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National Taiwan University Hospital National Science Council, Taiwan National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan |
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Information provided by: | National Taiwan University Hospital |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00509314 |
The aim of this study is to survey melanocytes in the ability of self-assembly on biomaterials and functional analysis in vitro. Also, this study may provide a better way for treatment of vitiligo after understanding the functional aspects of melanocytes.
Condition | Intervention |
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Melanocyte Vitiligo |
Behavioral: melanocyte self-assembly and functional analysis |
Study Type: | Observational |
Study Design: | Natural History, Cross-Sectional, Convenience Sample, Prospective Study |
Official Title: | The Mechanism of Melanocyte Self-Assembly on Biomaterials and the Functional Analysis |
Estimated Enrollment: | 400 |
Study Start Date: | May 2006 |
Estimated Study Completion Date: | December 2016 |
Vitiligo is a chronic disease that causes loss of melanocyte and pigment of the skin. Traditional treatments for vitiligo including topical corticosteroids and phototherapy lead to limited clinical effects. Autologous melanocyte transplantation is another way to treat vitiligo. However, the effect is largely affected by whether cultivated melanocytes are successfully uptaken by vitiliginous skin. The aim of this study is to survey the self-assembly on biomaterials and functional analysis. In the long run, this study may provide a better way for treatment of vitiligo.
Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 60 Years |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Contact: Sung-Jan Lin, MD PhD | +886-2-23123456 ext 5323 | jsjl2000tw@yahoo.com.tw |
Taiwan | |
National Taiwan University Hospital | Recruiting |
Taipei, Taiwan, 100 | |
Contact: Sung-Jan Lin, MD PhD +886-2-23123456 ext 5323 jsjl2000tw@yahoo.com.tw | |
Principal Investigator: Sung-Jan Lin, MD PhD |
Principal Investigator: | Sung-Jan Lin, MD PhD | National Taiwan University Hospital |
Study ID Numbers: | 9561703036 |
Study First Received: | July 29, 2007 |
Last Updated: | July 29, 2007 |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00509314 |
Health Authority: | Taiwan: Department of Health |
Hypopigmentation Skin Diseases Pigmentation Disorders Hypomelanotic disorder Vitiligo |