New combo treatment for vitiligo shows promise in early trial
NCT ID NCT07563049
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether injecting carbon dioxide gas (carboxytherapy) alongside standard narrowband UVB light therapy can improve repigmentation in people with stable vitiligo. Fifty-nine participants with symmetrical patches will receive whole-body UVB light, with carboxytherapy added on one side only. The study measures changes in skin color and certain blood markers.
What this could mean
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Active substance
carbon dioxide gas
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a better way to restore skin color in people with stable vitiligo.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial with only 59 people. The added benefit of carboxytherapy may be small or none, and injections can cause discomfort or bruising.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University
Cairo, El Manial, 11956, Egypt