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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Northwestern University
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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