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Characterization of Cryopreserved Plucked Hair Follicles and Generation of Functional Cell Lines for Disease Modeling and Cell Replacement Therapies
Led by Acorn Biolabs Inc. · Updated on 2025-10-02
100
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
8 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are exploring the use of cells grown from plucked hair follicles after collection, transport, and freezing. The study aims to understand how these cells can be used to model diseases and develop cell-based therapies. It focuses on creating and analyzing stem cells and other functional cell types needed for various diseases, including diabetes and traumatic injuries. Participants who are healthy individuals aged 18 to 80 will have their hair follicles collected using a special transport medium developed by Acorn Biolabs Inc. The study will examine primary cell growth, generate functional stem cells and induced pluripotent stem cell lines, and assess the ability of these stem cells to develop into specific cell types over several weeks. During the study, researchers will monitor and characterize the growth and differentiation of cells over periods of 21 to 30 days. Participants will provide consent and undergo hair follicle collection, with no active scalp or systemic illness affecting eligibility. The study measures include cell growth characterization and stem cell differentiation to help evaluate future therapeutic applications. The trial is observational and involves healthy volunteers between 18 and 80 years old.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Cryopreserved Hair Follicles for Disease and Cell Replacement
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Male or female gender
- Age between 18 and 80 years
- Able to read and understand English
- Willing to provide written, informed consent to participate in all study activities
You will not qualify if you...
- Diagnosed with active scalp infections or inflammatory skin conditions
- Having chronic illnesses such as autoimmune diseases or diabetes that affect scalp health or wound healing
- Taking immunosuppressants, steroids, or other medications associated with hair loss
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 1 day
Participants have hair follicles collected for research purposes to study cell growth and stem cell generation.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to 30 days
Hair follicles and derived cells are evaluated and characterized in the laboratory to generate functional stem cell lines and assess differentiation potential for disease modeling and cell therapy applications.
No visits; laboratory-based assessments
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Acorn Biolabs
Toronto, Quebec, Canada, M5R 0C7
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Research Team
D
Drew Taylor, MSc, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
1
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