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Androgenetic AlopeciaNCT00981461

Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Females, 9 Beam

A study testing HairMax LaserComb in people with Androgenetic Alopecia and Hair Loss, run by Lexington International, LLC at 5 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 9 beam model in promoting hair growth in females diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia when treatment is applied as directed. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 25 to 60 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
HairMax LaserComb
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
72 participants
Where
5 sitesUnited States
Study dates
Oct 2009to Oct 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
  • Women only
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Diagnosis of androgenetic alopecia
  • Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV
  • Ludwig I-4, II-1, II-2, or frontal
  • Active hair loss within last 12 months

Who cannot join

  • Photosensitivity to laser light
  • Malignancy in the target area
  • Pregnancy
  • Lactating females

Trial locations and contacts

5 sites in 1 country.

5 sites in 1 country

United States5 sites
  • David Goldberg, MD

    Hackensack, New Jersey

  • Janet Hickman, MD

    Lynchburg, Virginia, 24501

  • Jose Mendez, DO

    Miami, Florida, 33144

  • Sadick Research Group

    New York, New York, 10075

  • Abe Marcadis, MD

    Palm Beach, Florida

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About this study

Official title: A Randomized, Double-Blind Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of the HairMax LaserComb 2009, 9 Beam Model: For the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Females

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of the HairMax LaserComb 2009 9 beam model in promoting hair growth in females diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia when treatment is applied as directed.

Read the detailed description

This is a randomized double-blind, control device clinical study across 5 sites, evaluating changes in terminal hair count in the evaluation zone having evidence of androgenetic alopecia (miniaturized hair).

The trial with 60 female 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 Ludwig I-4, II-1, II-2, or frontal, have active hair loss within the last 12 months.

Subjects will use the device on three non-concurring days a week as directed per device for 26 weeks duration.

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

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

Being tested
HairMax LaserComb, Control Device
Keywords
Andregenetic Alopecia, Hair Loss, Female 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 LaserCombDevice

    Device application 3 times week, for 26 weeks

  • Control DeviceDevice

    Device application 3 times week, for 26 weeks

Study groups in NCT00981461
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
LLT Device 2009 9 BeamActive comparatorHairMax LaserComb
Receives: Device: HairMax LaserComb
control deviceSham comparatorcontrol device
Receives: Device: Control Device

What is being measured

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

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

    The primary analysis of effectiveness was an analysis of covariance, which separately modeled terminal hair count at Week 16 and Week 26 as a function of treatment group (HairMax LaserComb 2009 9 Beam vs.control), study center, age (as a continuous variable), and Fitzpatrick Skin Type classification (as a categorical variable with four levels). The active group was compared to the control device using least squares means with a two-sided test at the 5% level of significance.

    Measured: Baseline, 16 weeks, 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 posted22 Sep 2009 (estimated)
  2. Study startOct 2009
  3. Primary completionOct 2010
  4. Study completionOct 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
72 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00981461
Sponsor's protocol ID
151.0805
Status last verified
Aug 2012
First submitted
21 Sep 2009
Last updated
10 Aug 2012
Data monitoring committee
Yes

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 in people with Androgenetic Alopecia and Hair Loss, run by Lexington International, LLC at 5 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 4 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 10 Aug 2012. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 5 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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 Week 16 and 26 Weeks Over Baseline (time frame: Baseline, 16 weeks, 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 NCT00981461, 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 10 Aug 2012.

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