VitiligoPhase 4NCT01051687
Botulinum Toxin Treatment for Localized Vitiligo
A Phase 4 study testing Botulinum toxin A in people with Vitiligo, run by King Saud University at 1 site in Saudi Arabia.
Trial summary
Background: New light shed on the cholinergic aspects of vitiligo pathophysiology. It was found that acetylcholine concentration increased with a significantly reduced expression of acetylcholinesterase in vitiliginous patches that return to normal up on repigmentation. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 50 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Vitiligo
- What is being tested?
- Botulinum toxin A
- Type of treatment
- Injection or infusion
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 10 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSaudi Arabia
- Study dates
- Apr 2009to Jan 2010
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 50 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- focal vitiligo
- segmental vitiligo
Who cannot join
- receiving any treatment during the last 4 weeks patient with contra indication to BTX-A
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Saudi Arabia1 site
King Khalid University Hospital
Riyadh, Riyadh Region, 11524
About this study
Background: New light shed on the cholinergic aspects of vitiligo pathophysiology. It was found that acetylcholine concentration increased with a significantly reduced expression of acetylcholinesterase in vitiliginous patches that return to normal up on repigmentation.
Objective: The investigators will undertook this controlled, prospective pilot study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of botulinum toxin A in patients with localized vitiligo.
Methods: 10 patients with focal or segmental vitiligo will be recruited. For each patient with focal vitiligo, one or two vitiliginous patches will be treated. The other patches will be used as control. For each patient with segmental vitiligo, half of the lesion will be treated. The other half will be used as a control. Botulinum toxin will be injected. The response will be analyzed at the initial visit, two weeks and at two and six months after therapy.
Read the detailed description
While performing a botulinum toxin A (BTX-A) treatment for glabellar frown lines and crow's feet of a lady who has also periocular vitiligo, we noted gradual and complete resolution of the vitiliginous patch, within few months, without adding other therapy. To test this observation, whether BTX-A lead to this repigmentation or it was a spontaneous one, we designed a controlled, prospective pilot study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of BTX-A in patients with localized vitiligo.
MATERIAL AND METHODS
Patients The study will be conducted in the dermatology clinic at King Khalid University Hospital. 10 patients with focal or segmental vitiligo will recruited to the study Data will be collected by patients interview included: patient characteristics (age, sex, age of onset of vitiligo, disease activity, presence of pruritus), medical history, previous treatment modalities including the clinical outcome of each modality. Complete physical examination and laboratory testing including: complete blood count, fasting blood sugar and thyroid autoantibodies were performed.
Injection Procedure Dilution of 1 ml of unpreserved saline per 100 U vial of BOTOX (Allergen pharmaceuticals, Irvine, CA). 2 units will injected intradermally every 1 cm2 with a 1ml syringe and 30 gauge needle. No other treatment modality will performed during the study.
Assessments For each patient with focal vitiligo, one vitiliginous patch - or two patches from different sites- will be treated. The other patches from the contra lateral site will be left untreated and used as control at the follow-up visit. For each patient with segmental vitiligo, half of the lesion will be treated. The other half will be left untreated and used as a control at the follow-up visit. The main outcome is the percentage of repigmentation in the previously depigmented patch, in form of color or size changes and folliculocentric repigmentation, of the treated and the control patches. Each patient will be assessed by the three investigators before and after injection with BTX-A. Patients will; be re-examined at 2 wk, 2 and 6 months after therapy. The outcome of each visit will be noted on a standardized sheet. Standardized photographs of the treated and control patches, including measurement, will be taken at each visit.
Repigmentation in previously depigmented patch will be judge by the photograph and the measurement of lesion and compared to pre treatment status by a blinded dermatologist.
- Conditions
- Vitiligo
- Being tested
- Botulinum toxin A
- Keywords
- vitiligo
- Medical subject headings
- Vitiligo
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Botulinum toxin ADrug
Dilution of 1 ml of unpreserved saline per 100 U vial of BOTOX (Allergen pharmaceuticals, Irvine, CA). 2 units were injected intradermally every 1 cm2 with a 1ml syringe and 30 gauge needle.
For each patient with focal vitiligo, one vitiliginous patch - or two patches from different sites- will be treated. The other patches from the contra lateral site will be left untreated and used as control at the follow-up visit. For each patient with segmental vitiligo, half of the lesion will treated. The other half will be left untreated and used as a control at the follow-up visit.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| control skin patches | No intervention | no intervention will be given to the patches |
| botulinum toxin A | Active comparator | Dilution of 1 ml of unpreserved saline per 100 U vial of BOTOX (Allergen pharmaceuticals, Irvine, CA). 2 units were injected intradermally every 1 cm2 with a 1ml syringe and 30 gauge needle. Receives: Drug: Botulinum toxin A |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
the percentage of repigmentation in the previously depigmented patch, in form of color or size changes and folliculocentric repigmentation, of the treated and the control patches.
Measured: Patients will be re-examined at 2 wk, 2 and 6 months after therapy.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted18 Jan 2010 (estimated)
- Study startApr 2009
- Primary completionJan 2010
- Study completionJan 2010
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for VitiligoStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 10 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- King Saud University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Investigators
- Ghada Binsaif, MD, Principal investigator, King Saud University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01051687
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 09-101
- Status last verified
- Jan 2010
- First submitted
- 15 Jan 2010
- Last updated
- 18 Jan 2010
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 18 Jan 2010. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Botulinum Toxin Treatment for Localized Vitiligo
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01051687
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 09-101
- Conditions
- Vitiligo
- Keywords
- vitiligo
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 10 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- King Saud UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Apr 2009
- Primary completion
- Jan 2010 (actual)
- Study completion
- Jan 2010 (actual)
- First posted
- 18 Jan 2010 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Background: New light shed on the cholinergic aspects of vitiligo pathophysiology. It was found that acetylcholine concentration increased with a significantly reduced expression of acetylcholinesterase in vitiliginous patches that return to normal up on repigmentation.
Objective: The investigators will undertook this controlled, prospective pilot study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of botulinum toxin A in patients with localized vitiligo.
Methods: 10 patients with focal or segmental vitiligo will be recruited. For each patient with focal vitiligo, one or two vitiliginous patches will be treated. The other patches will be used as control. For each patient with segmental vitiligo, half of the lesion will be treated. The other half will be used as a control. Botulinum toxin will be injected. The response will be analyzed at the initial visit, two weeks and at two and six months after therapy.
Detailed description
While performing a botulinum toxin A (BTX-A) treatment for glabellar frown lines and crow's feet of a lady who has also periocular vitiligo, we noted gradual and complete resolution of the vitiliginous patch, within few months, without adding other therapy. To test this observation, whether BTX-A lead to this repigmentation or it was a spontaneous one, we designed a controlled, prospective pilot study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of BTX-A in patients with localized vitiligo.
MATERIAL AND METHODS
Patients The study will be conducted in the dermatology clinic at King Khalid University Hospital. 10 patients with focal or segmental vitiligo will recruited to the study Data will be collected by patients interview included: patient characteristics (age, sex, age of onset of vitiligo, disease activity, presence of pruritus), medical history, previous treatment modalities including the clinical outcome of each modality. Complete physical examination and laboratory testing including: complete blood count, fasting blood sugar and thyroid autoantibodies were performed.
Injection Procedure Dilution of 1 ml of unpreserved saline per 100 U vial of BOTOX (Allergen pharmaceuticals, Irvine, CA). 2 units will injected intradermally every 1 cm2 with a 1ml syringe and 30 gauge needle. No other treatment modality will performed during the study.
Assessments For each patient with focal vitiligo, one vitiliginous patch - or two patches from different sites- will be treated. The other patches from the contra lateral site will be left untreated and used as control at the follow-up visit. For each patient with segmental vitiligo, half of the lesion will be treated. The other half will be left untreated and used as a control at the follow-up visit. The main outcome is the percentage of repigmentation in the previously depigmented patch, in form of color or size changes and folliculocentric repigmentation, of the treated and the control patches. Each patient will be assessed by the three investigators before and after injection with BTX-A. Patients will; be re-examined at 2 wk, 2 and 6 months after therapy. The outcome of each visit will be noted on a standardized sheet. Standardized photographs of the treated and control patches, including measurement, will be taken at each visit.
Repigmentation in previously depigmented patch will be judge by the photograph and the measurement of lesion and compared to pre treatment status by a blinded dermatologist.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| control skin patches | No intervention | –no intervention will be given to the patches |
| botulinum toxin A | Active comparator | Drug: Botulinum toxin ADilution of 1 ml of unpreserved saline per 100 U vial of BOTOX (Allergen pharmaceuticals, Irvine, CA). 2 units were injected intradermally every 1 cm2 with a 1ml syringe and 30 gauge needle. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 50 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- focal vitiligo
- segmental vitiligo
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- receiving any treatment during the last 4 weeks patient with contra indication to BTX-A
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Botulinum toxin ADilution of 1 ml of unpreserved saline per 100 U vial of BOTOX (Allergen pharmaceuticals, Irvine, CA). 2 units were injected intradermally every 1 cm2 with a 1ml syringe and 30 gauge needle. For each patient with focal vitiligo, one vitiliginous patch - or two patches from different sites- will be treated. The other patches from the contra lateral site will be left untreated and used as control at the follow-up visit. For each patient with segmental vitiligo, half of the lesion will treated. The other half will be left untreated and used as a control at the follow-up visit. | Drug | botulinum toxin A |
Primary outcome
the percentage of repigmentation in the previously depigmented patch, in form of color or size changes and folliculocentric repigmentation, of the treated and the control patches.
Time frame: Patients will be re-examined at 2 wk, 2 and 6 months after therapy.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 18 Jan 2010.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Ghada Binsaif, MD principal investigator
King Saud University
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 4 study testing Botulinum toxin A in people with Vitiligo, run by King Saud University at 1 site in Saudi Arabia.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 18 Jan 2010. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Saudi Arabia. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
the percentage of repigmentation in the previously depigmented patch, in form of color or size changes and folliculocentric repigmentation, of the treated and the control patches. (time frame: Patients will be re-examined at 2 wk, 2 and 6 months after therapy.). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 18 Jan 2010.