Can a transplant drug cream restore skin color in vitiligo?

NCT ID NCT05342519

First seen Mar 07, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study tests whether a cream containing rapamycin, applied daily for six months, can help bring back skin color in people with vitiligo. Twenty participants apply the cream to one patch of skin and a placebo to another, with doctors checking results at 2, 4, and 6 months. The goal is to see if the treatment is safe and effective, and how it affects quality of life.

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Locations

  • Medical University of South Carolina

    Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States

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