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Vitiligo clinical trials

3 of 16 indexed Vitiligo trials are currently recruiting.

16 US clinical trials · 3 currently recruiting

Vitiligo is the subject of 16 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 3 of them currently open to new participants. 3 are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 8 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most active sponsor is Medical University of South Carolina, running 2 of these trials.

The research picture

Vitiligo has 16 registered US clinical trials, 3 of them open to new participants right now, about 19% of the total.

3
recruiting participants now
19%
of trials open to enrollment
3
in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
2
top sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina
Phase 13Phase 25Phase 33

Active & Recent Trials

16 total, page 1 of 1

RECRUITING Phase 3 400 participants

A 52-Week Study to Learn About the Safety and Effects of Ritlecitinib in Participants With Nonsegmental Vitiligo

Pfizer

NCT06163326

RECRUITING 100 participants

The Gut and Skin Microbiome in Vitiligo Disease Progression

Northwestern University

NCT03577327

RECRUITING Phase 1 80 participants

A Study of DR-01 in Subjects With Alopecia Areata and Vitiligo

Dren Bio

NCT06602232

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING 15,000 participants

A Longitudinal Observational Study of Patients Undergoing Therapy for IMISC

Target PharmaSolutions

NCT03661866

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 3 614 participants

A Study To Assess Adverse Events and Effectiveness of Upadacitinib Oral Tablets in Adult and Adolescent Participants With Vitiligo

AbbVie

NCT06118411

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 3 200 participants

A Study to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of SCENESSE and Narrow-Band Ultraviolet (NB-UVB) Light Versus NB-UVB Light Alone in Patients With Vitiligo

Clinuvel

NCT06109649

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 1 38 participants

A Trial to Test the Safety and Efficacy of TEV-53408 in Treating Vitiligo

Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D

NCT06625177

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 20 participants

Daily Topical Rapamycin for Vitiligo

Medical University of South Carolina

NCT05342519

COMPLETED Phase 2 157 participants

A Study of INCB018424 Phosphate Cream in Subjects With Vitiligo

Incyte Corporation

NCT03099304

COMPLETED NA 109 participants

Repigmentation of Stable Vitiligo Lesions Using Spray-On Skin™ Cells

Avita Medical

NCT05971381

COMPLETED Phase 2 60 participants

Evaluation of AMG 714 for Vitiligo

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

NCT04338581

COMPLETED Phase 2 34 participants

A Study of ATI-50002 Topical Solution for the Treatment of Vitiligo

Aclaris Therapeutics

NCT03468855

COMPLETED Phase 2 23 participants

Combined Therapy With Narrow-Band Ultraviolet B Phototherapy and Apremilast for the Treatment of Vitiligo

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

NCT03123016

COMPLETED NA 15 participants

Photocil (Topical) for the Treatment of Vitiligo

Applied Biology

NCT01992185

COMPLETED NA 10 participants

Early Molecular Changes in Vitiligo After Narrowband Ultraviolet Therapy

Johns Hopkins University

NCT03270241

COMPLETED Early Phase 1 4 participants

Effect of Microneedling, Bimatoprost and Excimer in Vitiligo Treatment

Medical University of South Carolina

NCT04738149

Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Phase 1 3
Phase 2 5
Phase 3 3

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.

Reading the Vitiligo Trial Landscape

16 indexed Vitiligo studies · 3 recruiting (19%).

Phase mix: 3 late (III/IV) vs 8 early (I/II).

Top sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina (2 trials), 9 others listed. 16 shown below, recruiting first.

How to read this condition's trial landscape

That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.

Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many clinical trials are there for Vitiligo?

PlainTrial tracks 16 US clinical trials for Vitiligo, of which 3 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

How do I find a recruiting trial for Vitiligo?

Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.

Is this data current?

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.

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