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Official title: Evaluating an investigational medication to see if it may safely and effectively treat adults with non-segmental vitiligo.
Ages eligible: 18-65 years of age
Stipend: Receive compensation for your time and travel
Location: UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA
Start Date: Jan 2022
Completion Date: NA
Status: Recruiting
Contact: To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may email DermResearch@umassmed.edu or call +1-774-455-4756
Notes: If you are interested, researchers will determine if you are eligible through a number of assessments. If you are eligible, you will receive the investigational medication or an inactive substance (placebo) during half of the study, and you will then receive the investigational medication for the remainder of the study. Your total involvement in the study will be approximately 60 weeks. You will also undergo study-related procedures such as, but not limited to, medical examinations and laboratory tests, at no charge. Compensation for your travel to the office may also be available.
FAQOther Questions
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