VitiligoNCT05467839
Evaluation of Efficacy of Microneedling and Topical Methotrexate Versus Microneedling and Topical 5-flourouracil in Treatment of Vitillgo Patients
A study testing derma pen in people with Vitiligo, run by Sohag University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
Vitiligo is a depigmenting skin disorder, characterized by the selective loss of melanocytes, which in turn leads to loss of pigment in the affected areas of the skin It considerd as autoimmune disease, associated with genetic and environmental factors together with metabolic, oxidative stress and cell detachment… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Vitiligo
- What is being tested?
- derma pen
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 31 Jul 2022to 30 Jan 2023
- Phase
- Interventional
- 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 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- • Age :main 18 and above years old.
- Stable vitiligo (each patient has 3separated patches of depigmentation at least).
Who cannot join
- Patients with systemic diseases (diabetes, bleeding disorders)
- Patients who are receiving chemotherapy or radiotherapy
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Vitiligo is a depigmenting skin disorder, characterized by the selective loss of melanocytes, which in turn leads to loss of pigment in the affected areas of the skin It considerd as autoimmune disease, associated with genetic and environmental factors together with metabolic, oxidative stress and cell detachment abnormalities The disease affects both genders equally, it can appear at any age, and the average age of onset is somewhat variable in different geographic . with an estimated prevalence of 0.5-2% of the population in both adults and children worldwide 5-Flourouracil is an antimetabolite analogue of the naturally occurring pyrimidine uracil which is metabolised via the same metabolic pathways as uracil Due to its antimitotic activity, topical 5-Flourouracil is a useful therapy for the treatment of many dermatological disorders characterized by a high mitotic rate Clinically, localized hyperpigmentations have been reported during systemic treatment of various cancers by 5-Flourouracil. Usually, these hyperpigmented lesions are located on the normally pigmented extremities (hands and feet) and tongue.
Methotrexate as an antimetabolite and antifolate drug is a time-tested effective treatment extensively used in various autoimmune disorders in low to moderate doses with good efficacy, safety, and tolerability on a long-term basis .
Methotrexate treatment resulted in the decrease of the number of TNF-α-producing T cells, whereas the number of T cells producing IL-10 after polyclonal activation increased, in another study .
- Conditions
- Vitiligo
- Being tested
- derma pen
- Medical subject headings
- Vitiligo
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
derma penDevice
Derma pen is automatic and rechargeable device (vibrating frequency:6500-10000 r/m, vibration speed level 5, model: Ultima A6, company: Dr. Pen and country: Korea). With every case the needle should be replaced. Needle length is adjustable from 0.25mm to 2mm according to the treated areas. The pen is convenient in treating narrow areas such as the nose, around the eye and the mouth. The vibration speed of the pen can be controlled in 5 levels
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| vitillgo patients | Experimental | Not described Receives: Device: derma pen |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
percentage of repigmentation
dermoscopic evaluation
Measured: 6 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted21 Jul 2022
- Study start31 Jul 2022
- Primary completion20 Oct 2022
- Study completion30 Jan 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (4)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for VitiligoStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Sohag UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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 N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Sohag University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Fatma Kassem Ali, Sohag University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05467839
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- soh-med-22-05-10
- Status last verified
- Oct 2024
- First submitted
- 4 Jul 2022
- Last updated
- 26 Oct 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Publications
Picardo M, Dell'Anna ML, Ezzedine K, Hamzavi I, Harris JE, Parsad D, Taieb A. Vitiligo. Nat Rev Dis Primers. 2015 Jun 4;1:15011. doi: 10.1038/nrdp.2015.11.
PubMed 27189851Kruger C, Schallreuter KU. A review of the worldwide prevalence of vitiligo in children/adolescents and adults. Int J Dermatol. 2012 Oct;51(10):1206-12. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-4632.2011.05377.x. Epub 2012 Mar 27.
PubMed 22458952Feily A. Vitiligo Extent Tensity Index (VETI) score: a new definition, assessment and treatment evaluation criteria in vitiligo. Dermatol Pract Concept. 2014 Oct 31;4(4):81-4. doi: 10.5826/dpc.0404a18. eCollection 2014 Oct.
PubMed 25396094Ezzedine K, Lim HW, Suzuki T, Katayama I, Hamzavi I, Lan CC, Goh BK, Anbar T, Silva de Castro C, Lee AY, Parsad D, van Geel N, Le Poole IC, Oiso N, Benzekri L, Spritz R, Gauthier Y, Hann SK, Picardo M, Taieb A; Vitiligo Global Issue Consensus Conference Panelists. Revised classification/nomenclature of vitiligo and related issues: the Vitiligo Global Issues Consensus Conference. Pigment Cell Melanoma Res. 2012 May;25(3):E1-13. doi: 10.1111/j.1755-148X.2012.00997.x.
PubMed 22417114
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 26 Oct 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Evaluation of Efficacy of Microneedling and Topical Methotrexate Versus Microneedling and Topical 5-flourouracil in Treatment of Vitillgo Patients
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05467839
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- soh-med-22-05-10
- Conditions
- Vitiligo
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Sohag UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 31 Jul 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 Oct 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Jan 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 21 Jul 2022 (actual)
- 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.
Vitiligo is a depigmenting skin disorder, characterized by the selective loss of melanocytes, which in turn leads to loss of pigment in the affected areas of the skin It considerd as autoimmune disease, associated with genetic and environmental factors together with metabolic, oxidative stress and cell detachment abnormalities The disease affects both genders equally, it can appear at any age, and the average age of onset is somewhat variable in different geographic . with an estimated prevalence of 0.5-2% of the population in both adults and children worldwide 5-Flourouracil is an antimetabolite analogue of the naturally occurring pyrimidine uracil which is metabolised via the same metabolic pathways as uracil Due to its antimitotic activity, topical 5-Flourouracil is a useful therapy for the treatment of many dermatological disorders characterized by a high mitotic rate Clinically, localized hyperpigmentations have been reported during systemic treatment of various cancers by 5-Flourouracil. Usually, these hyperpigmented lesions are located on the normally pigmented extremities (hands and feet) and tongue.
Methotrexate as an antimetabolite and antifolate drug is a time-tested effective treatment extensively used in various autoimmune disorders in low to moderate doses with good efficacy, safety, and tolerability on a long-term basis .
Methotrexate treatment resulted in the decrease of the number of TNF-α-producing T cells, whereas the number of T cells producing IL-10 after polyclonal activation increased, in another study .
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| vitillgo patients | Experimental | Device: derma pen |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- • Age :main 18 and above years old.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Patients with systemic diseases (diabetes, bleeding disorders)
- Patients who are receiving chemotherapy or radiotherapy
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 |
|---|---|---|
| derma penDerma pen is automatic and rechargeable device (vibrating frequency:6500-10000 r/m, vibration speed level 5, model: Ultima A6, company: Dr. Pen and country: Korea). With every case the needle should be replaced. Needle length is adjustable from 0.25mm to 2mm according to the treated areas. The pen is convenient in treating narrow areas such as the nose, around the eye and the mouth. The vibration speed of the pen can be controlled in 5 levels | Device | vitillgo patients |
Primary outcome
percentage of repigmentation
Time frame: 6 months
dermoscopic evaluation
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 26 Oct 2024.
- Background: PubMed 27189851Picardo M, Dell'Anna ML, Ezzedine K, Hamzavi I, Harris JE, Parsad D, Taieb A. Vitiligo. Nat Rev Dis Primers. 2015 Jun 4;1:15011. doi: 10.1038/nrdp.2015.11.
- Background: PubMed 22458952Kruger C, Schallreuter KU. A review of the worldwide prevalence of vitiligo in children/adolescents and adults. Int J Dermatol. 2012 Oct;51(10):1206-12. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-4632.2011.05377.x. Epub 2012 Mar 27.
- Background: PubMed 25396094Feily A. Vitiligo Extent Tensity Index (VETI) score: a new definition, assessment and treatment evaluation criteria in vitiligo. Dermatol Pract Concept. 2014 Oct 31;4(4):81-4. doi: 10.5826/dpc.0404a18. eCollection 2014 Oct.
- Background: PubMed 22417114Ezzedine K, Lim HW, Suzuki T, Katayama I, Hamzavi I, Lan CC, Goh BK, Anbar T, Silva de Castro C, Lee AY, Parsad D, van Geel N, Le Poole IC, Oiso N, Benzekri L, Spritz R, Gauthier Y, Hann SK, Picardo M, Taieb A; Vitiligo Global Issue Consensus Conference Panelists. Revised classification/nomenclature of vitiligo and related issues: the Vitiligo Global Issues Consensus Conference. Pigment Cell Melanoma Res. 2012 May;25(3):E1-13. doi: 10.1111/j.1755-148X.2012.00997.x.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing derma pen in people with Vitiligo, run by Sohag University at 1 site in Egypt.
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 2 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 26 Oct 2024. 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 Egypt. 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.
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?
percentage of repigmentation (time frame: 6 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05467839, which also lists 4 linked publications.
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 26 Oct 2024; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.