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Androgenetic AlopeciaPhase 4NCT06043349

Effectiveness and Safety of Platelet-rich Plasma and Topical 5% Minoxidil Combination in Male Androgenetic Alopecia

A Phase 4 study testing Platelet-Rich Plasma and Topical 5% Minoxidil and Topical 5% Minoxidil in people with Androgenetic Alopecia, run by Universitas Indonesia at 1 site in Indonesia.

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Trial summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the effectiveness and safety of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and topical 5% minoxidil combination therapy compared with topical 5% minoxidil monotherapy in male androgenetic alopecia. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 50 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Androgenetic Alopecia
What is being tested?
Platelet-Rich Plasma and Topical 5% Minoxidil and Topical 5% Minoxidil
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
36 participants
Where
1 siteIndonesia
Study dates
1 Jun 2023to 30 Sep 2023
Phase
Phase 4
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

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 18 to 50 years
  • Men only
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Men between 18 and 50 years old
  • Diagnosed with grade III-VI androgenetic alopecia based on Hamilton-Norwood scale
  • Willing to be the research subject and make regular follow-up visits.

Who cannot join

  • Conditions of baldness other than androgenetic alopecia based on anamnesis and physical examination, namely telogen effluvium, alopecia areata, trichotillomania, syphilis secondary, systemic lupus erythematosus, alopecia due to chemotherapy, autoimmune, or malignancy.
  • Taking oral medications or vitamins that aim to increase the amount of hair in the last 1 month.
  • Using topical medication that aims to increase the amount of hair in the last 2 weeks.
  • Suffering from active bacterial, viral, or fungal infections of the scalp.
  • Underwent cosmetic procedures for androgenetic alopecia treatment (such as PRP injections, laser procedures, or microneedle) within the last 3 months prior to the study.
  • History of keloids.
  • History of blood clotting disorders.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Indonesia1 site
  • Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo National General Hospital

    Jakarta Pusat, Greater Jakarta Area, 10430

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About this study

Official title: Effectiveness and Safety of Platelet-rich Plasma and Topical 5% Minoxidil Combination Compared to Topical 5% Minoxidil Monotherapy in Male Androgenetic Alopecia

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the effectiveness and safety of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and topical 5% minoxidil combination therapy compared with topical 5% minoxidil monotherapy in male androgenetic alopecia.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

  • Is there a difference in average change of hair density between groups that were given a combination of PRP injection and topical minoxidil compared to topical minoxidil as monotherapy?
  • Is there a difference in average change of hair thickness between groups that were given a combination of PRP and topical minoxidil compared to topical minoxidil as monotherapy?
  • Are there any differences in side effects between groups that were given combination of PRP and topical minoxidil compared to topical minoxidil as monotherapy?
Read the detailed description

The trial will be held for three months in Jakarta, Indonesia. Participants are required to undergo hair examinations every 4 weeks, for a total of 4 visits. Researchers will compare groups that were given a combination of PRP and topical minoxidil compared to topical minoxidil alone as a control group. Hair density, hair thickness, and overall side effects of treatment will be measured at each visit.

Being tested
Platelet-Rich Plasma and Topical 5% Minoxidil, Topical 5% Minoxidil
Keywords
Platelet-Rich Plasma, Topical Minoxidil, Combination Therapy
Medical subject headings
Alopecia

What participants receive

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

  • Platelet-Rich Plasma and Topical 5% MinoxidilCombination product

    The intervention group will receive three PRP injections during three months in addition to the topical 5% minoxidil.

  • Topical 5% MinoxidilDrug

    The intervention group will receive topical 5% minoxidil as standard therapy for male androgenetic alopecia.

Study groups in NCT06043349
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Intervention GroupExperimentalThe first group, called the intervention group, will receive a combination therapy of platelet-rich plasma injection (PRP) with topical 5% minoxidil for three months. PRP injection will be given every 4 weeks with a total of three injections. Respondents will be instructed to apply topical minoxidil twice daily for three months.
Receives: Combination Product: Platelet-Rich Plasma and Topical 5% Minoxidil
Control GroupActive comparatorThe second group (control group) will receive topical 5% minoxidil as standard therapy. Respondents will be instructed to apply topical minoxidil twice daily for three months.
Receives: Drug: Topical 5% Minoxidil

What is being measured

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

  1. Hair Density

    Change in average hair density will be reported in /cm2

    Measured: Three months

  2. Hair Thickness

    Change in average hair thickness will be reported in milimeters

    Measured: Three months

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Subjective side effects

    The patients subjective side effects from both intervention and control group will be reported using questionnaire during follow-up visits. Subjective side effects which will be reported consist of pain, itch, and burning sensation. Each subjective complaint will be reported as "Yes" or "No". Other subjective side effects, if any, will also be noted under the term "Other".

    Measured: Three months

  2. Objective side effects

    Researcher will report any objective side effects found during follow-up visits. The main objective side effects that will be reported are erythema and hypertrichosis. Each finding will be reported as "Yes" or "No". Other objective side effects, if any, will be noted under the term "Other".

    Measured: Three months

Timeline

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

  1. First posted21 Sep 2023
  2. Study start1 Jun 2023
  3. Primary completion1 Sep 2023
  4. Study completion30 Sep 2023 (estimated)

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 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
This study is a controlled clinical trial on male androgenetic alopecia. Research subjects will be randomly divided into two groups. The first group will receive a combination therapy of PRP injection and topical 5% minoxidil, while the second group will receive topical 5% minoxidil as monotherapy.
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
36 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06043349
Sponsor's protocol ID
23020292
Status last verified
Sep 2023
First submitted
6 Sep 2023
Last updated
21 Sep 2023
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Elena EP, Irina OS. Combination therapy with platelet-rich plasma and minoxidil leads to better clinical results than monotherapy with these methods in men with androgenetic alopecia. Int J Trichology. 2022 Jan-Feb;14(1):1-7. doi: 10.4103/ijt.ijt_50_19. Epub 2022 Feb 1.

    PubMed 35300100
  • Singh SK, Kumar V, Rai T. Comparison of efficacy of platelet-rich plasma therapy with or without topical 5% minoxidil in male-type baldness: A randomized, double-blind placebo control trial. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2020 Mar-Apr;86(2):150-157. doi: 10.4103/ijdvl.IJDVL_589_18.

    PubMed 31823902

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing Platelet-Rich Plasma and Topical 5% Minoxidil and Topical 5% Minoxidil in people with Androgenetic Alopecia, run by Universitas Indonesia at 1 site in Indonesia.

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 3 inclusion and 7 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 21 Sep 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Indonesia. 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.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

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?

Hair Density (time frame: Three months). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. 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 NCT06043349, which also lists 2 linked publications.

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 21 Sep 2023.

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