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Oral Melatonin Versus Oral Tranexamic Acid in the Management of Melasma
Sponsor: Hina Malik
Summary
This study will compare the efficacy of oral melatonin and oral tranexamic acid in treating melasma, with the aim of determining whether melatonin is more effective than tranexamic acid, as measured by MASI scores. Literature suggests melatonin may be more effective due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-melanogenic properties. The findings will assess whether melatonin provides better efficacy and tolerance compared to tranexamic acid in managing this persistent condition. Efficacy will be assessed by comparing the baseline MASI scores with the scores obtained at six-week and twelve-week follow-up points based on the following cut-offs: \<25% improvement Mild response 25-50% improvement Moderate Response 51-75% improvement Good response \>75% improvement Excellent Response
Official title: Efficacy of Oral Melatonin Versus Oral Tranexamic Acid in the Management of Melasma
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 50 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
160
Start Date
2025-06-28
Completion Date
2025-12-28
Last Updated
2025-09-11
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Melatonin tablet
Group A will receive oral melatonin 5mg every night for 3 months
Tranexamic Acid (TXA)
Group B will receive oral tranexamic acid 250mg twice daily for 3 months.
Locations (1)
PAEC General Hospital Islamabad Pakistan
Islamabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan