New gel aims to recolor white patches on face
NCT ID NCT07357870
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
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 50%.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- CGB-600 gel
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a new topical treatment to help restore skin color in people with facial vitiligo.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early Phase 1 study with only 36 people, so it may not show clear benefit. The gel could cause skin irritation or other side effects.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ankara T.C. Ministry of Health
RECRUITINGAnkara, Turkey, 06800, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Istanbul Universitesi faculty of Medicine
RECRUITINGIstanbul, Turkey, 34116, Turkey (Türkiye)
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