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New ointment shows promise for restoring skin color in vitiligo

NCT ID NCT07181187

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This phase 2 trial tested an ointment called MH004 in 156 people with non-segmental vitiligo, a condition that causes white patches on the skin. Participants applied the ointment to affected areas once or twice daily for 24 weeks. The study measured how much skin color returned, especially on the face. Results will show if this treatment is safe and effective enough to move to larger trials.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
MH004 ointment (a topical medication applied to the skin)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a new topical treatment that helps restore skin color in people with vitiligo.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase trial with only 156 participants. The ointment may not work better than a placebo, and long-term safety is not yet known.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Phase 2

Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.

Participants

156 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2024

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

12 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients aged 12 to 65 years (inclusive) of either gender. 2. Clinical diagnosis of non-segmental vitiligo with depigmented area including ≥ 0.5% BSA on the face and total body vitiligo area not exceeding 20% BSA. 3. Fully understand the trial content, voluntarily participate in the trial, and sign the ICF. 4. Must be willing to take appropriate contraceptive measures to avoid pregnancy or fathering a child for the duration of study participation. \- Exclusion Criteria: 1. Other dermatoses that may complicate the assessment of vitiligo. 2. Previous depigmentation treatments (eg, monobenzone) for past treatment of vitiligo or other pigmented areas. 3. Use of protocol-defined treatments within the indicated washout period before baseline. 4. Liver or renal damage. 5. Allergic to any component of the investigational drug. 6. Pregnant or lactating subjects. -

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hangzhou Third People's Hospital

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

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