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Stem-cell exosome nasal drops for vitiligo
Official title: Exploratory Clinical Study on Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Derived Exosomes (iPSC-Exos) for the Treatment of Stable Vitiligo
Status: Opening soon
Description:
Second Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College plans to enroll about 29 participants. This experimental treatment uses cell-derived particles and signaling proteins intended to change inflammation and tissue repair. Researchers hope these signals will protect melanocytes and encourage pigment to return. Possible risks include injection or infusion reactions, allergy, inflammation, infection, and other effects that are not yet known. People ages 18 to 60 may qualify. Recruitment has not started yet; the record lists one listed site in China.
Start date: February 05, 2025
Completion date: November 17, 2026
Organizer: Second Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College
Contact: Ruzhi Zhang, MD; PhD
Tel.: 055 328 631 72
Email: 18755377606@163.com
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