Efficacy of Tacrolimus in Adults With Facial Non-segmental Vitiligo - VITAC (VITAC)
Vitiligo
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Vitiligo focused on measuring Vitiligo, Tacrolimus, Face
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Subject male or female with age over 18 years old
- Diagnosis of non-segmental (symmetrical) vitiligo
Presence of at least one vitiligo target-plaque on the face, with:
Area greater than 3cm² Local Vitiligo Area Severity Index (VASI) score ≥ 50% Stable (no change in pigmentation or size over the last 3 months) Recent onset (less than 2 years duration)
- Subject affiliated to the French social security system
Exclusion Criteria:
- Progressive vitiligo over the last 3 months
- Spontaneous ongoing repigmentation (documented in the last 3 months)
- Previous topical Tacrolimus treatment in the last 3 months
Previous topical or systemic treatment in the last month:
Topical or oral corticosteroid Topical vitamin D Phototherapy or laser Other topical treatment specific to vitiligo Other immunosuppressant or immunomodulator
- Underlying dermatological disease (i.e.: history of atopic dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis), which, according to the investigator, could interfere with the study assessments
- Known sensitivity to study drug or macrolides
- Past history of skin cancer or lymphoma
- Congenital or acquired immunodeficiency
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women
- Women without contraception
- Absence of signed informed consent
Sites / Locations
- University Hospital of Bordeaux - St André Hospital
- Regional Hospital Center of Le Mans -
- University Hospital Center of Nice - Hôpital de l'Archet
- University Hospital Center of Rennes - Hôpital Pontchaillou
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Placebo Comparator
Tacrolimus group
Control group
Target-lesion will be treated with the study treatment BID. The batch of treatment (Tacrolimus ointment 0.1% or placebo) will be randomized. All the patients will be treated during 6 months. Counselling on natural daylight exposition will also be given to all patients. During the 6-month observation period, relapse (worsening of VASI ≥ 25%) will be re-treated by the study treatment
In the Control group, patients will receive the placebo ointment to be applied twice a day during 24 weeks. Counselling on natural light exposure during the duration of the trial will be given.