The effect of phototherapy and oral Simvastatin in treatment of vitiligo

Phase 2

• Conditions: Vitiligo.; Vitiligo

• Registration Number: IRCT20150825023753N11
• Lead Sponsor: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 23 April 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

The patients with vitiligo
Age above 14 years old

Exclusion Criteria

Patients with systemic diseases
Patients who use other therapeutic methods except light therapy
Patients with any liver disease
Patients with any kidney disease
Pregnant and lactating women
History of allergy to phototherapy
Taking medication that has interactions with simvastatin

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The amount of melanin pigment in the skin. Timepoint: Assessment the amount of melanin pigment at the start of the study and at the end of the first, second, third and fourths month after beginning the treatment. Method of measurement: Vitiligo Area Scoring Index (VASI Score).