CompletedNot Applicable

Adipose-derived Stem Cells Combined With Excimer Light in the Treatment of Stable Vitiligo

Egypt15 participantsStarted 2023-08-01

Plain-language summary

This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of intradermal injection of adipose-derived stem cells, alone and combined with excimer light in treatment of stable vitiligo.

Who can participate

Age range

15 Years – 52 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: * Patients with two or more similar patches of stable vitiligo "absence of new patches of depigmentation or enlargement of the pre-existing patches" for 6 months at least. * Patients who will accept to be enrolled in the study and will sign an informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Unstable vitiligo for more than 6 months. * Current bacterial or viral infection in the treatment area. * Patients with unrealistic expectation. * Very thin patients "poor donor areas". * Patients with uncontrolled systemic disease such as diabetes or hypertension. * Patients with hepatitis B or C virus infection. * Patients with any other skin disease. * Patients with bleeding or coagulopathy disorders. * Pregnancy and lactation. * Patients who received topical treatment for vitiligo during the last month, or systemic treatment during the past three months before the study.

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

Vitiligo Disease Activity (VIDA) Score

Timeframe: 6 months post-procedure

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07690501

SponsorTanta University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-09-01

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Who can participate

Age range

15 Years – 52 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.