Lamp vs laser: which light works best for vitiligo?
NCT ID NCT00696358
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared two types of ultraviolet light treatments—an excimer lamp and an excimer laser—for repigmenting white patches caused by vitiligo. Adults with at least two matching patches of vitiligo received both treatments on different patches twice a week for 12 weeks. The goal was to see which device produces better color return, and to check how safe and tolerable each is.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- 308nm excimer lamp and 308nm excimer laser
- What this could lead to
- If one device works better, it could offer a more effective or accessible option for repigmenting vitiligo patches.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial comparing two similar light devices. The difference may be small, and results may not apply to all vitiligo types or severities.
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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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Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of Nice
Nice, France
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