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Comparison of Needling and Microneedling Plus Phototherapy in Localized Vitiligo Patients
Official title: Puncture to Repigment: A Comparative Analysis Of Needling vs. Microneedling Along With NBUVB in Treatment of Non-Segmental Vitiligo
Status: Recruiting now
Description:
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the efficacy of needling versus microneedling, both followed by narrowband UVB therapy, in achieving repigmentation in patients with localized stable non-segmental vitiligo.
Phase: Phase 4.
What is being studied: procedures — Needling + NBUVB, Microneedling + NBUVB.
Who can take part: ages 15 Years to 60 Years, 80 participants planned.
Enrollment status: the registry has not updated this study since its planned completion date, so its current status is unclear. The study started 01 March 2025 and was due to finish 31 August 2025.
Contact: Huma Gul Doctor, MBBS.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT06991972 (https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06991972).
Start date: March 01, 2025
Completion date: August 31, 2025
Organizer: Khyber Teaching Hospital
Contact: Huma Gul Doctor, MBBS
Tel.: +923471927046
Email: xaffar965@gmail.com
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