Status:
TERMINATED
Evaluating the Efficacy of the Melanocyte Keratinocyte Transplantation Procedure in the Treatment of Vitiligo
Lead Sponsor:
University of California, Irvine
Conditions:
Vitiligo
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Vitiligo is a dermatologic disease characterized by depigmentation of the skin. While the loss of melanocytes observed in vitiligo is driven by the immune system, repigmentation of the skin that occur...
Detailed Description
In the first arm of the study, a normally pigmented area on the patient was anesthetized with 1% lidocaine with epinephrine. Using a surgical knife, the investigator removed a small portion of the epi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Verified diagnosis of vitiligo by a board-certified dermatologist
- Candidate for vitiligo treatment as determined by lead researcher
- Has a 5 cm2 area of vitiligo and an area on the upper thigh that is not affected by the disease
- Over 18 years of age at the time of signing the informed consent form
- Ability to understand, abide by and participate in study procedures
Exclusion
- Inability to understand or abide by instructions for participation in study and procedure
- Pregnant or lactating women
- Less than 18 years old at the time of signing the informed consent form
- Current use of tobacco products or within 1 month prior to procedure date
- History of coagulation disorder, platelet dysfunction disorder, platelet count less than \<150,000 platelets per microliter
- History of poor wound healing or condition that would compromise optimal healing of graft site as deemed by lead researcher
- History of keloids
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 29 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 1 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
17 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04374435
Start Date
September 29 2017
End Date
May 1 2022
Last Update
September 5 2024
Active Locations (1)
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University of California, Irvine
Irvine, California, United States, 92697