Status:

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Fractional Photothermolysis for Hair Follicle Induction

Lead Sponsor:

University of California, Irvine

Conditions:

Alopecia

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-90 years

Phase:

EARLY_PHASE1

Brief Summary

This study is being done to evaluate the effects of fractional photothermolysis (known as laser resurfacing) using fractional laser for the induction of hair follicles via skin rejuvenation in subject...

Detailed Description

Introduction Alopecia is also known as hair loss, and it occurs due to aging, nutritional or hormonal imbalance, or immune system etiology. It affects both males and females of different ages and race...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Must be between the ages of 18 to 90 years old
  • Diagnosed with hair loss on scalp by a dermatology
  • No other treatments for hair loss have been done in the past 1 month
  • No evidence of spontaneous hair growth
  • Good health
  • Must agree to comply with study treatment and protocol
  • Healthy scalp without evidence of neoplasm
  • Scarring and/or non-scarring alopecia acceptable

Exclusion

  • Any visible signs of neoplasm, infection, inflammatory disease of the scalp
  • No history of photosensitivity, impaired wound healing, chronic liver or kidney disease
  • No concurrent use of minoxidil/Rogaine, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), or light devices for hair regrowth
  • Has not initiated use of finasteride/Propecia or spironolactone in the 3 months preceding the study

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 20 2017

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

50 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03382184

Start Date

October 20 2017

End Date

December 1 2026

Last Update

May 8 2024

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University of California, Irvine, Department of Dermatology, Dermatology Clinical Research Center, Hewitt Hall

Irvine, California, United States, 92697