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Androgenetic AlopeciaNCT00947505

Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Males

A study testing HairMax LaserComb 2009, 7 Beam and HairMax LaserComb in people with Androgenetic Alopecia and Hair Loss, run by Lexington International, LLC at 2 sites in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of the HairMax LaserComb 2009 7 Beam model in promoting hair growth in males diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia when treatment is applied as directed. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 25 to 60 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
HairMax LaserComb 2009, 7 Beam and HairMax LaserComb
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
49 participants
Where
2 sitesUnited States
Study dates
Aug 2009to Aug 2010
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 25 to 60 years
  • Men only
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Diagnosis of androgenetic alopecia
  • Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV
  • Norwood-Hamilton IIa to V
  • Active hair loss within last 12 months

Who cannot join

  • Photosensitivity to laser light
  • Malignancy in the target area

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country.

United States2 sites
  • Michael Jarratt, MD

    Austin, Texas, 78759

  • Abe Marcadis, M.D.

    Palm Beach, Florida, 33409

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About this study

Official title: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Control Device Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of the HairMax LaserComb 2009, 7 Beam Model: For the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Males

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of the HairMax LaserComb 2009 7 Beam model in promoting hair growth in males diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia when treatment is applied as directed.

Read the detailed description

This is randomized, double-blind, control device clinical study across 2 sites, evaluating changes in terminal hair-count in the evaluation zone having evidence of androgenetic alopecia (miniaturized hair).

The trial will involve 45 male subjects who have been diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia, who are between 25 and 60 years of age, have Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV, with classifications of Norwood-Hamilton IIa to V, have active hair loss within the last 12 months.

Subjects will use the device on three nonconcurring days a week as directed per device for 26 weeks treatment duration.

Initial efficacy endpoint for each subject will be assessed at visit 4 (week 16).

Safety analysis will be assessed based on the reports of adverse events during study.

Being tested
HairMax LaserComb 2009, 7 Beam, HairMax LaserComb
Keywords
Androgenetic alopecia, Hair loss, Male Pattern baldness
Medical subject headings
Alopecia

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • HairMax LaserComb 2009, 7 BeamDevice

    Also called HairMax LaserComb

    Device application 3 times week (non-consecutive days), for 26 weeks

  • HairMax LaserCombDevice

    Also called Control device

    Device application 3 times week (non-consecutive days), for 26 weeks

Study groups in NCT00947505
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
HairMax LaserComb 2009, 7 BeamActive comparatorLower level laser phototherapy medical device with 7 laser beams
Receives: Device: HairMax LaserComb 2009, 7 Beam
Control DeviceActive comparatorIdentical to the Active device, but with 7 LED's instead of lasers
Receives: Device: HairMax LaserComb

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Changes in Terminal Hair Count at 16 and 26 Weeks Over Baseline

    Results of terminal hair count will be compared to baseline for each user between active and control devicea at 26 weeks with an interim evaluation at week 16. Terminal hair count, which is non-vellus/non-miniaturized hair counts, will be assessed in the target region

    Measured: 16 and 26 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted28 Jul 2009 (estimated)
  2. Study startAug 2009
  3. Primary completionAug 2010
  4. Study completionAug 2010

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
49 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00947505
Sponsor's protocol ID
7 2009-M-01
Status last verified
Jun 2012
First submitted
27 Jul 2009
Last updated
30 Jul 2012
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Leavitt M, Charles G, Heyman E, Michaels D. HairMax LaserComb laser phototherapy device in the treatment of male androgenetic alopecia: A randomized, double-blind, sham device-controlled, multicentre trial. Clin Drug Investig. 2009;29(5):283-92. doi: 10.2165/00044011-200929050-00001.

    PubMed 19366270

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing HairMax LaserComb 2009, 7 Beam and HairMax LaserComb in people with Androgenetic Alopecia and Hair Loss, run by Lexington International, LLC at 2 sites in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 Jul 2012. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 30 Jul 2012). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Changes in Terminal Hair Count at 16 and 26 Weeks Over Baseline (time frame: 16 and 26 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00947505, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 30 Jul 2012.

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