Evaluating Ruxolitinib Cream for Children with Nonsegmental Vitiligo
Official title: A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Safety, and Efficacy Study of Ruxolitinib Cream in Pediatric Participants With Nonsegmental Vitiligo
Run by Incyte Corporation · NCT06548360 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if ruxolitinib cream can help children with nonsegmental vitiligo regain skin color better than a regular cream.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 2 Years to 11 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 180 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Incyte Corporation Industry-sponsored |
| Drugs / interventions | ruxolitinib, tofacitinib, baricitinib, abrocitinib, upadacitinib |
| Locations | 98 sites (Birmingham, Alabama and 97 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 24, 2025 |
| Main results expected | June 5, 2028 |
| Study ends | December 20, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | September 14, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06548360 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are pediatric patients with a clinical diagnosis of nonsegmental vitiligo and specific criteria regarding the extent of their condition.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with other forms of vitiligo or skin depigmentation disorders will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the safety and efficacy of ruxolitinib cream in pediatric patients diagnosed with nonsegmental vitiligo. Participants must have specific criteria regarding the extent of their vitiligo and agree to discontinue other treatments during the study. The trial involves applying ruxolitinib cream compared to a vehicle cream to assess its effectiveness in repigmenting the skin. The study aims to provide insights into a potential new treatment option for this skin condition in children.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve skin pigmentation and quality of life for children suffering from nonsegmental vitiligo.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using topical treatments for vitiligo, but this specific approach with ruxolitinib cream is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of nonsegmental vitiligo with depigmented area including ≥ 0.5% BSA on the face, ≥ 0.5 F-VASI, ≥ 2% BSA on nonfacial areas, ≥ 2 T-VASI. * Total body vitiligo area does not exceed 10% BSA. * Pigmented hair within some of the areas of vitiligo on the face. * Must agree to discontinue all agents used to treat vitiligo from screening through the final safety follow-up visit. * For sexually active participants (except participants who are prepubescent) willingness to avoid pregnancy or fathering a child from screening through 30 days after the last application of study cream. Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of other forms of vitiligo (eg, segmental). * Other differential diagnosis of vitiligo or other skin depigmentation disorders (eg, piebaldism, pityriasis alba, leprosy, postinflammatory hypopigmentation, progressive macule hypomelanosis, nevus anemicus, chemical leukoderma, and tinea versicolor). * Any other skin disease that, in the opinion of the investigator, would interfere with the study drug application or study assessments. * Prior or current use of depigmentation treatments (eg, monobenzone). * Any serious illness or medical, physical, or psychiatric condition(s) that, in the investigator's opinion, would interfere with full participation in the study, including application of study cream and attending required study visits; pose a significant risk to the participant; or interfere with interpretation of study data. * Use of protocol-defined treatments within the indicated washout period before baseline. * History of treatment failure with any systemic or topical JAK inhibitor (eg, ruxolitinib, tofacitinib, baricitinib, abrocitinib, and upadacitinib) for vitiligo or any other inflammatory condition. * Protocol-defined clinically significant abnormal laboratory values at screening. * Pregnant or lactating participants or those considering pregnancy during the period of their study participation. * In the opinion of the investigator, unable or unlikely to comply with the application schedule and study evaluations. * Living with anyone participating in any current Incyte-sponsored ruxolitinib cream study. * Employees of the sponsor or investigator or are otherwise dependents of them. * Known allergy or reaction to any component of the study cream formulation. Other protocol-defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.
Where it's running
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University of Alabama At Birmingham-School of Medicine
Birmingham, Alabama, United States Recruiting -
Saguaro Dermatology
Phoenix, Arizona, United States Recruiting -
Phoenix Children'S Hospital
Phoenix, Arizona, United States Recruiting -
Omni Dermatology
Phoenix, Arizona, United States Recruiting -
Banner - University Medicine Multispecialty Services Clinic
Tucson, Arizona, United States Recruiting -
Premier Dermatology Clinical Trials Institute At Northwest Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States Recruiting
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Axon Clinical Research
Inglewood, California, United States Recruiting -
University of California Irvine
Irvine, California, United States Recruiting -
Vitiligo & Pigmentation Institute of Southern California
Los Angeles, California, United States Recruiting -
Dermatology Research Associates
Los Angeles, California, United States Recruiting -
La Universal Research Center, Inc
Los Angeles, California, United States Recruiting -
Stanford School of Medicine
Palo Alto, California, United States Recruiting -
Empire Clinical Research
Pomona, California, United States Recruiting -
Rady Children'S Hospital-San Diego
San Diego, California, United States Recruiting -
Children'S Hospital Colorado
Aurora, Colorado, United States Recruiting -
Paradigm Clinical Research Centers, Inc.
Wheat Ridge, Colorado, United States Recruiting -
Skin Care Research, Llc
Boca Raton, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Encore Medical Research, Llc Boynton Beach
Boynton Beach, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Skin Care Research, Llc
Hollywood, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Solutions Through Advanced Research, Inc
Jacksonville, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Pediatric Skin Research Llc
Miami, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Nicklaus Children'S Hospital
Miami, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Dh Tamarac Research Center Etna Medical Center Emc
Tamarac, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Usf Health Morsani Center For Advanced Healthcare
Tampa, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Cleaver Medical Group
Cumming, Georgia, United States Recruiting -
Advanced Medical Research Pc
Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States Recruiting -
Treasure Valley Medical Research
Boise, Idaho, United States Recruiting -
Illinois Dermatology Institute the Chicago Loop
Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting -
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting -
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting -
Northshore University Healthsystem
Skokie, Illinois, United States Recruiting -
Indiana University School of Medicine
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Recruiting -
Skin and Hair Center
Overland Park, Kansas, United States Recruiting -
Tulane University Health Sciences Center
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Recruiting -
Dermatology Associates Pc
Rockville, Maryland, United States Recruiting -
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting -
Dermatology and Cosmetic Center
Flint, Michigan, United States Recruiting -
Mi Skin Center, Pllc
Northville, Michigan, United States Recruiting -
Michigan Dermatology Institute
Waterford, Michigan, United States Recruiting -
Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri, United States Recruiting -
Boeson Research
Missoula, Montana, United States Recruiting -
Skin Specialists Pc the Advanced Skin Research Center
Omaha, Nebraska, United States Recruiting -
The University of New Mexico Unm Health Sciences Center Hsc
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Recruiting -
Suny Downstate Medical Center
Brooklyn, New York, United States Recruiting -
The Dermatology Specialists Greenwich
New York, New York, United States Recruiting -
Mount Sinai Doctors
New York, New York, United States Recruiting -
Skin Search of Rochester
Rochester, New York, United States Recruiting -
Vitality Clinical Research Llc
Woodbury, New York, United States Recruiting -
Red River Research Partners
Fargo, North Dakota, United States Recruiting -
Wright State Physicians Health Center
Beavercreek, Ohio, United States Recruiting
+48 more sites. See ClinicalTrials.gov for the full list.
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Incyte Corporation Call Center (US)
- Email: medinfo@incyte.com
- Phone: 1.855.463.3463
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.