Scientists hunt for bacterial clues in vitiligo patients

NCT ID NCT03577327

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at the bacteria living on the skin and in the gut of 100 adults with and without vitiligo. Researchers want to see if people with active or stable vitiligo have different bacteria compared to healthy volunteers. No treatments or drugs are given—just samples collected to learn more about the disease.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

vitiligo

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Northwestern University

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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