Efficacy of Autologous Outer-Root-Sheath Melanocytes Transplantation in the Treatment of Vitiligo

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the hypothesis that, in patients with stable vitiligo unresponsive to conventional treatments including traditional phototherapy and/or topical steroids, the application of a non-cultured autologous hair follicle outer-root-sheath melanocytes suspension in the area affected by the disease followed by targeted ultraviolet B (UVB) phototherapy can lead to a significant skin repigmentation. To assess the effect of the proposed treatment, a within-subject controlled study involving selected symmetric lesion areas localized to the back of the hands will be conducted.

Timeline

Start

2014-01

Primary completion

2014-06

Completion

2014-06

Drugs

Indications