Clinical trials: Skin Tone
Melasma
Fractional Photothermolysis for Treating Melasma
In several observational studies, non-ablative fractional photothermolysis (FP) has been reported to bridge the gap between efficacy and tolerability in the treatment of melasma.
- Trial name
- NCT01245881
- Testing
- Non-ablative fractional photothermolysis laser, broad-spectrum sunblock (SPF 50+)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Laserklinik Karlsruhe
Urticaria Pigmentosa
Natural History of Urticaria Pigmentosa in Children
The purpose of this study is to determine how long the skin lesions usually last and what kind of symptoms and signs children with urticaria pigmentosa may develop over the years.
- Trial name
- UP (NCT00467792)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Glaucoma, Healthy
Cause of Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to learn how pigment is released from the iris (the colored part of the eye) in patients with pigment dispersion syndrome.
- Conditions
- Glaucoma, Healthy, Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT00005919
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Eye Institute (NEI)
Gingival Pigmentation
Effect of Injectable Platelet Rich Fibrin on Healing and Patient Satisfaction Following Laser Gingival Depigmentation
The objectives of the present study are to: 1. Evaluate the effect of I-PRF injection following laser gingival depigmentation technique on the healing period as a primary objective. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT05283668
- Testing
- i-PRF, Diode Laser
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Vitiligo
Assess the Long Term Efficacy and Safety of Ruxolitinib Cream in Participants With Vitiligo
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the duration of response following withdrawal of ruxolitinib cream (Cohort A vehicle group), safety and maintenance of response with continued use of ruxolitinib cream in participants who…
- Trial name
- NCT04530344
- Testing
- ruxolitinib, Vehicle
- Where
- 84 sites in United States, Bulgaria and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 458 people
- Sponsor
- Incyte Corporation
Vitiligo Vulgaris
Ginkgo Biloba for the Treatment of Vitiligo Vulgaris in Adolescents
Vitiligo is a common hypopigmentation disorder with significant psychological impact if occurring before adulthood. One study investigating the use of Ginkgo biloba for the treatment of vitiligo in adults reports effectiveness…
- Trial name
- NCT00907062
- Testing
- Ginkgo biloba
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Ocular Albinism (OA), Oculocutaneous Albinism (OCA)
The Effects of Lutein and Zeaxanthin Supplementation on Vision in Patients With Albinism
The LUVIA study is a randomized placebo-controlled trial designed to investigate the effects of lutein and zeaxanthin supplementation on macular pigment and visual function in ocular or oculocutaneous albinism.
- Trial name
- LUVIA (NCT02200263)
- Testing
- Lutein plus Zeaxanthin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Cognitive Change, Achievement
Enhancing Children's Cognitive Function and Achievement Through Carotenoid Consumption
The aim of this study is to test the casual relationship between carotenoid supplementation, cognitive function, and achievement over a school-year.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Change, Achievement, Macular Pigmentation
- Trial name
- NCT05177679
- Testing
- Active supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 113 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Cockayne Syndrome, Skin Neoplasms
Examination of Clinical and Laboratory Abnormalities in Patients With Defective DNA Repair: Xeroderma Pigmentosum, Cockayne Syndrome, or Trichothiodystrophy
Four rare genetic diseases, xeroderma pigmentosum (XP), Cockayne syndrome (CS), the XP/CS complex and trichothiodystrophy (TTD) have defective DNA excision repair although only XP has increased cancer susceptibility.
- Conditions
- Cockayne Syndrome, Skin Neoplasms, Xeroderma Pigmentosum, Trichothiodystrophy Syndromes
- Trial name
- NCT00001813
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 709 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Melanoma
Molecular Analysis of Childhood and Adolescent Melanocytic Lesions
This is an observational, non-therapeutic study to collect clinical and molecular information of pediatric patients with childhood melanocytic lesions.
- Trial name
- NCT02775643
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Vitiligo
5-fluorouracil for Treatment of Stable Vitiligo
Vitiligo, a significant dermatologic challenge affecting 0.5 to 2% of the global population. Despite various existing medical approaches, current vitiligo treatments are still far from optimal.
- Trial name
- NCT06209138
- Testing
- 5 fluorouracil, Saline
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Al-Azhar University
Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Fragile X Syndrome
Early Check: Expanded Screening in Newborns
Early Check provides voluntary screening of newborns for a selected panel of conditions. The study has three main objectives: 1) develop and implement an approach to identify affected infants, 2) address the impact on infants and…
- Conditions
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Fragile X Syndrome, Fragile X - Premutation, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Trial name
- NCT03655223
- Testing
- Confirmatory Testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- RTI International
Acceptance of Visible Chronic Dermatological Disease, Disease Acceptance
Measure of Acceptance of chRonic Visible sKin conditionS
The objective of this protocol is to validate 4 scales for evaluating the acceptance of visible chronic dermatological diseases (port wine stains, alopecia areata, vitiligo, hyperpigmentation...) with a large number of patients…
- Conditions
- Acceptance of Visible Chronic Dermatological Disease, Disease Acceptance, Psychological Well-Being, Social Segregation
- Trial name
- MARKS (NCT06103903)
- Testing
- Questionnaire
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Tours
Vitiligo, Generalized
Gasdermin D Expression in Generalized Vitiligo Patients After Narrow-band Ultraviolet B Therapy
The aim of this study is to: 1. Evaluate the role of tissue Gasdermin D expression using immunehistochemstry techniques in patients with generalized vitiligo and compare it with healthy controls. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT06546059
- Testing
- narrow band ultraviolet-B
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- South Valley University
Raman Spectroscopy
Raman Scattering Spectroscopy to Measure Macular Pigment
This study will evaluate the ease and reliability of Raman scattering spectroscopy, a new technique to measure the amount of the pigment lutein in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue lining the back of the eye.
- Trial name
- NCT00060580
- Testing
- Raman scattering spectroscopy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Eye Institute (NEI)
Inherited Epidermolysis Bullosa, Ichthyosis
FARD (RaDiCo Cohort) (RaDiCo-FARD)
The goal of this observational study is to conduct a prospective assessment of the individual Burden of 9 rare skin diseases to assess disability in the broadest sense of the term (psychological, social, economic and physical)…
- Conditions
- Inherited Epidermolysis Bullosa, Ichthyosis, Ectodermal Dysplasia, Incontinentia Pigmenti
- Trial name
- FARD (NCT05954416)
- Where
- 15 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 900 people
- Sponsor
- Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France
Down Syndrome, Alopecia Areata
Tofacitinib for Immune Skin Conditions in Down Syndrome
People with Down syndrome (DS) display widespread immune dysregulation, including several immune skin conditions. This study hypothesizes that pharmacological inhibition of the increased interferon (IFN) signaling seen in DS is…
- Conditions
- Down Syndrome, Alopecia Areata, Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema, Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Trial name
- NCT04246372
- Testing
- Tofacitinib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Diabetes Mellitus
Adjunctive Metformin Therapy in Double Diabetes
The significance of this project is to investigate the effects of adjunctive metformin therapy in children and adolescents with double diabetes.
- Trial name
- AMTIDD (NCT01334125)
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Acanthosis Nigricans
Study of Efficacy of Metformin in the Treatment of Acanthosis Nigricans in Children With Obesity
Obesity is often accompanied by insulin resistance and/or hyperinsulinemia. Acanthosis nigricans (AN) is a skin condition commonly present on the neck of obese children.
- Trial name
- NCT02438020
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Juan Pablo Castanedo-Cazares
Staining Effect of Chlorhexidine
Spectrophotometric Evaluation of Chlorhexidine Pigmentations After Oral Surgery: a Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial
The aim of this clinical trial was to evaluate through a clinical spectrophotometric analysis the staining side effect of a 0.2% CHX mouthwash containing an anti discoloration system (ADS) compared with a 0.12% and a 0.2% CHX…
- Trial name
- NCT02132546
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- dott. Lorenzo Bevilacqua