Can a weekend steroid pill stop vitiligo spreading in kids?
NCT ID NCT07353801
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether taking dexamethasone pills twice a week for 3 months can stop active vitiligo from spreading in children aged 4 to 9. Researchers will also monitor side effects, especially on growth and bone health. The goal is to control the disease, not cure it.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Dermatology Outpatient Clinic, Kasr al Ainy Teaching Hospital, Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt
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