Marc Avram MD
New York, 10021, United States
NCT Number: NCT06999408
This clinical trial is testing a new approach to help improve hair thinning using a combination of cosmetic treatments. The purpose of the study is to learn whether applying exosomes to the scalp, along with microneedling and a precision cooling device called TargetCool™. This study aims to determine whether this combination approach offers synergistic benefits for individuals with hair thinning.
Exosomes are tiny particles that come from stem cells and contain growth factors and other nutrients. They are being studied for their potential to help regenerate skin and hair. TargetCool™ is an FDA-cleared device that uses precision cooling to reduce inflammation and improve comfort. Microneedling is a common, minimally invasive procedure that uses small needles to stimulate the skin and help absorb topical products more effectively.
The study will include healthy men (ages 18 to 70) and women (ages approximately 45 to 70) who are not of childbearing potential. A total of 9 to 15 participants will be randomly placed into one of three groups:
Group 1: Exosomes with TargetCool™ Group 2: Microneedling followed by exosomes and TargetCool™ Group 3: Microneedling followed by exosomes only Participants will receive four treatments over 9 weeks. Each visit may include microneedling, TargetCool™ treatment, and exosome application depending on group assignment. A small tattoo will be placed on the scalp to help capture consistent photographs, and a special imaging system (Canfield HairMetrix®) will be used to measure hair changes.
Participants will return for follow-up visits at 3 and 6 months after the final treatment. The results will help determine whether this combination of cosmetic treatments is safe and beneficial for people experiencing hair thinning.
This study is active but is not currently recruiting participants.
Notify Me18 year–70 year
All sexes
Interventional
Not applicable
New York, 10021, United States
Healthy volunteers accepted: No
Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.
Inclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria
A micropigmentation scalp tattoo will be applied at baseline to mark consistent photographic sites.
Canfield HairMetrix® imaging will be utilized to capture global and trichoscopic hair measurements.
Boosting will be used to apply exosomes
Microneedling will be performed to a depth of 0.5 mm.
Time frame: 32 weeks (8 months)
Terminal hair is defined as coarse hair, short or long, found on the scalp with minimum cross-sectional diameter of 40 micrometers. This is calculated by the Canfield HairMetrix System.
Time frame: 32 weeks (8 months)
Vellus hair is defined as fine, short hairs found on the scalp with maximum cross-sectional diameter of 40 micrometers. This is calculated by the Canfield HairMetrix System.
Time frame: 32 weeks (8 months)
Total hairs equals the sum of Terminal and Vellus hairs in the target area. This is calculated by the Canfield HairMetrix System.
Time frame: 32 weeks (8 months)
This is the average hair width calculated in micrometers by the Canfield HairMetrix System.
Time frame: 32 weeks (8 months)
The treating Investigator will complete this assessment by circling the number on the scale that corresponds to the description that best fits the current global growth improvement at delineated visits as indicated in the schedule of events, compared to baseline. The Investigator will complete this assessment at the end of study. The Investigator must complete this assessment using global photographs obtained compared to baseline. In addition, the Investigator may use their clinical judgment from the in-person visit.
3 Greatly worsened 2 Moderately worsened
1 Slightly worsened 0 No change
Time frame: 32 weeks (8 months)
Overall hair appearance:
Time frame: 32 weeks (8 months)
Time frame: 32 weeks (8 months)
An adverse event is any adverse change from the subject's baseline condition, i.e. any subjective signs and symptoms, or change in a concomitant disease present at the screening visit. This includes inter-current signs, symptoms, illness and significant deviations from baseline which may occur during the course of the clinical study, whether considered related to treatment or not.
Recens Medical, Inc.
Industry
A Prospective, 8-Month, Randomized Pilot Study of TargetCool™ Cryo-Modulation and BENEV Exosome Regenerative Complex+® for Hair Density Enhancement in Adults With Non-Scarring Hair Thinning
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