Status:
COMPLETED
Impact of a Topical Cosmetic Product on Women's Hair
Lead Sponsor:
University of Memphis
Conditions:
Hair Thinning
Hair Loss
Eligibility:
FEMALE
35-70 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The proposed pilot study will investigate the impact of a daily topical nutritional product applied to women's hair, specific to perceived hair quality and overall well-being. Hair loss will be measur...
Detailed Description
Hair loss is commonly experienced by both men and women, with a much greater focus placed on the thinning and loss of hair in women, particularly due to hormonal changes with aging. The loss of hair h...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria:
- Female
- Age 35-70 years
- Subjects should have limp or visibly thin hair, and claim to have experienced mild to moderate hair thinning
- Willing to follow the protocol requirements as evidenced by written informed consent.
- Agree not to use any medication, including vitamins and minerals, or any cosmetic products during or before the course of this study, which are designed to impact hair health.
- Willing to download the MyHairCounts \| Hair Loss Prevention \| Hair Density Tracking app for use in study assessments.
- Willing to come to the lab for all follow-up visits.
- Have a regular/stable menstrual cycle if not post-menopausal (e.g., 27-32 days).
- Not lactating, pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study
- Not have any clinically significant medical history (including alopecia), medical finding or an on-going medical or psychiatric condition which in the opinion of the Investigator could jeopardize the safety of the subject, impact validity of the study results or interfere with the completion of study according to the protocol.
- Not have baldness or significant loss of hair, to the extent that the topical product would not remain on the scalp and would run off following application, or if there is such minimal or short hair that an improvement in appearance would not be able to be evaluated.
- Use of any medication or supplement for hair loss, including finasteride, any other 5 α-reductase inhibitor, minoxidil, steroids, or hormonal products, during the 3 months prior to study commencement.
- No history of allergic/sensitivity reactions to product components.
- Must be able to hang loose naturally (unsecured and without hair extensions)
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 3 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 25 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
14 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06060834
Start Date
August 3 2023
End Date
January 25 2024
Last Update
April 9 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Center for Nutraceutical and Dietary Supplement Research
Memphis, Tennessee, United States, 38152