Status:

COMPLETED

Efficacy Study of Latanoprost and Bimatoprost Solutions in Promoting Eyelash Growth in Patients With Alopecia Areata

Lead Sponsor:

University of California, San Francisco

Conditions:

Alopecia Areata

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-70 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This is a single center, randomized, investigator-masked study to determine the efficacy and safety of latanoprost and bimatoprost ophthalmic solutions in promoting eyelash growth in patients who have...

Detailed Description

This is a pilot, single-center, randomized, investigator-masked study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of latanoprost (Xalatan) ophthalmic solution compared to bimatoprost (Lumigan) ophthalmic solu...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Males and females in good general health, ages 18-70.
  • Patients with alopecia areata who have had 50% or more eyelash loss for 6 months or longer.

Exclusion

  • Any pre-existing eye disorder that would preclude use of a topical agent around the eyes (e.g. infection, inflammation, recent surgery.)
  • Subjects with limited close vision who cannot see their eyelid margin clearly.
  • Immunosuppressed state.
  • Women who are pregnant or who are trying to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding.
  • Patients with known allergy to latanoprost or bimatoprost, other prostaglandin F-2a or related drugs, or to benzalkonium.
  • Unable to read or follow instructions.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 1 2005

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 1 2006

Estimated Enrollment :

14 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00187577

Start Date

June 1 2005

End Date

March 1 2006

Last Update

June 9 2011

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University of California, San Francisco

San Francisco, California, United States, 94117