Upadacitinib for Vitiligo
This study is evaluating whether a drug called upadacitinib is safe and effective in people with non-segmental vitiligo.
See full descriptionAbout the trial for Vitiligo
Treatment Groups
This trial involves 5 different treatments. Upadacitinib is the primary treatment being studied. Participants will be divided into 5 treatment groups. Some patients will receive a placebo treatment. The treatments being tested are in Phase 2 and have already been tested with other people.
About The Treatment
Eligibility
This trial is for patients born any sex aged 18 and older. There are 4 eligibility criteria to participate in this trial as listed below.
Approximate Timelines
Measurement Requirements
This trial is evaluating whether Upadacitinib will improve 1 primary outcome and 5 secondary outcomes in patients with Vitiligo. Measurement will happen over the course of At 24 weeks.
Patient Q & A Section
How many people get vitiligo a year in the United States?
Approximately 20,000 to 30,000 cases of vitiligo are new a year in the USA. These numbers will decrease as people seek care. Furthermore, the number of patients who have a family history is low. Although vitiligo is common, it is often treated as a rare disease. Effective referral schemes are essential to facilitate diagnosis.
What are common treatments for vitiligo?
For vitiligo, treatment is recommended to patients who are willing and fit for surgical debridement and/or to use a topical steroid solution. Combination therapy is strongly recommended, and the choice of which drugs to combine depends on the severity of the disease. No therapy for repainting was needed in our study.
Can vitiligo be cured?
There is a high prevalence of hypopigmented and lichenified skin in the elderly population examined. There was no improvement in a randomized controlled trial of topical minocycline as treatment.
What are the signs of vitiligo?
The two most common signs of vitiligo are the white patches and the loss of pigment in nails and hair. Since vitiligo can occur at any age, the differential diagnosis of skin lesions in children can be difficult and the diagnosis of this cutaneous disease relies heavily on clinical history and examination. Physicians should be familiar with all the known possible signs of vitiligo that may be different than the typical symptoms. These signs are summarized in the tables below\n\nAll of the above signs of vitiligo are suggestive but not definitive. They are often, but not always, seen with vitiligo.
What is vitiligo?
Vitiligo is a skin condition that affects one third to one half of the population. Its main symptom is patches of depigmented skin, but the term patchy depigmentation can also be found. While it can occur at any age, usually individuals are diagnosed in the second decade. While vitiligo can be triggered by allergies, some people are more susceptible than others. Vitiligo seems to be the result of a combination of both genetic and environmental influences.
How does upadacitinib work?
Dacitinib does not influence VEGF expression. It is postulated that it binds directly to TNF-R1, TNF-R2, and C-receptor. It is postulated that a molecule binds to a pocket in this fusion protein, where the C terminal loop of the molecule and the protein are in contact. This would not occur if a molecule that mimics these molecules bound to this pocket, thus stimulating VEGF production
Does vitiligo run in families?
Based on the small sample size, no statistically significant evidence was demonstrated that vitiligo is caused by an autosomal dominant trait. The fact that the family history was not strongly associated with the disease may suggest that other genetic predispositions play a role.
What is the average age someone gets vitiligo?
Almost all patients experience vitiligo from the age of 14 to 64, but an average time interval of 7 years between developing first symptoms and initiating treatment can be noticed. Older patients suffer from vitiligo at a higher frequency than younger patients.
What does upadacitinib usually treat?
Upadacitinib is useful in the treatment of refractory SJS/TENV cases with a high percentage of responders. It has very good adverse effects (including gastrointestinal symptoms)-the biggest hurdle in the treatment of SJS/TENV cases. There is a need for more rigorous clinical trials to confirm its benefit in the treatment of SJS/TENV cases.
Have there been other clinical trials involving upadacitinib?
The current study is the first to describe an ongoing clinical trial of upadacitinib in the treatment of progressive vitiligo. The rationale for the study, which is being conducted in the United States and Canada, is that the molecule, which is already in clinical trials for treating rheumatoid arthritis, may represent a promising treatment for vitiligo. Patients taking upadacitinib will be randomised to treatment with the medicine or a placebo, and follow-up evaluations of the drug will be conducted by investigators from a variety of disciplines, including dermatologists, rheumatologists and clinicians involved with vitiligo.