The Mechanism of Melanocyte Self-Assembly on Biomaterials and the Functional Analysis

• Conditions: Melanocyte; Vitiligo

• Registration Number: NCT00509314
• Lead Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital

Brief Summary

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.

Detailed Description

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.

Basic Information
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Study & Design
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Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2006-05
• Study Start: 2006-05
• Study First Submitted: 2007-07-29
• Study First Submitted QC: 2007-07-29
• Last Update Submitted: 2007-07-29
• Study First Posted: 2007-07-31
• Last Update Posted: 2007-07-31
• Study Completion: 2016-12

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 400

Inclusion Criteria

• Patients receiving cosmetic removal of moles

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Exclusion Criteria

• No special exclusion criteria

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Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

National Taiwan University Hospital; 🇨🇳 Taipei, Taiwan