Status:

WITHDRAWN

Thulium Laser and KeraFactor for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia

Lead Sponsor:

Montefiore Medical Center

Conditions:

Androgenetic Alopecia

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The objective of this clinical study is to assess the safety and efficacy of using a laser and hair growth factors in the treatment of male-pattern hair loss. Participating subjects will receive up to...

Detailed Description

This is a single-center, open-label, baseline-controlled, study evaluating the use of a Thulium laser (1927nm) and post-treatment topically applied KeraFactor, which contain hair-stimulating growth fa...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Subject must voluntarily sign and date an IRB approved informed consent form
  • Subjects with diagnosis of androgenetic alopecia with hair loss recorded over the past 6 months. (Ludwig Savin Scale: Class I-4, II-1, II-2 for females and Norwood Hamilton Class 3-4 for males
  • Able to read, understand and voluntarily provide written informed consent.
  • Healthy male or female, ≥ 18 years of age at time of informed consent up to 65 years of age, seeking treatment for hair loss.
  • Subject is determined to be healthy, non-smoker who agrees not to make any changes to their daily hair treatment regime during the study.
  • Subjects able and willing to comply with the treatment protocol and follow-up schedule and requirements.
  • Understands and accepts the obligation not to undergo any other procedures in the areas to be treated through the follow-up period.
  • Women of child-bearing age are required to be using a reliable, non-hormonal method of birth control for the duration of the study. Subjects will be asked to have a negative Urine Pregnancy test at baseline.

Exclusion

  • Subjects does not have the capacity to consent to the study
  • Subject has other types of alopecia of the scalp (i.g., alopecia areata, scarring alopecia)
  • Use of minoxidil or 5-alpha reductase inhibitors (i.e., finasteride, dutasteride) 3 months prior to screening date.
  • Any medical condition that in the consideration of the investigator, would present an increased risk of a photosensitivity reaction to the subject.
  • Pregnant in the last 12 months, intending to become pregnant, postpartum or nursing in the last 12 months.
  • Any previous surgical procedure in the treatment area in the past 12 months, or major surgery in the last 6 months.
  • History of immunosuppression/immune deficiency disorders (including AIDS and HIV infection), and/or any history of systemic chemotherapy for prior 12 months.
  • History or current use of the following prescription medications: Immunosuppressive medications/biologics, 6 months prior to and during the study. Accutane or other systemic retinoids within the past twelve months.
  • Smoking or vaping in the past 12 months.
  • History of hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus, hepatitis, or bleeding disorders.
  • History of major depressive disorders or endocrine disorders including but not limited to; hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, or hyperthyroidism as well as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) in females.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 31 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04882969

Start Date

September 1 2021

End Date

December 31 2024

Last Update

August 12 2021

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Montefiore Medical Center

The Bronx, New York, United States, 10467