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Study comparing ruxolitinib and tacrolimus creams delivered with laser for treating localized vitiligo.

Fractional CO2 Laser facilitated delivery of topical immunomodulators for treatment of localized vitiligo - Ruxolitinib versus Tacrolimus: A Randomized, Intraindividual Trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/12/098324
Enrollment
10
Registered
2025-12-02
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-12-08

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: L80- Vitiligo

Interventions

Intervention1: CO2 laser + Ruxolitinib: Selected vitiligo lesions will receive Topical Ruxolitinib 1.5percentage cream will be applied followed by fractional CO2 laser at 4W 800 spacing HP mode shaped

Sponsors

CUTIS Academy of Cutaneous Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients 12 to 60 years of age having at least two comparable or symmetric or lesions suitable for intraindividual comparison vitiligo lesions. 2. Patients with localized vitiligo less than10% body surface area. 3. Stable vitiligo for at least 6 months prior to enrolment, defined by no new lesions or expansion of existing lesions. 4. Vitiligo Disease Activity score of 0 1, indicating stable or minimally active disease. 5. Patients who have not been on any biologic drug for 12 weeks, no phototherapy within 8 weeks, no immunomodulating treatment within 4 weeks and no topical treatments within 1 week. 6. Willingness to comply with study procedures and avoid other vitiligo treatments during the trial.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Active or progressive vitiligo (VIDA score greater 1). 2. History of hypersensitivity to tacrolimus, laser therapy or excimer light. 3. Concomitant skin conditions (e.g., psoriasis, eczema) that could interfere with assessments. 4. Systemic immunosuppressive therapy within 4 weeks or topical treatments (including JAK inhibitor) within 4 weeks prior to enrolment. 5. Comorbidities such as active infection, malignancy, history of thromboembolic episodes, past or present smoker or severe hepatic/renal impairment. 6. Pregnancy, lactation or inadequate contraception in women of childbearing potential

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Global response in repigmentation, assessed using: Physician Global Assessment of Repigmentation (PhGA-R) Patient Global Assessment of Repigmentation (PtGA-R) Assessment Timeline: Week 8 and Week 16Timepoint: After week 16

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Patient satisfaction measured by Vitiligo Noticeability Scale (VNS) at Week 8 and Week 16 Time to onset of repigmentation, defined as gtreaterthen or equal 10% repigmentation of target lesions confirmed on two consecutive assessments Durability of repigmentation, including maintenance of response and relapse rates at Week 24 (8 weeks post-treatment)Timepoint: After week 16

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Madura C

CUTIS Academy of Cutaneous Sciences

maduradr@gmail.com9632741998

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026