- ICH GCP
- US Clinical Trials Registry
- Clinical Trial NCT01967277
A Novel Approach to Treating Androgenetic Alopecia in Females With Low Level Laser Therapy
Study Overview
Status
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Detailed Description
Study Type
Enrollment (Actual)
Phase
- Not Applicable
Contacts and Locations
Study Locations
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New York
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Great Neck, New York, United States, 11021
- Bodian Dermatology
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Woodbury, New York, United States, 11797
- Center for Aesthetic Dermatology
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Genders Eligible for Study
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
Diagnosis of Androgenetic Alopecia / Female Pattern Hair Loss Fitzpatrick skin phototypes of I - IV Ludwig-Savin Hair Loss scale I - II In overall good health as determined by the physician investigator Active hair loss within the last 12 months Willingness to refrain from using all other hair growth products or treatments -
Exclusion Criteria:
Photosensitivity to the specific wavelength of light - 650 nanometers. Malignancy in the target treatment area Other forms of alopecia of the head Past medical history of a collagen-vascular disease, thyroid disease or other cutaneous or systemic disease that seriously affects the scalp.
In willingness to remove hair replacement products during the 16 weeks of therapy.
Using any medications deemed to inhibit hair growth as determined by the physician investigator.
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Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Treatment
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: Quadruple
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Placebo Comparator: Incandescent red light source
A red, incandescent light source replaces all laser output.
The treatment sessions are self-administered at home, every other day, for 16 weeks.
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One, 30 minute treatment, every other day for 16 weeks.
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Active Comparator: Handi-Dome Laser
Study subjects self-administer actual laser treatments, at home, every other day, for 16 weeks.
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One, 30 minute treatment, every other day for 16 weeks.
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Percentage Increase in Terminal Hair Counts From Pre-Treatment, Baseline for Active Test Subjects Over the Placebo Test Subjects.
Time Frame: baseline and 17 weeks
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At baseline, a 25 mm area of treatment was trimmed of hair (to 3mm) at the vertex of the scalp and photographs were taken, terminal hairs were counted.
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baseline and 17 weeks
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Absolute Increase in Terminal Hair Counts From Pre-Treatment, Baseline for Active Test Subjects Over the Placebo Test Subjects.
Time Frame: baseline and 17 weeks
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At baseline, a 25 mm area of treatment was trimmed of hair (to 3mm) at the vertex of the scalp and photographs were taken, terminal hairs were counted.
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baseline and 17 weeks
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Collaborators and Investigators
Sponsor
Investigators
- Study Director: Raymond R. Blanche, BA, NST Consulting, LLC
Study record dates
Study Major Dates
Study Start
Primary Completion (Actual)
Study Completion (Actual)
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
First Posted (Estimate)
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Estimate)
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
Last Verified
More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- USC650
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