Sleep hormone melatonin tested as new melasma treatment
NCT ID NCT07169383
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study tests if a daily dose of melatonin (a natural sleep hormone) can reduce dark patches on the face (melasma) better than tranexamic acid, a common treatment. 160 adults with melasma will take either melatonin or tranexamic acid for 12 weeks. Doctors will measure skin improvement using a standard scoring system at the start, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks.
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PAEC General Hospital Islamabad Pakistan
Islamabad, Punjab Province, 44000, Pakistan
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