Oral Tacrolimus vs Dexamethasone Micro-pulse Therapy in Pediatric Rapidly Progressing Vitiligo: A Multicenter RCT

This clinical study aims to compare the safety and effectiveness of two treatments-oral Tacrolimus capsules and Dexamethasone micro-pulse therapy-in children aged 4-12 years with rapidly progressing vitiligo. The study is a multicenter, randomized, controlled trial involving 90 participants, who will be divided equally into two groups. One group will receive daily Tacrolimus, while the other will take Dexamethasone on weekends. Over 24 weeks, doctors will monitor improvements in skin repigmentation, side effects, and overall health through regular check-ups and blood tests. The goal is to determine which treatment better controls disease progression and improves quality of life for children with vitiligo. Key Points: * For children with rapidly spreading vitiligo. * Compares two common medications. * Follows participants for 6 months. * Focuses on safety and effectiveness.

NCT Number	NCT06900777
Lead Sponsor	Xijing Hospital
Conditions	Vitiligo, Child, Progressive Disease
Enrollment	90 participants
Start Date	2025-04-01
Primary Completion	2026-04-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-04-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-06-19