Phase 3 Vitiligo Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You are between 18 and 85 years old
- You have been diagnosed with stable, non-segmental vitiligo (a type that does not involve nerve-related patches)
- Your vitiligo affects at least 0.5% of your body surface area on your face and neck
- You have used a prescription cream called tacrolimus 0.1% twice daily for at least 3 months without seeing significant improvement
- You are willing to stop using other vitiligo treatments on your face and neck during the study (some over-the-counter products and camouflage makeup approved by the study team may still be allowed)
- You agree to use effective birth control throughout the study to prevent pregnancy
- You (or your legal representative) are able to understand and sign a consent form agreeing to take part
Who may not be able to join:
- You are not willing to give your consent to participate
- You have a different type of vitiligo or another skin condition that causes loss of skin colour, such as piebaldism or leprosy
- You have previously used strong skin-lightening treatments (other than hydroquinone) for vitiligo or pigmentation
- You have an active skin infection, another skin condition, or a serious health problem that could affect the study or put you at greater risk
- You have a significant medical condition that may make it unsafe to use the study treatment, such as a serious infection, untreated long-term hepatitis, a cancer diagnosis within the last 5 years (with some exceptions), uncontrolled heart or blood vessel disease, blood clots, significant blood disorders, or a history of substance misuse
- You have recently used certain treatments before the study starts — including vitiligo creams (within 1 week), immune-affecting medicines or live vaccines (within 4 weeks), laser or light therapy on your face and neck (within 8 weeks), or biologic medicines (within 12 weeks)
- You have ever used a JAK inhibitor medication before, either as a cream or taken by mouth
- You have a haemoglobin (red blood cell) level below 10 g/dL, significant liver problems, or a confirmed HIV infection
- You are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the study
- You are unlikely or unable to follow the requirements of the study
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: YM Lau, Queen Mary Hospital, Hospital Authority
Phone: +85222555885
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
GP referral letter
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Degree of repigmentation at week 24 comparing to baseline
Can't join this trial?
Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 28 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.