| Not Yet Recruiting | Clinical Efficacy and Mechanisms of a Topical Azone-Tranexamic Acid-Aloe Polysaccharide Gel in the Treatment o NCT07530016 | The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical College | N/A |
| Not Yet Recruiting | Comparative Evaluation of Topical Metformin and Topical Tranexamic Acid in Melasma NCT07495748 | Foundation University Islamabad | N/A |
| Not Yet Recruiting | Comparative Evaluation of Topical 30% Metformin and Kligman's Regimen in Women With Melasma NCT07485777 | Foundation University Islamabad | N/A |
| Enrolling By Invitation | Expert Consensus on the Clinical Management of Melasma: A Delphi Method Study NCT07296549 | Venus Research Center | — |
| Not Yet Recruiting | Comparison Between Efficacy of Topical Tranexamic Acid Vs Topical Ethyl Ascorbic Acid In Treatment Of Melasma NCT07522788 | Hayatabad Medical Complex | Phase 4 |
| Not Yet Recruiting | Evaluation of Efficacy and Tolerabilty of MelaB3 Serum in Combination of 35% Glycolic Acid Peeling Compared to NCT07429786 | Cosmetique Active International | N/A |
| Not Yet Recruiting | Secretome TGF Beta 3 NCT07137130 | Indonesia University | N/A |
| Not Yet Recruiting | Evaluation of the Efficacy of Oral Tranexamic Acid and Glutathione-assisted Microneedling in Treatment of Mela NCT07448415 | Assiut University | Phase 2 / Phase 3 |
| Not Yet Recruiting | Efficacy and Safety of a Combined Serum Containing Melasyl™, 10% Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, and HEPES NCT07121439 | Dr.dr.Irma Bernadette, SpKK (K) | N/A |
| Not Yet Recruiting | Comparative Efficacy of Resveratrol 1 % Gel and Trichloroacetic Acid 20% in Treatment of Melasma: A Split-face NCT07060157 | Assiut University | N/A |
| Enrolling By Invitation | Comparative Effects Of Trichloroacetic Chemical Peel And Fractional Laser NCT07036302 | Jose Roberto Cortelli | N/A |
| Not Yet Recruiting | Topical Metformin Versus Topical Ketotifen in Melasma Treatment NCT06942390 | Assiut University | Phase 2 |
| Completed | Azelaic Acid 20% vs Hydroquinone 4% in Epidermal Melasma NCT07327983 | Gujranwala medical college District Headquarters Hospital, Gujranwala | N/A |
| Recruiting | Oral Metformin for Treating Melasma in Latin American Women NCT06845540 | University of Puerto Rico | Phase 1 / Phase 2 |
| Not Yet Recruiting | Comparison of Effectiveness and Safety of Triple Combination Cream of Fucinolone Acetonide 0.01%, Hydroquinone NCT06780644 | Indonesia University | N/A |
| Completed | Comparison of Efficacy of Metformin Gel 30% vs Triple Combination Cream (Hydroquinone 4%, Flucinolone Acetonid NCT07345507 | Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre | N/A |
| Not Yet Recruiting | Clinical Evaluation and Study of the Efficacy of a Centella Asiatica-Infused Facial Mask on Discosmetic Dermat NCT06763367 | Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University | N/A |
| Active Not Recruiting | Treatment and Prevention of Melasma Relapses by Using 1064nm 650 Microsecond Laser NCT06644157 | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice | N/A |
| Completed | Comparison of Intradermal Microinjections of Tanexamic Acid and Oral Tranexamic Acid in the Management of Mela NCT07280234 | Hayat Abad Medical Complex, Peshawar | EARLY_Phase 1 |
| Active Not Recruiting | Effectiveness of Oral Melatonin vs Oral Tranexamic Acid in the Treatment and Recurrence of Melasma NCT07034560 | Thammasat University | Phase 4 |
| Completed | Efficacy of Radiofrequency Micro Needling for the Treatment of Melasma in Skin of Color. NCT06616311 | The Cleveland Clinic | N/A |
| Completed | Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Exosomes in the Treatment of Melasma NCT06677931 | Fujian Medical University Union Hospital | N/A |
| Not Yet Recruiting | Anti-pigmenting Effect of a Routine of Facial Products in Subjects With Melasma NCT06516224 | Cosmetique Active International | N/A |
| Recruiting | Randomized Study Using SM-030 Gel for Adults With Melasma NCT06454747 | DermBiont, Inc. | Phase 2 |
| Recruiting | Development of Products Based on Secretom From Stem Cell Conditioned Medium for Melasma Therapy NCT06516419 | Dr.dr.Irma Bernadette, SpKK (K) | N/A |
| Unknown | Curcuma Xanthorriza Roxb. 10% Cream for Melasma NCT06153134 | Universitas Padjadjaran | EARLY_Phase 1 |
| Unknown | Fractional co2 Laser Followed by Either Vitamin c or Tranexamic Acid in Treatment of Melasma. NCT05911698 | Khadija Qenawi | N/A |
| Unknown | Efficacy and Tolerability of Test Product Versus Cysteamine 5% in Treatment of Facial Epidermal Melasma NCT06278948 | Cosmetique Active International | N/A |
| Unknown | Effectiveness and Safety of Pigment Solution Program (PSP) as Adjuvant Therapy in Melasma NCT06174545 | Dr.dr.Irma Bernadette, SpKK (K) | N/A |
| Completed | EFFICACY and TOLERABILITY of TESTED FORMULA VS. HYDROQUINONE 4% in the TREATMENT of FACIAL MELASMA NCT06787846 | Cosmetique Active International | N/A |
| Completed | Efficacy of Eflornithine Hydrochloride Cream in the Treatment of Melasma: A Randomized, Double-blinded, Split- NCT06957834 | National Skin Centre | Phase 2 |
| Recruiting | The Use of Image-Based Computer Gradings in the Analysis of Acne, Rosacea, Melasma, and Seborrheic Dermatitis NCT05942248 | Integrative Skin Science and Research | N/A |
| Unknown | Tranexamic Acid With Microneedling in Melasma NCT05909072 | Zagazig University | Phase 2 |
| Unknown | The Effectiveness of 3% Topical Tranexamic Acid Compared to 4% Topical Hydroquinone as Therapy of Melasma NCT06010810 | Indonesia University | Phase 3 |
| Recruiting | Sylfirm X Radiofrequency Microneedling for the Treatment of Melasma NCT06415435 | Benev Company, Inc. | N/A |
| Terminated | Treatment of Melasma With Yellow Light Compared to Tranexamic Acid NCT05326997 | University of Nove de Julho | N/A |
| Completed | The Efficacy in Treatment of Facial Melasma Combined With Thulium 1927-nm Fractional Laser and Topical H2R Ant NCT06313307 | Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University | N/A |
| Unknown | Oral Isotretinoin in Melasma a Randomized Controlled Trial NCT06201624 | Zagazig University | Phase 1 |
| Completed | Comparison of Intralesional Tranexamic Acid and Platelets Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Melasma NCT05884151 | Combined Military Hospital Abbottabad | Phase 1 |
| Completed | Comparison of Azelaic Acid 20 % Cream Versus Hydroquinone 4% Cream as an Adjuvant to Oral Tranexamic Acid in M NCT05887219 | Combined Military Hospital Abbottabad | Phase 1 |
| Unknown | Combination Topical Cysteamine and Fractional 1927nm Low-Powered Diode Laser for Treatment of Facial Melasma NCT05656833 | UnionDerm | N/A |
| Unknown | Comparison Of Efficacy Of Combination Of TAM Formula Vs Kligman Formula For Melasma. NCT06013540 | Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre | Phase 2 |
| Unknown | Efficacy of Intralesional PRP +/- Topical Silymarin in the Treatment of Melasma NCT05626881 | Sohag University | N/A |
| Unknown | Silymarin Cream Versus Combined Silymarin Cream and Microneedling in Treatment of Melasma NCT05099601 | Assiut University | Phase 4 |
| Recruiting | Stem Cell Derived Exosomes in the Treatment of Melasma and Its Percutaneous Penetration NCT06221787 | Fujian Medical University Union Hospital | N/A |
| Completed | Annurca Apple Peel Oleolite for the Treatment of Skin Hyperpigmentation NCT07040345 | Ritamaria Di Lorenzo | N/A |
| Completed | Comparison of 30% Metformin and 2% Nicotinamide Lotion With Kligman Formula in the Treatment of Melasma NCT05790577 | Ishtiaq Ahmed | Phase 2 |
| Completed | A Clinical Study to Evaluate the Effect of Facial Serum Q69 in Moderating the Appearance of Mild to Moderate M NCT05013801 | Unilever R&D | N/A |
| Completed | Tissue-resident Memory T Cells Expression in Melasma NCT05698342 | Universidad Autonoma de San Luis Potosí | — |
| Completed | Green Banana Peel Extract for Melasma Treatment NCT05031689 | Universidade do Vale do Sapucai | Phase 1 |
| Completed | Comparison of Chemical Peeling Agent With Transamine for Treatment of Melasma NCT05362500 | Combined Military Hospital Abbottabad | Phase 1 |
| Unknown | Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA) Combined With Microdermabrasion in Treatment of Melasma NCT04823520 | Assiut University | Phase 4 |
| Completed | Effectiveness and Safety of Intradermal Tranexamic Acid Injection as An Adjunctive Treatment for Melasma in Sk NCT05236569 | Indonesia University | N/A |
| Completed | Photoaging Reversing After Picosecond Laser With DLA Assessed by Cellular Resolution OCT in Asian Patient With NCT04602819 | China Medical University Hospital | N/A |
| Completed | Efficacy and Safety of 30% Salicylic Acid and 10% Nicotinamide Combined Therapy in Melasma NCT07062120 | Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University | N/A |
| Unknown | Evaluation of Laser and Tranexamic Acid in Treatment of Melasma NCT04599205 | Assiut University | Phase 2 / Phase 3 |
| Withdrawn | Tri-split Face Study of Skin Resurfacing Modalities for the Treatment of Melasma NCT02892071 | SUZAN OBAGI | Phase 1 |
| Unknown | Efficacy and Safety of Using Combination of 755-nm Picosecond Alexandrite Laser and 2% Hydroquinone Compared W NCT04597203 | Mahidol University | N/A |
| Withdrawn | Spironolactone for the Treatment of Melasma NCT03953209 | Medical University of South Carolina | Phase 1 |
| Unknown | Efficacy of Red Light in the Treatment of Pigmentary Disorders NCT04308421 | University of British Columbia | N/A |
| Unknown | Different Dermatological Approaches the Treatment of Melasma NCT03923062 | Assiut University | Phase 4 |
| Completed | Cysteamine Compared to Hydroquinone in Melasma NCT05969587 | China Medical University Hospital | Phase 3 |
| Completed | Study Evaluating the Efficacy of DOSE Formulations in Treating Melasma and Cutaneous Signs of Aging NCT04137263 | Goldman, Butterwick, Fitzpatrick and Groff | N/A |
| Unknown | Combined Q-switched Nd:YAG Laser and Platelet Rich Plasma Versus Q- Switched Nd:YAG Laser Alone in Melasma NCT04765930 | Cairo University | N/A |
| Completed | Comparative Study of mMASI Before and After Hyperthyroid Therapy in Hyperthyroid Subjects With Melasma NCT04346901 | Dr.dr.Irma Bernadette, SpKK (K) | Phase 1 |
| Completed | Comparison Between Free Thyroxine and Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Levels on Melasma Severity NCT04359719 | Indonesia University | — |
| Completed | Comparison of Topical Silymarin With Hydroquinone in the Treatment of Melasma NCT03982849 | Islamabad Medical and Dental College | Phase 2 |
| Completed | A Clinical Observation of 1064-nm Q-Switched Fractional Laser Combined With Oral Tranexamic Acid on Treating o NCT03963466 | xjpfW | N/A |
| Completed | Study of the Influence of Blue Light Emitted by Computer / Television Screens on Melasma MELABLUE Study NCT03877445 | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice | N/A |
| Completed | Oral Superoxide Dismutase (GLISODin) to Decrease Melasma Severity. NCT03878433 | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice | N/A |
| Unknown | Tranexamic Acid vs. Combination With Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser in Melasma NCT03899233 | Cairo University | Phase 4 |
| Unknown | USE THE SYSTEMIC METFORMIN IN MELASMA NCT03475524 | Assiut University | Phase 4 |
| Unknown | Efficacy of Melanostop Peeling for Improvement of Melasma NCT03826277 | VIST - Faculty of Applied Sciences | N/A |
| Completed | Opsin Receptors in Melasma NCT04417348 | Universidad Autonoma de San Luis Potosí | N/A |
| Unknown | Oral Tranexamic Acid and Laser for Treatment of Melasma NCT03686787 | Laser and Skin Surgery Center of New York | Phase 4 |
| Unknown | Oral and Topical Tranexamic Acid for the Treatment of Melasma NCT03585179 | Centro Dermatológico Dr. Ladislao de la Pascua | Phase 3 |
| Completed | Efficacy and Safety of PiQo4 Device for Treatment of Melasma NCT03565341 | Focus Medical, LLC | N/A |
| Withdrawn | Treatment of Melasma With Glycolic Acid-Salicylic Acid Peel Versus Glycolic Acid Peel NCT02812719 | Boston Medical Center | EARLY_Phase 1 |
| Unknown | Microneedle and Trichloroaceticacid in Treatment of Melasma NCT03472235 | Assiut University | N/A |
| Unknown | Modified Jessner's Solution With Trichloroacetic Acid Versus Glycolic Acid With Trichloroacetic Acid NCT03153852 | Assiut University | Phase 4 |
| Active Not Recruiting | LaseMD System for the Treatment of Melasma NCT03456674 | CynosureLutronic | N/A |
| Unknown | Platelet Rich Plasma in Treatment of Melasma NCT03308370 | Assiut University | Phase 3 |
| Terminated | Lutronic PicoPlus Exploratory Clinical Trial NCT03415685 | CynosureLutronic | N/A |
| Completed | Efficacy of Platelet-rich Plasma in Treatment of Melasma NCT03674203 | Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social | Phase 2 |
| Unknown | 1064-nm Q-switched Nd:YAG Laser and Intradermal Tranexamic Acid for Melasma NCT03008655 | Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital | N/A |
| Completed | Treatment of Melasma Using Q-switched Nd: YAG Laser and Fractional CO2 Laser Separately and in Combination NCT03848013 | Kasr El Aini Hospital | N/A |
| Completed | Split-face Study Comparing the Cosmetic Efficacy and Tolerability of Two Topical Products in Participants With NCT02977507 | Allergan | N/A |
| Completed | A Comparative Study for Efficacy and Safety Between 4% Hydroquinone Cream With or Without Fractional Picosecon NCT03049059 | Mae Fah Luang University Hospital | Phase 2 |
| Completed | Topical Composition Therapy (2013-MCN-333) for the Treatment of Melasma NCT02730819 | Mayo Clinic | Phase 2 |
| Completed | Oral Tranexamic Acid and Topical Hydroquinone in the Treatment of Melasma NCT03751163 | Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Indonesia | Phase 3 |
| Completed | Efficacy and Safety of Picosecond, Neodymium-doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet Laser Therapy Using 1,064 nm and 59 NCT03040089 | CynosureLutronic | N/A |
| Completed | A Prospective Multi-Center Study Using Laser for the Treatment of Melasma and Lentigines in Asian Skin NCT02385994 | Cutera Inc. | N/A |
| Completed | DNA Methylation in Malar Melasma and Its Change by Sunscreen, Retinoic Acid and Niacinamide. NCT03392623 | Universidad Autonoma de San Luis Potosí | EARLY_Phase 1 |
| Completed | A Study of the RevLite Laser System for the Treatment of Refractory Mixed Type Melasma NCT02110134 | Cynosure, Inc. | N/A |
| Completed | Evaluation of an Herbal-Based De-Pigmenting System NCT02138539 | Sadick Research Group | Phase 4 |
| Completed | Inflammation in Melasma: Study of Its Infiltrate and the Expression of Acute and Chronic Mediators NCT01952379 | Universidad Autonoma de San Luis Potosí | — |
| Completed | Combination Alexandrite Laser and Topical Therapy vs Topical Therapy Alone for Treatment of Melasma NCT02095756 | Cynosure, Inc. | N/A |
| Completed | Prevention of Melasma Relapse During Summertime NCT02061839 | Centre de Pharmacologie Clinique Applique a la Dermatologie | N/A |
| Completed | Ultraviolet and UV-Visible Light Photoprotection for the Treatment of Melasma NCT01695356 | Universidad Autonoma de San Luis Potosí | Phase 4 |
| Terminated | Revlite Laser System Compared to the Candela Alex TriVantage System Refractory Mixed Type Melasma NCT01745224 | Cynosure, Inc. | N/A |
| Completed | Comparative Study of Dual Yellow Laser Versus Stabilized Kilnman Preparation in the Treatment of Melasma NCT01850186 | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice | N/A |
| Unknown | Clinical Trial of Hydroquinone Versus Miconazol in Melasma NCT01661556 | Universidad Autonoma de San Luis Potosí | Phase 4 |
| Completed | Polypodium Leucotomos Extract for the Treatment of Melasma NCT01092884 | University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center | N/A |
| Completed | Melanil in the Treatment of Melasma NCT01001624 | Catalysis SL | Phase 3 |
| Unknown | Azelaic Acid Iontophoresis Versus Topical Azelaic Acid Cream in the Treatment of Melasma NCT00848458 | Medical University of Vienna | Phase 2 / Phase 3 |
| Terminated | In Vivo Imaging of Pigmentary Disorders by Reflectance Confocal Microscopy NCT00771355 | Massachusetts General Hospital | — |
| Suspended | Efficiency And Safety Of Association Arbutin, Triamcinolone And Tretinoin In Treatment Of Melasma NCT00717652 | Azidus Brasil | Phase 2 / Phase 3 |
| Unknown | Clinical, Histological and Biochemical Characterization of Hyperpigmented Lesion NCT01136629 | National University Hospital, Singapore | — |
| Completed | Oral Polypodium Leucotomos for Melasma NCT01162850 | University of Miami | N/A |
| Completed | Fractional Photothermolysis for Treating Melasma NCT01245881 | Laserklinik Karlsruhe | N/A |
| Completed | Treatment of Melasma With Jessner's Solution vs. Trichloroacetic Acid NCT00166192 | Emory University | Phase 4 |
| Terminated | Treatment w/ Tri-Luma® Cream & Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) vs a Mild Inactive Control Cream & Intense Pulsed Li NCT00669071 | Galderma R&D | Phase 4 |
| Completed | Salicylic Acid Peels Combined With 4% Hydroquinone in the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Melasma in Hispanic NCT00616239 | University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center | Phase 4 |
| Completed | Study of Acid Peel and Laser for the Treatment of Melasma NCT00467233 | Northwestern University | N/A |
| Completed | Study of Light Treatment and Laser Treatment for Melasma NCT00509977 | Northwestern University | N/A |
| Completed | Comparison of Two Tri-Luma® Maintenance Regimens in the Treatment of Melasma NCT00500162 | Galderma R&D | Phase 4 |
| Completed | Efficacy and Safety of Therapy With Tri-Luma® Cream in Sequence With Glycolic Acid Peels for Melasma NCT00472966 | Galderma R&D | Phase 4 |
| Completed | Assessment of Atrophogenic Potential of Triple Combination Cream for Treatment of Melasma NCT00469183 | Galderma R&D | Phase 4 |