether specially engineered immune cells, called CAR-T cells, can safely treat autoimmune diseases. The cells are designed to target and suppress B cells, which play a key role in many autoimmune conditions. The trial involves 30 adults and focuses on safety and…

This study is testing a new blood filter called the Plasma Filter PX2. It is used in a procedure called therapeutic plasma exchange, which removes harmful substances from the blood of people with autoimmune diseases. About 46 adults will take part, and the study will check if the…

This study tests an experimental drug called LY4005130 in 60 adults with non-segmental vitiligo, a condition that causes white patches on the skin. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo by IV every few weeks for 24 weeks. The goal is to see if the drug can reduce the …

This study tests an experimental drug called GIA632 in 210 adults with non-segmental vitiligo, a condition that causes white patches on the skin. The goal is to see if the drug can safely restore skin color and to find the best dose for future studies. Participants will receive e…

This study tests a drug called zasocitinib in adults with nonsegmental vitiligo, an autoimmune condition that causes white patches on the skin. About 200 participants will take either the drug or a placebo for up to a year. The main goal is to see if the drug can improve skin col…

This study tests whether a new drug called EI-001 can help people with vitiligo, a condition that causes white patches on the skin. The drug works by calming the immune system to reduce inflammation. About 45 adults with nonsegmental vitiligo will receive either EI-001 or a place…

This study tests a bone marrow transplant from a family donor for children under 21 with severe non-cancer blood disorders like sickle cell disease, bone marrow failure, or immune problems. The goal is to see if the transplant can replace the diseased cells with healthy donor cel…

This study tests whether taking a daily pill (ritlecitinib) plus twice-weekly narrowband UVB light therapy works better than the pill alone for vitiligo. About 56 adults with non-segmental vitiligo covering 4-60% of their body will take part. The main goal is to see how much skin…

This early-stage trial tests a new drug called IBI3013, which blocks a protein (IL-15) involved in immune attacks. It includes 160 people: healthy volunteers first, then people with active vitiligo or severe alopecia areata. The main goal is to check safety and how the drug moves…

This early-stage study tests a new mRNA-based treatment (ABO2203) for people with autoimmune diseases that haven't improved with standard care. The therapy works by directing the body's immune cells to attack and control overactive immune cells causing the disease. The study will…

This study tests a new drug called BG-A3004 for the first time in humans. It aims to check the drug's safety and how the body processes it in healthy volunteers and people with immune-related skin diseases. The study is split into two parts: single dose in healthy people and mult…

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 study tests a new drug called SHR0302, given as a tablet and a gel, for people with non-segmental vitiligo. The goal is to see if it can safely and effectively bring back skin color. About 176 adults aged 18 to 75 will take part, and some will receive a placebo to compare re…

This early-stage trial compares two treatments for limited vitiligo: microneedling with 5-fluorouracil (5FU) every two weeks versus a strong steroid cream applied twice daily. Forty participants aged 5 to 70 with vitiligo on 10% or less of their body will be treated for 12 weeks.…

This early-stage trial tests whether CGB-600 gel can safely reduce white patches from vitiligo on the face and neck. Thirty-six adults will apply the gel or a placebo twice daily for 24 weeks. Researchers will check for side effects and measure if the patches shrink by at least 5…

This study tests a new effervescent (fizzing) powder containing 5-fluorouracil to treat vitiligo, a condition that causes white patches on the skin. Sixty people with stable vitiligo will apply either the new fizzing powder or plain 5-fluorouracil powder to their patches. The goa…

This study is testing a cream called ruxolitinib on 170 people with vitiligo, a skin condition that causes white patches. The goal is to find out what factors help the cream work best. Participants must be 12 or older and have mild to moderate vitiligo. They will stop other treat…

This study tests a new drug called VC005 in 120 adults with non-segmental vitiligo, a condition that causes white patches on the skin. Participants will take either VC005 or a placebo daily for 52 weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug can reduce the size of white patches on …

This study tests a cream called ruxolitinib in 180 children with nonsegmental vitiligo, a condition that causes white patches on the skin. The goal is to see if the cream can safely bring back color, especially on the face. Participants will apply the cream daily for several mont…

This study tests a cream called ruxolitinib in children aged 6 to 12 with nonsegmental vitiligo, a condition that causes white patches on the skin. The cream is applied twice daily to affected areas. The goal is to see if it can safely restore skin color. About 250 children will …

This study tests if using ultrasound (phonophoresis) to push betamethasone cream deeper into the skin can help control vitiligo, a condition that causes white patches. Researchers will enroll 60 adults with vitiligo who are otherwise healthy. The goal is to see if this approach r…

This early-stage trial tests a new drug called FB102 in 64 adults with non-segmental vitiligo, a condition that causes white patches on the skin. Half will get the drug and half a placebo, both given by IV. The main goal is to check safety and see if the drug helps bring back ski…

This study tests a procedure where a person's own skin cells are transplanted onto stable white patches caused by vitiligo. The goal is to see how well and how safely it restores color over the long term. The trial will enroll 30 people with stable vitiligo who have not responded…

This study tests two ways of puncturing white patches of skin—using a single needle or a microneedling device—followed by UV light therapy to see which helps restore pigment better. Eighty adults with stable non-segmental vitiligo will receive six sessions over 24 weeks. The goal…

This early-stage study tests a new imaging agent called 18F-4FN for PET scans to safely detect inflammation in the body. It involves 55 adults with cancer who are on immunotherapy or have suspected inflammation. The goal is to see if this agent can highlight areas of inflammation…

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 the shingles vaccine (RZV) works and is safe for adults with autoimmune rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus who are taking immune-suppressing drugs. Two hundred participants will receive two doses of the vaccine. Researchers will me…

This study tests if injecting vitamin C and glutathione into dark gums can lighten them as well as surgery. About 30 adults with gum pigmentation will be randomly assigned to either injection or scalpel removal. The main goal is to see how much the color improves, and the study a…

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 is testing a new laser called PALLAS to treat skin diseases like vitiligo, psoriasis, alopecia areata, and atopic dermatitis. About 50 people will receive UVB laser treatments twice a week for up to 3 months. The goal is to see if the laser improves the skin condition …

This study is looking for the genes that cause certain immune system problems. Researchers want to understand why some people get sick and others don't, even in the same family. Up to 5,000 people with immune disorders and their relatives will give blood or cheek cell samples for…

This study will analyze DNA from up to 20,000 people, including those with immune disorders and their relatives, to find genetic variants linked to conditions like atopy, autoimmunity, and primary immunodeficiency. Researchers will also study how best to return genetic results to…

This study aims to learn more about how diseases related to blood clots, the immune system, and blood vessels start and change over time. Researchers will enroll up to 1,000 people aged 5 and older, including those with these conditions, their healthy relatives, and healthy volun…

This study is measuring a protein called STIM1 on the surface of immune cells in 670 people with various autoimmune diseases. The goal is to find which diseases have high levels of this protein, which could help researchers develop new antibody-based treatments. Participants prov…

This study looks for better ways to detect lung inflammation and infections early in people who have received a stem cell transplant from a donor. About 40 participants aged 5 to 70 will get regular lung scans, breathing tests, blood draws, and a procedure where a tube collects f…

This study looks at the bacteria living on the skin and in the gut of 100 adults with and without vitiligo. Researchers want to see if people with active or stable vitiligo have different bacteria compared to healthy volunteers. No treatments or drugs are given—just samples colle…

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 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 collects and freezes testicular tissue from boys and young men who are at risk of becoming infertile due to cancer, autoimmune disorders, or their treatments. The tissue is stored in a research bank, with the hope that future medical advances will allow it to be used t…

This study is testing a tool called B-COMPASS that uses a 22-question survey to predict whether people will follow their prescribed treatments. Researchers will enroll 3100 adults with cardiovascular, endocrine, immune, nerve, cancer, or rare diseases across Europe. The goal is t…

This pilot study is measuring prednisolone levels in 120 people with inflammatory diseases like thyroid eye disease, vasculitis, COPD, asthma, and others. Participants take high-dose prednisolone as part of their routine care, and researchers take timed blood samples to see how t…

This study looks at 320 adults who are about to start strong immune-suppressing therapy and have already had at least two COVID-19 shots. Researchers want to find out if giving a COVID-19 booster right before starting therapy or waiting six months provides better protection. Part…

This study is creating a large registry of 800 people receiving biologic medications for immune conditions like autoimmune diseases and primary immune deficiencies. Researchers will collect blood samples and health data to better understand how these treatments work and who respo…

This study aims to understand how alopecia areata, vitiligo, and hidradenitis suppurativa affect the quality of life and daily functioning of teenagers and adults. Researchers will collect information from nearly 2,800 participants across multiple countries using surveys and skin…

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…