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NCT Number: NCT06802237

Development and Standardization Methods

The objective of this study is to establish a standardized methodology that integrates various parameters to comprehensively assess and evaluate hair growth and scalp health.

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Key information

Age range

18 year–55 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

NovoBliss Research Pvt Ltd

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 382481, India

About this study

A total of 25 participants, consisting of 13 males and 12 females who have complaints of androgenetic alopecia (AGA) will be enrolled.

This research seeks to develop and implement a robust and standardized approach that incorporates a diverse range of parameters. These parameters include:

  • Measurement of hair regrowth from AGA-affected area.
  • Number of new hairs from the AGA-affected area and tattoo area.
  • Evaluation of hair strength through tensile testing.
  • Assessment of hair length
  • Global picture of head crown
  • Quantitative analysis of scalp keratin levels.
  • Visual documentation and quantitative scoring of baldness using the Norwood-Hamilton and Ludwig scales and its inter-variability.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Age between 18 and 55 years (both inclusive).
  • Good general health as determined from recent medical history.
  • No previous history of adverse skin conditions, and not under any medication likely to interfere with the results.
  • Patient having androgenic alopecia condition with grade of 1 to 3 (Dermatological assessment)

Exclusion criteria

  • Recent hair transplantation or other surgical interventions on the scalp within the past year.
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women will be excluded due to potential hormonal influences on hair growth.
  • History of cancer treatment involving chemotherapy or radiotherapy to the scalp.
  • Presence of significant dermatological conditions affecting the scalp other than androgenetic alopecia (e.g., psoriasis, severe seborrheic dermatitis).
  • History of major systemic diseases (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, severe cardiovascular diseases, autoimmune disorders).
  • Any other condition which could warrant exclusion from the study, as per the dermatologist/investigator's discretion.

Treatment and study plan

other

Other

Assess and Evaluate hair growth and scalp health

Primary outcomes

  1. To establish a standardized methodology that integrates various parameters comprehensively assess and evaluate hair growth and scalp health.

    Time frame: 0n Day 1

  2. To establish a standardized methodology for measurement of hair regrowth from AGA-affected area (bald scalp) and tattoo area.

    Time frame: 0n Day 1

    Evaluated using the standardized area 30 cm from nose tip followed by the CASLite Nova.

  3. To establish a standardized methodology for evaluating number of new hairs from the AGA-affected area (bald scalp) and tattoo area.

    Time frame: 0n Day 1

    Evaluated using the standardized area 30 cm from nose tip followed by the CASLite Nova.

  4. To establish a standardized methodology for evaluation of hair strength through tensile testing

    Time frame: 0n Day 1

    Evaluated using TESTRONIX Instrument.

  5. To establish a standardized methodology for assessment of hair length

    Time frame: 0n Day 1

    Evaluated using the standardized area 15 cm away from the tip of the nose towards scalp vertex.

  6. To establish a standardized methodology for assessment of Global picture of head crown

    Time frame: 0n Day 1

    Evaluated digital photographs of the alopecia at 0° Angle, 45° Angle, 90° Angle.

  7. To establish a standardized methodology for assessment of quantitative scalp keratin assessment.

    Time frame: 0n Day 1

    Evaluated using CASLite Nova Instrument

  8. To establish a standardized methodology for assessment of quantitative hair keratin assessment.

    Time frame: 0n Day 1

    Evaluated using Bradford Assay.

  9. To establish a standardized methodology for quantitative scoring of baldness using the Norwood-Hamilton and Ludwig scales and its inter-observer variability.

    Time frame: 0n Day 1

    Evaluated using certified Dermatologist where type I = Minimal recession of the hairline and type Va indicates Most advanced degree of alopecia

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

NovoBliss Research Pvt Ltd

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Clinical Method Development and Standardization Plan for Measuring Hair Growth

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Jan 31, 2025
Registry last updated
Mar 3, 2025

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