New gel aims to fade melasma with fewer side effects
NCT ID NCT07530016
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early study tests a new gel for melasma, a skin condition causing dark patches on the face. The gel combines three ingredients to lighten spots, reduce inflammation, and help absorption. Ten women aged 18-50 will apply the gel for 12 weeks to see if it improves their skin with fewer side effects than current treatments.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 10 people
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- Expected to start
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Aug 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Nov 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 50 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Adult patients aged 18-50 years diagnosed with melasma Famale Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with contraindications to melatonin, including pregnancy, breastfeeding, autoimmune disorders, bleeding disorders, and diabetes, or contraindications to tranexamic acid, including thromboembolic events, history of thrombosis, renal impairment, and pregnancy or breastfeeding. Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the medications. Patients already taking treatment of melasma
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