Poking skin to bring back color: which needle works best for vitiligo?
NCT ID NCT06991972
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
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 is to achieve at least 25% repigmentation with minimal side effects.
What this could mean
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Active substance
needling or microneedling procedure plus narrowband UVB light therapy
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a more effective skin-puncturing technique to restore pigment in stable vitiligo patches.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial with only 80 participants. Results may not apply to all vitiligo types, and risks include scarring, infection, or uneven pigmentation.
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Khyber Teaching Hospital
RECRUITINGPeshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 25000, Pakistan