Hyperpigmentation clinical trials
The registry lists 127 studies for Hyperpigmentation across more than 10 countries. 28 are recruiting or about to start. 88 of them are mainly about Hyperpigmentation (how this is decided). Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-11-06. Counting its 3 narrower conditions too, such as Melanosis: 315 studies, 72 open.
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Who runs them
Cosmetique Active International (11) · Cryonove Pharma (9) · Cairo University (5) · Revision Skincare (4) · King Edward Medical University (3) · Henry Ford Health System (3) · Massachusetts General Hospital (2) · NovoBliss Research Pvt Ltd (2)
What is being tested here
Drugs under test in Hyperpigmentation studies, those with the most open studies first. Medicines only given beside them are not counted. How drugs are counted
| Drug | Open | Phase 3 | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tranexamic Acid | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Azelaic acid | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Tretinoin | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Melatonin | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Adapalene | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bakuchiol | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tazarotene | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Epidermal Growth Factor | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Desonide | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Coming up
Studies recruiting or running, from their records. “Main data collection” ends at the primary completion date, the sponsor’s own estimate, which often moves.
All 7, phase 3 first
- Feb 2027Evaluation of the Efficacy of Topical Application of Liquid Nitrogen and Ascorbic Acid in Treatment of Gingival Pigmentation · Phase 3 · Al-Azhar University
- Dec 2026MEBO Bio-Dressing on Patient-Reported Outcomes and Tissue Healing Following Rotary Gingival Depigmentation · Cairo University
- Dec 2026Clinical Effectiveness Of Polishing Brush Compared To Ceramic Soft Tissue Trimming Bur In Gingival Depigmentation · Cairo University
- Jan 2027Evaluating a Brightening Serum for Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation · Weill Medical College of Cornell University
- Jan 2027Efficacy Evaluation of a Cosmetic Product for Facial Hyperpigmentation · Brainfarma Industria Química e Farmacêutica S/A
- Feb 2027Foam Sclerotherapy With or Without Transdermal Laser for Reticular Veins and Telangiectasias · University of Sao Paulo
- Jun 2027Baseline Dermoscopic Vascular Score and Response to Oral Tranexamic Acid in Facial Melasma · Allied Hospital Faisalabad
Who these studies take
Of the 16 Hyperpigmentation studies recruiting now, 8 (50%) set no upper age limit and 8 (50%) stop at 75 or younger. 2 (13%) take children under 18. 5 (31%) are for women only and 0 (0%) for men only; 8 (50%) take healthy volunteers.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2 (13%) | 2 (13%) |
| 18 | 13 (81%) | 10 (63%) |
| 30 | 15 (94%) | 11 (69%) |
| 40 | 15 (94%) | 11 (69%) |
| 50 | 13 (81%) | 9 (56%) |
| 65 | 10 (63%) | 8 (50%) |
| 75 | 8 (50%) | 7 (44%) |
| 85 | 8 (50%) | 7 (44%) |
Across all 127 studies, recruiting or not: 68% stop at 75 or younger and 54% at 65; 9% take children; 22% are for women only and 0% for men only; 55% take healthy volunteers. From each study’s registry entry; the criteria on its page decide.
How long Hyperpigmentation studies take
Of 64 interventional studies with no phase under Hyperpigmentation, half reached primary completion within 7 months of starting, counting those still running.
| Start to primary completion | Every sponsor | Industry | Non-industry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interventional, no phase | 7 mo3–25 · 64 studies | 3 mo3–10 · 27 studies | 10 mo5–27 · 37 studies |
Each figure is the month by which half the studies had reached primary completion, with the range in which the middle half did. Studies still running count until their last registry update; studies that stopped early are left out. Phase 1 includes early phase 1; observational means prospective or not stated, as retrospective and cross-sectional studies date a window of data rather than a study. How these figures are worked out
What changed recently
From the registry's own updates since Oct 11, 2026.
Results posted1
- An 18-week Study to Evaluate a Test Product With a Marketed Prescription ProductOct 13, 2026NCT07136766
Newly registered3
- A Clinical Study to Assess the Effects of a Dark Spot Corrector on Dark Spots and Overall ComplexionOct 28, 2026NCT07900217
- Evaluating a Brightening Serum for Post-Inflammatory HyperpigmentationOct 27, 2026NCT07896486
- Baseline Dermoscopic Vascular Score and Response to Oral Tranexamic Acid in Facial MelasmaOct 19, 2026NCT07881328
Studies
Recruiting first, then most recently updated. Showing 50 of 127. Browse all 127 → or search them.
- Foam Sclerotherapy With or Without Transdermal Laser for Reticular Veins and TelangiectasiasRecruitingNCT07793630Phase 41 country
- Evaluating a Brightening Serum for Post-Inflammatory HyperpigmentationNot yet recruitingNCT07896486Not applicable1 country
- MEBO Bio-Dressing on Patient-Reported Outcomes and Tissue Healing Following Rotary Gingival DepigmentationNot yet recruitingNCT07876921Not applicable1 country
- Baseline Dermoscopic Vascular Score and Response to Oral Tranexamic Acid in Facial MelasmaNot yet recruitingNCT07881328Phase 41 country
- Efficacy and Tolerability of a Hybrid Fractional Laser for the Treatment of Acne Scars in Patients With Skin of ColorRecruitingNCT05362929Not applicable1 country
- Efficacy Evaluation of a Cosmetic Product for Facial HyperpigmentationRecruitingNCT07769268Not applicable1 country
- Evaluation of the Efficacy of Topical Application of Liquid Nitrogen and Ascorbic Acid in Treatment of Gingival PigmentationEnrolling by invitationNCT07810101Phase 31 country
- A Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy in Improving Dark Spots After 8 Weeks of Use of Facial Sunscreens in Adult ParticipantsRecruitingNCT07679945Not applicable1 country
- Study on the Functional Impact of Cosmetics on Improving Self-Esteem and Quality of Life in Black WomenRecruitingNCT07618572Not applicable1 country
- Comparative Efficacy of Intralesional Tranexamic Acid Versus Mandelic Acid Peel in the Treatment of MelasmaNot yet recruitingNCT07604844Not applicable1 country
- Vitamin C for Gingival DepigmentationRecruitingNCT07513727Not applicable1 country
- CO2 Fractional Laser With Tranexamic Acid As An Effective Tool For Post Burn Hyperpigmentation.Enrolling by invitationNCT07195539Not applicable1 country
- Evaluation of Efficacy and Tolerabilty of MelaB3 Serum in Combination of 35% Glycolic Acid Peeling Compared to 35% Glycolic Acid Peeling Alone in Various Hyperpigmentation ConditionsNot yet recruitingNCT07429786Not applicable
- Clinical Effectiveness Of Polishing Brush Compared To Ceramic Soft Tissue Trimming Bur In Gingival DepigmentationRecruitingNCT07402720Not applicable1 country
- Clinical Study to Assess Safety, Effectiveness and In-Use Tolerability of Saffron Extract Capsules for Improving Skin Health and Reducing Signs of Aging on Healthy Adult Male and Female Subjects.Not yet recruitingNCT07324759Not applicable
- COMPARISON OF A COSMETIC SERUM AND 4% HYDROQUINONE FOR TREATING MELASMA OVER 84 DAYSRecruitingNCT07071363Not applicable1 country
- The Effectiveness of a Novel Lip Product Containing Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract for Reducing Lip HyperpigmentationRecruitingNCT07067879Not applicable1 country
- Efficacy and Tolerability of Tested Formula After 3 Months of Treatment of Facial Hyperpigmentation of 3 OriginsRecruitingNCT06253468Not applicable1 country
- Anti-pigmenting Effect of a Routine of Facial Products in Subjects With MelasmaNot yet recruitingNCT06516224Not applicable1 country
- Efficacy and Tolerability of the Tested Formula After 3 Months in Treatment of Facial Hyperpigmentation of 3 OriginsRecruitingNCT06268496Not applicable1 country
- Evaluation of the Tolerance (Main Objective) and Performance of Cyto-selective Difluoroethane-based Cryotherapy in the Treatment of Brown Spots (Solar and Senile Lentigines, Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation) on the FaceNot yet recruitingNCT06305897Not applicable
- Efficacy and Tolerability of Tested Formula After 3 Months in Treatment of Facial Hyperpigmentation of 3 OriginsRecruitingNCT06320314Not applicable1 country
- Efficacy and Tolerability of the Tested Formula After 3 Months of Treatment of Facial Hyperpigmentation of 3 OriginsNot yet recruitingNCT06234527Not applicable1 country
- Efficacy and Safety Assessment of Niacinamide Cosmetic Preparation: a Randomized Controlled TrialRecruitingNCT06189105Not applicable1 country
- Comparison Of Aesthetic Techniques For Rejuvenation Of Genital Region: A Randomized Clinical TrialRecruitingNCT04998578Not applicable1 country
- Measure of Acceptance of chRonic Visible sKin conditionSRecruitingNCT061039031 country
- Performance and Tolerance of Cyto-selective Difluoroethane-based Cryotherapy in th Treatment of Brown Spots (Solar and Senile Lentigines, Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation) on the Face and Hands of Asian Ethnicity SkinsNot yet recruitingNCT05886010Not applicable1 country
- Partial Breast Versus no Irradiation for Women With Early Breast CancerRecruitingNCT03646955Not applicable4 countries
- A Clinical Study to Assess the Effects of a Dark Spot Corrector on Dark Spots and Overall ComplexionCompletedNCT07900217Not applicable1 country
- Vitamin K2 (35) (MK-7) Reduces Dark Eye Circles: a Mechanistic and Human Efficacy StudyCompletedNCT07881367Not applicable1 country
- An 18-week Study to Evaluate a Test Product With a Marketed Prescription ProductCompletedNCT07136766Phase 31 country
- Evaluation of the Efficacy of Blue Laser in the Management of Gingival Hyperpigmentation Using Contact vs. Non-contact ModeCompletedNCT07836894Not applicable1 country
- Licorice Extract Gel Versus Diode Laser for Physiologic Gingival PigmentationCompletedNCT07325825Not applicable1 country
- Apple Peptide Complex for Post-Surgical and Aesthetic Skin RecoveryCompletedNCT07807085Not applicable1 country
- Clinical Study to Assess Safety, Efficacy and In-Use Tolerability of Oziva Bioactive Gluta Fizzy Effervescent Tablets on Subjects With Facial Dark Spots Such as Pimple Marks, Sunspots, Age Spots and Uneven Skin ToneCompletedNCT07162623Not applicable1 country
- Clinical Efficacy and Safety of MB LuxuryⓇ Product Containing Epigallocathecin Gallate (EGCG) on Erythema, Melanin, and Skin HydrationCompletedNCT07725900Phase 2/31 country
- Efficacy and Safety of a Combined Topical Formula Versus Placebo in Patients With MelasmaCompletedNCT07727954Not applicable1 country
- Homocysteic Acid Biostimulator for Photoaged Facial SkinCompletedNCT07722351Not applicable1 country
- Comparison of Er-YAG Laser, Air Polishing, and Surgical Excision for Gingival HyperpigmentationCompletedNCT07672587Not applicable1 country
- A 4-week Study Investigating Two Targeted Brightening Serum (A and B) Versus 4% Hydroquinone in Women With Mild to Severe Full-face HyperpigmentationCompletedNCT07644871Not applicable1 country
- Evaluation of the Safety and Tolerability of a Brightening Treatment Paired With a Skincare RegimenCompletedNCT07501000Not applicable1 country
- Efficacy of Cosmetic Products in Preventing Pigmentation Induced by High Energy Visible Light (HEVL) [400-450nm]CompletedNCT075375951 country
- Gingival Depigmentation With Diode and Er,Cr:YSGG Laser: A Split-mouth TrialCompletedNCT07520266Not applicable1 country
- Retrospective Follow-up Study on Lower Eyelid Melanin and Wrinkles After Blepharoplasty for Lower Eyelid BagsCompletedNCT074816951 country
- A 16-week Clinical Study Investigating a Dark Spot Corrector Serum in Women With Moderate Discrete HyperpigmentationCompletedNCT07468175Not applicable1 country
- Safety and Efficacy of Topical Cream for Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation Skin Among MalaysiansCompletedNCT05986123Not applicable1 country
- Safety of Serum for Post-Inflammatory on Hyperpigmentation SkinCompletedNCT05998200Not applicable1 country
- Clinical Effects of Two Oral Bioactive Collagen Peptides On Skin Properties and Aging HallmarksCompletedNCT07302789Not applicable1 country
- Effect of Topical Argan Oil on Healing After Laser Depigmentation.CompletedNCT07357883Not applicable1 country
- Azelaic Acid 20% vs Hydroquinone 4% in Epidermal MelasmaCompletedNCT07327983Not applicable1 country