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The comparison of the effectiveness of intradermal-platelet-rich plasma and normal saline in acquired bilateral nevus of Ota-like macule (Hori's nevus): A split-face, single-blinded, randomized control trial

The comparison of the effectiveness of intradermal-platelet-rich plasma and normal saline in acquired bilateral nevus of Ota-like macule (Hori's nevus): A split-face, single-blinded, randomized control trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20250830001
Enrollment
14
Registered
2025-08-30
Start date
2025-09-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Aged 25-65 years old Female and male patients Diagnosed with bilateral symmetrical Hori&#039

Interventions

Each patient is treated by platelet-rich plasma injections on one side of the face every 2 weeks for four sessions ,Each patient is treated by normal saline on the other side of the face every 2 weeks
Active Comparator Other,Placebo Comparator Other
platelet-rich plasma injections ,normal saline

Sponsors

Institute of Dermatology, Bangkok, Thailand
Lead Sponsor
Institute of Dermatology, Bangkok, Thailand
Collaborator

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
25 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) Patients aged 25-65 years old 2) Female and male patients 3) Diagnosed with bilateral symmetrical Hori'nevus 4) Can attend and be willing to be a subject in this study, including being able to give consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) In the period of pregnancy or lactation 2) Have a history of acute allergic reaction to platelet-rich plasma 3) Having bleeding disorders such as Thalassemia or low platelets of less than 100,000 cells/uL 4) Having a blood-borne disease 5) Having a history of taking oral antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E, or chemotherapy or any thrombolytic agent within 3 months before the study 6) Have a laser or IPL treatment on the face within 3 months before the study 7) Using whitening agents or chemical peeling agents within 3 months before the study 8) Have a history of platelet-rich plasma injection within 3 months before the study 9) Have a history of other abnormality of pigmentation on the face, including post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation 10) Having skin injury or skin lesions on the area of platelet-rich plasma injection, such as atopic dermatitis, infections, skin cancer, or dermatitis

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Hori's nevus severity At baseline, 8 weeks, 10 weeks, 14 weeks, 18 weeks modified Dermal Pigmentation Area and Severity Index (mDPASI)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Melanin measurements At baseline, 8 weeks, 10 weeks, 14 weeks, 18 weeks Melanin index,Brightening of the lesion At baseline, 8 weeks, 10 weeks, 14 weeks, 18 weeks Brightening score,Patient satisfaction 8 weeks, 10 weeks, 14 weeks, 18 weeks Patient satisfaction score,Side effects At baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, 8 weeks, 10 weeks, 14 weeks, 18 weeks Side effects report

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactChumsaeng Chumsaengsri

Institute of Dermatology

chumsaengmd@gmail.com0814772010

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026