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Fractional CO2 Laser vs Dermabrasion With 5-Fluorouracil for Acquired Leukoderma
Official title: Fractional Co2 Laser vs Dermabrasion 5-Flurouracil Delivery in Acquired Leukoderma: A Comparative Study
Status: Opening soon
Description:
This randomized controlled prospective single-blinded comparative clinical study aims to compare the efficacy and safety of fractional carbon dioxide (CO2) laser therapy versus mechanical dermabrasion, both combined with topical 5-fluorouracil, in the treatment of acquired non-vitiligo leukoderma. The study will evaluate repigmentation, clinical improvement, patient satisfaction, and treatment-related adverse effects.
What is being studied: device — Fractional CO2 Laser; procedure — Dermabrasion; drug — 5-Fluorouracil.
Who can take part: ages 18 Years to 75 Years, 16 participants planned.
Enrollment status: Opening soon. The study started 26 August 2026 and is expected to finish 26 August 2027.
Contact: Walaa Ashraf Sayed.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT07837908 (https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07837908).
Start date: August 26, 2026
Completion date: August 26, 2027
Organizer: Al-Azhar University
Contact: Walaa Ashraf Sayed
Tel.: MBBS
Email: walaaashraf464@yahoo.com
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