Transplantation of Autologous Non-Cultured Extracted Hair Follicle Outer Root Sheath Cell Suspension and Mini Punch Graft for Stable Non-Segmental Vitiligo Lesions
Indonesia21 participantsStarted 2022-12-01
Plain-language summary
Vitiligo is an acquired pigmentation disorder due to loss of melanocytes characterized by depigmentation macules or patches. One type of this disease is nonsegmental vitiligo (NSV). Until now, there is no satisfactory treatment for vitiligo. Vitiligo therapies are medical therapy include topical and systemic therapy, phototherapy as well as surgery. Surgical treatment is indicated in stable vitiligo, which is not responding to medical treatment. This procedure consists of tissue grafting and cellular transplantation. Mini punch graft (MPG) is the most frequently performed tissue transplantation technique, while cellular transplantation from autologous noncultured extracted hair follicle outer root sheath cell suspension (NCEHFORSCS) containing melanocyte stem cells, is currently a promising option.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Non-Segmental Vitiligo patients
. Minimal 1-year duration of stability
. Age between 18-70 years
. Having at least two vitiligo lesions for NCEHFORSCS transplantation and MPG procedure
. Have similar size, minimum of 1 cm² and a maximum of 20 cm²
. The distance between the two lesions at least 1 cm
. Location of the lesions must have a relatively similar distribution of hair follicles
. Not located on the palms, soles, or penis
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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What they're measuring
1
Appearance of repigmentation (AOR)
Timeframe: 4 months
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Total number of repigmentation non-segmental vitiligo (NSV) lesions