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NCT Number: NCT01672307

Minoxidil 2% for Eyebrow Enhancement

The purpose of the study is to compare minoxidil 2% versus placebo in enhancement of eyebrows.

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Key information

Conditions

Hypotrichosis of Eyebrows Thinning Eyebrows

Age range

18 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 4

Primary location

MFL University Hospital (Bangkok)

Bangkok, 10110, Thailand

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • male or female aged 18-40 years
  • hypotrichosis of eyebrows
  • healthy
  • informed consent obtained

Exclusion criteria

  • no underlying diseases
  • no alopecia areata or trichotillomania
  • no thyroid diseases
  • no pregnancy or breast feeding
  • no previous eyebrow tattoo, trauma or accident.
  • no history of eyebrow or hair medications in 6 months
  • no history of minoxidil or its ingredient allergy
  • no history of eyebrow surgery.

Treatment and study plan

Minoxidil lotion 2%

Drug

Minoxidil lotion 2% is applied twice daily to one eyebrow.

Placebo

Drug

Placebo is applied twice daily to the other eyebrow.

Primary outcomes

  1. The change of global photographic assessment after 16 weeks from baseline

    Time frame: baseline and 16 weeks

Secondary outcomes

  1. The change of hair diameter after 16 weeks from baseline

    Time frame: baseline and 16 weeks

Other outcomes

  1. The change in number of hairs after 16 weeks from baseline

    Time frame: baseline and 16 weeks

  2. Number of participants with adverse events. Adverse events include any skin rashes or symptoms.

    Time frame: 16 weeks

  3. Patient satisfaction by self-assessment questionnaires

    Time frame: 16 weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Mae Fah Luang University Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Efficacy and Tolerability of Minoxidil 2% for Eyebrow Enhancement : A Randomized , Double-blind , Placebo-controlled , Split-face Comparative Study

Important dates

Study start
2012
Primary completion
2012
Study completion
2013
First posted
Aug 24, 2012
Registry last updated
Jun 19, 2013

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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.