Steroid pills plus skin cell graft for stable vitiligo
Part of Skin clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding a short course of steroid pills (taken by mouth in a pulse pattern) to a skin-grafting procedure helps prevent a pale ring from forming around the treated spots in people with stable vitiligo. The procedure takes healthy, pigment-making skin cells from one area and applies them to the white patches.
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Who can take part
- Your vitiligo must have been stable (no new or spreading spots) for at least one year.
- You must be 12 years old or older.
- Your white patches must be on areas like the face or trunk — not on knees, elbows, hands, or feet.
- You cannot be pregnant, and must not have used any vitiligo treatments for at least 3 months before starting.
- You cannot have high blood pressure, diabetes, or tuberculosis that is not well controlled.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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