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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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
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