Clinical trials: Depigmentation
Vitiligo
Efficacy of 311-nm Ti:Sapphire Laser Versus 308-nm Excimer Laser Treatment in Vitiligo
A randomized controlled non-inferiority trial based on split-body was planned to compare the efficacy of 308-nm excimer laser and 311-nm Ti:Sapphire laser in patients with vitiligo.
- Trial name
- NCT02925767
- Testing
- 311-nm Ti:Sapphire laser, 308-nm excimer laser
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Catholic University of Korea
Upper Crossed Syndrome
Cervical Position Sense, Core Stability, and Postural Balance in University Students With Upper Crossed Syndrome
This study aims to investigate the relationship between cervical position sense, core stabilization, and postural balance in university students aged 18-30 years with Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS).
- Trial name
- NCT07577492
- Testing
- postural and balance assessment battery
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Upper Cross Syndrome, Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)
Upper Cross Syndrome and Temporomandibular Dysfunction in University Students
This cross-sectional observational study aims to investigate the relationship between Upper Cross Syndrome (UCS), a postural imbalance characterized by forward head posture and rounded shoulders, and Temporomandibular Disorder…
- Trial name
- UCS-TMD (NCT07456748)
- Testing
- No Intervention: Observational Cohort
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
Vitiligo
E-cadherin and Integrin Alpha v Beta 1 in Vitiligo
The purpose of this clinical trial is to study the effect of Narrow Band UVB on E-cadherin and integrin alpha v beta 1 as representatives of adhesion molecules in non-segmental vitiligo in a trial to verify a novel proposed…
- Trial name
- NCT05287776
- Testing
- Narrow band UVB
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kasr El Aini Hospital
Gingival Pigmentation, Melanosis
Comparative Evaluation of Microsurgery vs Diode Laser Technique of Gingival Depigmentation
Gingiva being the most frequently pigmented tissue of the oral cavity challenges a lot of people with an esthetic concern. Increased production of melanin, a pigment produced by the melanocytes present in the basal and suprabasal…
- Trial name
- NCT05930366
- Testing
- Gingival depigmentation using microsurgery, Gingival Depigmentation using Diode Laser
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak
Vitiligo
Evaluation of Serum Interleukin-15 and Interleukin-22 Levels in Patients With Non-segmental Vitiligo
Evaluation of Serum Interleukin-15 and Interleukin-22 Levels in Patients with Non-segmental Vitiligo before and after phototherapy
- Trial name
- NCT05121532
- Testing
- Interleukin-15 and Interleukin-22
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sohag University
Gut Microbiome
Gut Microbiome and Metabolic Pathways Changes in Vitiligo
Vitiligo is a chronic depigmenting autoimmune-associated skin disease and a growing psychological health concern because of its low quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT03797417
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Xijing Hospital
Metabolic Syndrome, Vitiligo
Metabolic Syndrome in Early Onset Versus Late Onset Vitiligo
This study aims at detection of possible associated metabolic syndrome with vitiligo and assessment of possible contribution of the age of onset of vitiligo.
- Trial name
- NCT03622320
- Testing
- Blood sample
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Upper Crossed Syndrome
The Effects of Dynamic Taping Combined With Corrective Exercises on Cervical Proprioception and Muscle Imbalance in Patients With Upper Crossed Syndrome
Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS) is a pattern of muscle imbalance that leads to forward head posture, rounded shoulders, or excessive thoracic kyphosis, thereby affecting posture and cervical-shoulder function.
- Trial name
- NCT07182461
- Testing
- Dynamic Tape, Swiss Ball, Dumbbells
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- China Medical University Hospital
Gingival Hyperpigmentation, Oral Pigmentation
Comparison of Er-YAG Laser, Air Polishing, and Surgical Excision for Gingival Hyperpigmentation
This randomized controlled clinical trial aimed to compare the effectiveness of different treatment approaches for physiologic gingival hyperpigmentation.
- Trial name
- APGH (NCT07672587)
- Testing
- Er:YAG Laser Therapy, Air Polishing with Erythritol Powder, Air Polishing with Sodium Bicarbonate Powder
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ondokuz Mayıs University
Depigmentation Treatment, Depigmentation
Effect of Co-enzyme Q10 and Vitamin C Alone or in Combination After a Surgical Gingival Depigmentation
This study aims to assess the clinical effectiveness of Co-enzyme Q10 and Vitamin C, applied individually or in combination after surgical gingival depigmentation.
- Trial name
- Effect of Coe (NCT07677826)
- Testing
- surgical depigmentation, Coenzyme Q10, Vitamin C
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 20 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
Psoriasis (PsO), Vitiligo Vulgaris
Evaluation of Stigma Toward Patients With Alopecia Areata, Atopic Dermatitis, Vitiligo, and Psoriasis
Primary objective: The primary objective is to evaluate in the general population the difference between emotional reactions associated with facial involvement by four major dermatologic diseases: psoriasis, atopic dermatitis…
- Conditions
- Psoriasis (PsO), Vitiligo Vulgaris, Atopic Dermatitis, Areata Alopecia
- Trial name
- STIGMADERM (NCT06801821)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Upper Cross Syndrome
Comparative Effects of Egoscue and Feldenkrais Exercises on in Upper Cross Syndrome
Upper cross syndrome is a common postural dysfunction that is caused due to alternating tightness and weakness in the opposite muscle groups of the neck, shoulders and upper back which results in abnormal postural deviations.
- Trial name
- NCT07628413
- Testing
- Egoscue exercises, Feldenkrais exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Vitiligo
Comparative Effectiveness of Ruxolitinib Monotherapy Versus Its Combination With Tacrolimus and Corticosteroids in the Management of Vitiligo: A Randomized Controlled Trial
this randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness and safety of ruxolitinib monotherapy versus its combination with topical tacrolimus or topical corticosteroids in patients with non-segmental vitiligo involving…
- Trial name
- NCT07368673
- Testing
- ruxolitinib cream
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dow University of Health Sciences
Gingival Pigmentation
The Adjunctive Role of Vitamin C on Pigment Recurrence (Randomized Clinical and Histological Trial)
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the role of vitamin C on recurrence of gingival pigment after patients who are healthy and esthetically concerned with it received surgical removal of this pigment.
- Trial name
- NCT06312605
- Testing
- Injectable applied vitamin C, Topical applied Vitamin C, Surgical depigmentation only
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Upper Cross Syndrome
Effect Of PNF Techniques Versus CCEP On Pain, Function and Quality of Life In Patients With Upper Cross Syndrome
The study aims to determine which approach either PNF Techniques or Comprehensive Corrective Exercise Protocol provides better outcomes for pain relief, functional improvement, and quality of life in patients with upper cross…
- Trial name
- NCT07058272
- Testing
- Comprehensive corrective exercise protocol, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Techniques
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Elite College of Management Sciences, Gujranwala, Pakistan
Melanin Hyperpigmentation
Vitamin C Depigmenattion Versus Conventional Technique
Although physiologic gingival hyperpigmentation is not a pathologic condition, it is considered one of the main esthetic problems in dentistry.
- Trial name
- NCT03719274
- Testing
- vitamin c depigementation
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Vitiligo
Molecular Mechanisms of Helium-Neon Laser on Melanocyte Regeneration in Skin Equivalent Vitiligo Model
This current three-year proposal aims to clarify the mechanisms of melanocyte destruction and regeneration in vitiligo lesions using both traditional cell culture and skin equivalent model (organotypic culture).
- Trial name
- NCT00172939
- Testing
- foreskin from healthy adults
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Vitiligo
Enhanced Transcutaneous Delivery of Betamethasone for the Treatment of Vitiligo
Vitiligo is the commonest acquired depigmenting disorder characterized by loss of melanocytes from the basal layer of skin causing white patches which leads to great psychological distress in many patients.
- Trial name
- NCT05233735
- Testing
- Enhanced Transcutaneous Delivery of Topical Betamethasone after the treatment with Tixel, Topical treatment
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center