Clinical trial Recruiting at 7 sites Phase 1 Interventional Ages 18 to 75

Testing TEV-53408 for treating vitiligo

Official title: A Phase 1b, Open-Label Trial to Assess Safety and Exploratory Efficacy of TEV-53408 in Participants With Vitiligo

Run by Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc. · NCT06625177 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new treatment called TEV-53408 to see if it can help adults with vitiligo improve their skin color over an 84-week period.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 1
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
Enrollment66 (estimated)
SponsorTeva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc.
Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionsimmunotherapy
Locations13 sites (Scottsdale, Arizona and 12 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 11, 2024
Main results expectedApril 26, 2028
Study endsJanuary 31, 2029
Registry record updatedOctober 29, 2026
Trial IDNCT06625177 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults with active or stable vitiligo for at least 3 months and a BMI between 18.5 and 40.0 kg/m2.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are currently pregnant, breastfeeding, or unable to provide informed consent may 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 trial aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of TEV-53408, administered subcutaneously, in adults diagnosed with vitiligo. Participants will undergo an 84-week study period, which includes a screening phase, a 24-week open-label treatment phase, a 16-week washout period, and a 40-week follow-up. The study will assess both the primary and secondary safety objectives of the treatment. Participants must discontinue any other vitiligo treatments during the trial.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a new therapeutic option for individuals suffering from vitiligo.

How similar studies have gone: While this approach is novel, similar studies targeting vitiligo have shown varying degrees of success, indicating potential for this treatment.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* The participant has a diagnosis of active or stable vitiligo for at least 3 months.
* The participant has a body mass index (BMI) within the range of 18.5 to 40.0 kg/m2
* A female participant is eligible if she is not pregnant or breastfeeding AND is a woman of nonchildbearing potential OR is a women of childbearing potential using a contraceptive method that is highly effective AND agrees not to donate eggs for the purpose of reproduction for the required period
* A male participant is eligible if he agrees to refrain from donating sperm PLUS remain abstinent from heterosexual intercourse OR use a male condom with a female partner for the required period
* The participant is capable of giving signed, informed consent
* The participant agrees to discontinue all agents and procedures used to treat vitiligo during the treatment period in the trial
* If receiving permitted concomitant medications for any reason other than vitiligo, the participant must be on a stable regimen,
* The participant must agree to avoid prolonged exposure to the sun, must use sunscreen, and must not use tanning booths, sun lamps, or other ultraviolet light sources

NOTE - Additional criteria apply, please contact the investigator for more information

Exclusion Criteria:

* The participant suffers from vitiligo induced by exposure to chemicals or immunotherapy known to induce vitiligo
* The participant has other autoimmune diseases for which systemic immunotherapy is or may be warranted
* The participant has current or history of malignancy or treatment of malignancy in the last 5 years, excluding fully-treated basal cell carcinoma
* Infectious disease
* The participant has used skin bleaching treatments for past treatment of vitiligo or other pigmented areas
* The participant has a history of melanocyte-keratinocyte transplantation procedure or other surgical treatment for vitiligo. After 2 or more years since last melanocyte-keratinocyte transplantation procedure, the participants may be included in the trial.
* The participant has donated or received any blood or blood products (white blood cells, platelets, etc) within the 60 days prior to screening or has donated blood or blood products on 2 or more occasions within the 6 months prior to IMP administration, or has donated plasma within 7 days before the screening visit, or has planned donations during the trial
* The participant has current or history of alcohol or other substance abuse

NOTE- Additional criteria apply, please contact the investigator for more information

Where it's running

  • Burke Pharmaceutical Research
    Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Center for Dermatology Clinical Research, Inc.
    Fremont, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Watson Therapeutics Inc. (WTI), USA
    Miramar, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • DS Research of Kentucky
    Louisville, Kentucky, United States
    Recruiting
  • Hamzavi Dermatology
    Canton, Michigan, United States
    Recruiting
  • Oregon Dermatology and Research Center
    Portland, Oregon, United States
    Recruiting
Show 7 more locations
  • Dermatology Treatment & Research Center
    Dallas, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Scottsdale Clinical Research
    Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
    Terminated
  • University of CA Irvine
    Irvine, California, United States
    Active not recruiting
  • Pasadena Clinical Trials
    Pasadena, California, United States
    Active not recruiting
  • MetroMed Clinical Trials
    Chicago, Illinois, United States
    Active not recruiting
  • Center for Clinical Studies, LTD. LLP
    Webster, Texas, United States
    Active not recruiting
  • Jordan Valley Dermatology
    South Jordan, Utah, United States
    Active not recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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