A Phase III Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of MH004 Ointment in Non-segmental… (NCT07682506) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 3
A Phase III Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of MH004 Ointment in Non-segmental Vitiligo
China405 participantsStarted 2026-08-04
Plain-language summary
This is a randomized, double-blind, multicenter, placebo-controlled clinical study intended to evaluate the efficacy, safety and population pharmacokinetic profiles of MH004 ointment in eligible participants with NSV.
Who can participate
Age range
12 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Subjects aged 12 to 75 years inclusive at the time of signing the Informed Consent Form (ICF), with no restriction on gender.
. Clinically diagnosed with non-segmental vitiligo.
. Prior to study drug administration, participants with vitiligo shall meet the following criteria regarding vitiligo lesion area: Facial lesion area ≥ 0.3% body surface area (BSA), and Facial Vitiligo Area Scoring Index (F-VASI) score ≥ 0.3.
. Agree to discontinue all vitiligo therapeutic medications and interventions from the time of ICF signature until the end of the last study visit. Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs shall not exert therapeutic effects on vitiligo or interfere with skin pigmentation, including corticosteroids and other immunomodulators. Final eligibility of such OTC drugs shall be determined by the Investigator. Camouflaging makeup is permitted.
. Women of Childbearing Potential (WOCBP) and male participants whose partners are WOCBP must agree to use reliable contraceptive methods throughout the trial period and for 28 days after the last study drug administration (abstinence, prior sterilization, oral contraceptives, and/or barrier methods \[condoms, diaphragms, cervical caps, etc.\]). For WOCBP, the human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) pregnancy test result at the screening visit and prior to the first drug administration at the baseline visit must be negative. Male participants shall not donate sperm during the trial and for 3 months after study completion or drug discontinuation.
. The participant and/or their legal guardian shall fully understand the trial content, requirements and procedures, voluntarily participate in this clinical trial and sign the ICF, and be willing and able to comply with scheduled visits, treatment regimens, laboratory tests and other study procedures throughout the trial.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.
What they're measuring
1
Proportion of participants achieving at least a 75% improvement from baseline in Facial Vitiligo Area Scoring Index (F-VASI75) at Week 24 (W24)
. All terminal hairs (i.e., beard, eyebrows, eyelashes) within facial vitiligo areas are depigmented white.
. Other subtypes of vitiligo or hypopigmentary disorders
. Segmental vitiligo, unclassified vitiligo, or mixed vitiligo;
. Other differential diagnoses of vitiligo or other cutaneous hypopigmentary diseases (e.g., piebaldism, pityriasis alba, nevus anemicus, post-inflammatory hypopigmentation, chemical leukoderma, tinea versicolor, etc.).
. Specific prior treatment history:
. Prior use of any JAK inhibitor (systemic or topical) for vitiligo treatment at any time;
. Prior depigmentation therapy for vitiligo (e.g., monobenzone), excluding hydroquinone;
. Prior melanocyte-keratinocyte transplantation or other surgical procedures for vitiligo on the face.