Our work is entirely funded by private donations – we receive no money from government. Your money will help us continue funding research into vitiligo and supporting people affected by the condition.
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In partnership with Sanguine Biosciences, we’re sharing a new at-home research opportunity for those diagnosed with vitiligo.
The goal of this research is to allow researchers to enhance our understanding of vitiligo, in support of developing new diagnostic and treatment options for patients living with the condition.
Who can participate?
You may qualify to participate if you:
- Are 18 to 85 years of age
- Are diagnosed with vitiligo
- Have not taken medical treatment or investigational drugs within the following interval:
- < 12 weeks or 5 half-lives (if known), whichever is longer, for any investigational or experimental treatments
- Have ever taken an immunomodulating biologic drug or antibody-based therapy
- < 4 weeks for systemic immunosuppressive or immunomodulating medications
- < 4 weeks for any topical or systemic JAK inhibitor.
- < 1 week for any oral or topical PDE4 inhibitor
- Live in the United States
What would I have to do to participate?
Patients who qualify can support research by providing a one-time blood donation from the comfort of their own homes.
As a thank you for participating, you will receive up to a $100 prepaid gift card after the collection is complete.
To learn more or sign up, follow the link or call the number provided below to speak with a research coordinator and see if you qualify.
Start date: 2024-12-09
Completion date:
Contact: Research coordinator
Tel.: (814) 204-2747
Link: https://sanguinebio.com/condition/vitiligo/?campaign=vrf
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