The first Affiliated hospital with Nanjing medical university
Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210009, China
Location status: Recruiting
NCT Number: NCT07202156
Melasma is a localized, acquired hyperpigmentary skin disorder characterized by well-defined, light to dark brown patches. Based on clinical practice and extensive literature reports, tranexamic acid and reduced Glutathione (GSH) are both applied in the treatment of melasma, but their water-soluble nature presents challenges for transdermal absorption. Our preliminary basic and clinical research has demonstrated that ultrasound-assisted delivery significantly enhances the absorption of tranexamic acid and other water-soluble components. Its effect on the skin barrier is temporary and reversible.
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a compound solution (10% tranexamic acid, 2% GSH) delivered via ultrasound for melasma treatment through a split-face controlled trial.
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Request Info20 year–55 year
All sexes
Interventional
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Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210009, China
Location status: Recruiting
Healthy volunteers accepted: No
Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.
Inclusion criteria
-(1) Male or female participants aged 20 to 55 years (inclusive); (2) Subjects clinically diagnosed with melasma and confirmed by the investigator to meet the trial requirements; (3) Subjects willing to comply with follow-up observations and able to provide portrait rights for documentation purposes; (4) Understanding and willingness to participate in the clinical trial, and voluntarily signing a written informed consent form.
Exclusion criteria
5w/cm² Ultrasound-assisted topical application of 10% tranexamic acid and 2% reduced glutathione for 10 mins
topical application of 10% tranexamic acid and 2% reduced glutathione for 10 mins
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks, and 4&12 weeks after the final intervention
mean percentage reduction in hemi-MASI from baseline to week 20
Time frame: week 4 during treatment and the end of treatment at 8 weeks, and 4&12 weeks after the final intervention
The outcomes were categorized as follows: cured (improvement ≥75%), markedly effective (improvement 50%-75%), effective (improvement 25%-50%), and ineffective (improvement ≤25%). The satisfaction rate was calculated as: Satisfaction rate = (number of cured + markedly effective + effective cases) / total number of cases × 100%
Time frame: week 4 during treatment and the end of treatment at 8 weeks, and 4&12 weeks after the final intervention
investigators evaluated the melasma or hyperpigmentation on split-face using the following criteria: Cured: >90% reduction in pigmented area with virtually disappearance of color upon visual inspection.
Markedly Effective: >60% reduction in area with significant lightening of color.
Effective: >30% reduction in area with noticeable lightening of color. Ineffective: <30% reduction in area with no significant change in color. The effective rate was calculated as: Effective rate = (number of cured + markedly effective + effective cases) / total number of cases × 100%.
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks, and 4&12 weeks after the final intervention
Time frame: The enrollment, week 4 during treatment and the end of treatment at 8 weeks, and 4&12 weeks after the final intervention
Time frame: The enrollment, week 4 during treatment and the end of treatment at 8 weeks, and 4&12 weeks after the final intervention
This was to monitor experimental safety and the impact on the skin barrier.
Time frame: The enrollment, week 4 during treatment and the end of treatment at 8 weeks, and 4&12 weeks after the final intervention
Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.
The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University
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Clinical Trial on the Efficacy and Safety of Ultrasound-Enhanced Delivery of Compound Tranexamic Acid Solution in the Treatment of Melasma
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