Effect of Early Systemic Stabilization Therapy on Recent Onset Vitiligo (NCT05037981) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Early Systemic Stabilization Therapy on Recent Onset Vitiligo
25 participantsStarted 2015-10-10
Plain-language summary
Vitiligo is a distressing disorder of depigmentation. In spite of multiple successful therapeutic regimens, disease relapse remains a challenge to patients and physicians. Most guidelines consider systemic treatments only in rapidly progressive disease with wider surface areas. This delay in halting the immune attack, may give the chance for further disease progression as well as establishment of resident memory T cell population predisposing to future disease relapses. The aim of this study was to assess the ability of early systemic therapy of localized (\<2% BSA), recent onset (\<6 months) vitiligo to control disease activity and minimize the possibility of recurrence.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients ≥ 6 years old of both genders
* Early onset vitiligo (˂6m duration)
* Body surface area (BSA) affected ≤2%
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients who received any previous treatment for vitiligo
* Pregnant and lactating females
* Patients with other cutaneous or systemic autoimmune diseases
* Patients with contraindication to systemic corticosteroids
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.