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NCT Number: NCT05267119

Comparison of Scalp Microbiome of Healthy Women Wearing Hijab and Those Who do Not Wear Hijab

An observational study was performed on 48 women wearing hijab and 48 women not wearing hijab to compare the scalp microbiome.

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Key information

Conditions

Microbial Colonization Communicable Diseases Disease Attributes Infections Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Scalp--Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia

Jakarta, 10430, Indonesia

About this study

The scalp sample of all subjects was taken to be analyzed for its microbial diversity. The samples were processed with Next-Generation Sequencer and analyzed with bioinformatics analysis.

The primary outcome was the characteristics of scalp microbiome

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Healthy women
  • Aged 18 years old or older who had not undergone menopause
  • Consenting to the study

Exclusion criteria

  • Scalp and hair diseases (e.g. alopecia, trichotillomania, scalp infection, malignancy)
  • Systemic diseases (diabetes mellitus, liver diseases, renal diseases, autoimmune diseases)
  • Use of topical and oral antifungal agents
  • Use of cytostatic agents
  • Use of topical and oral antibiotics
  • Use of topical and oral vitamin D
  • Use of chemical products on hair (e.g. bleaching, permanent blow, hair coloring, hair straightener)
  • Pregnancy
  • Lactating
  • Hypersensitivity towards basic ingredients of shampoo (e.g. synthetic detergent, conditioner, thickening agent).

Treatment and study plan

Swab

Procedure

The scalp was swabbed with five strokes which were performed each in a vertical, horizontal, left diagonal, and right diagonal direction. The swab was moved back and forth for 10 times

Primary outcomes

  1. Alpha diversity and beta diversity of scalp microbiome

    Time frame: Up to 2 years

    The alpha and beta diversity of scalp microbiome which is generated by bioinformatics analysis from the sample processed with Next-Generation Sequencing

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Indonesia University

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
Mar 4, 2022
Registry last updated
Mar 4, 2022

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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