Secukinumab in Active Non-segmental Vitiligo (NCT05676333) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 4
Secukinumab in Active Non-segmental Vitiligo
Belgium8 participantsStarted 2016-10-12
Plain-language summary
Vitiligo is an acquired autoimmune skin disorder which leads to cutaneous depigmentations. A lot of progress has been made to unravel the pathophysiology of vitiligo. Several independent studies confirmed the elevated values of IL-17 in the serum of vitiligo patients and higher IL-17 values have been linked to a higher affected body surface area and a longer disease duration. The study will be a pilot trial with secukinumab in patients with active, non-segmental vitiligo. All patients will receive the active compound (= no placebo arm) as the purpose of the study is to investigate the potential efficacy of secukinumab in vitiligo.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion criteria
. Moderate to extensive vitiligo
. Vitiligo patients with active vitiligo.
. Vitiligo on hands and/or face
. Fitzpatrick skin type 3-6
. High impact
Exclusion criteria
. Active systemic infections during the 2 weeks prior to baseline (exception: common cold) or any infection that reoccurs on a regular basis.
. Autoimmune diseases (except thyroid disease)
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
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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.
. Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection as shown by positive Mantoux and/or Quantiferon test
. Clinical important abnormalities in blood analysis before start
. Use of any other investigational drug within 4 weeks prior to baseline or within a period of 5 half-lives of the investigational drug, whichever is langer (in order to assess properly the safety of secukinumab)
. History of hypersensitivity to any of the studied drugs or to drugs of similar chemical classes including latex hypersensitivity