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Effectiveness of Micro-needling With 5 Fluorouracil Versus Potent Topical Steroids in the Treatment of Limited Vitiligo
Official title: Effectiveness of Combining Micro Needling With 5 Fluorouracil Versus Potent Topical Steroids; in Treating Limited Vitiligo- Randomised Controlled Study
Status: Recruiting now
Description:
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn how well 5 fluorouracil (5FU) with micro-needling works to treat limited vitiligo as compared to strong steroid applied on skin. It will also learn about the safety of both these treatments. The main questions it aims to answer are: • How well does 5FU with microneedling work to treat vitiligo by returning pigmentation in vitiligo patches as compared to steroid? • What is participant's satisfaction when treated with 5FU with microneedling as compared to steroid? • What skin problems do participants have when treated with FU with microneedling and steroid? Researchers will compare 5FU with microneedling to steroid application to see how well both work to return pigment in vitiligo patches. Participants will be divided into two groups. For Group A, 5 FU will be rubbed and absorbed on the vitiligo patch after micro-needling every 2 weeks. For group B, topical 0.05% clobetasol propionate ointment will be applied twice a day on the vitiligo patches for 12 weeks. Vitiligo patches will be assessed at the start of trial and then after 12 weeks of treatment.
Phase: Early Phase 1.
What is being studied: drugs — Microneedling with 5-fluorouracil, Topical application of 0.05% Clobetasol propionate.
Who can take part: ages 4 Years to 70 Years, 40 participants planned.
Enrollment status: the registry has not updated this study since its planned completion date, so its current status is unclear. The study started 08 August 2025 and was due to finish 01 February 2026.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT07398807 (https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07398807).
Start date: August 08, 2025
Completion date: February 01, 2026
Organizer: Combined Military Hospital (CMH) institute of Medical Sciences Bahawalpur Pakistan
Link: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07398807
The registry does not list a contact for this study. Use the link above to reach the study record on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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