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Topical Finasteride in the Treatment of Idiopathic Hirsutism

Primary Purpose

Idiopathic Hirsutism

Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
topical finasteride
Sponsored by
Iran University of Medical Sciences
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Eligibility
Locations
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Idiopathic Hirsutism

Eligibility Criteria

undefined - undefined (Child, Adult, Older Adult)FemaleDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Idiopathic hirsutism which is defined as normal levels of androgens and normal ovulation
  • Normal serum prolactin

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnancy
  • Simultaneous use of other drugs for the treatment of hirsutism

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    Outcomes

    Primary Outcome Measures

    the efficacy of topical finasteride was determined by comparison of Ferriman-Gallwey score before and after medication

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    the efficacy of topical finasteride was determined by comparison of mean hair thickness before and after medication

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    First Posted
    November 26, 2007
    Last Updated
    November 26, 2007
    Sponsor
    Iran University of Medical Sciences
    Collaborators
    Firuzgar hospital affiliated to Iran University of Medical Sciences
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    1. Study Identification

    Unique Protocol Identification Number
    NCT00564252
    Brief Title
    Topical Finasteride in the Treatment of Idiopathic Hirsutism
    Official Title
    The Efficacy of Topical Finasteride in the Treatment of Idiopathic Hirsutism
    Study Type
    Interventional

    2. Study Status

    Record Verification Date
    November 2007
    Overall Recruitment Status
    Completed
    Study Start Date
    February 2006 (undefined)
    Primary Completion Date
    undefined (undefined)
    Study Completion Date
    October 2006 (Actual)

    3. Sponsor/Collaborators

    Name of the Sponsor
    Iran University of Medical Sciences
    Collaborators
    Firuzgar hospital affiliated to Iran University of Medical Sciences

    4. Oversight

    Data Monitoring Committee
    Yes

    5. Study Description

    Brief Summary
    the purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of topical Finasteride in the treatment of idiopathic hirsutism

    6. Conditions and Keywords

    Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
    Idiopathic Hirsutism

    7. Study Design

    Primary Purpose
    Treatment
    Study Phase
    Not Applicable
    Interventional Study Model
    Single Group Assignment
    Masking
    Participant
    Allocation
    N/A
    Enrollment
    56 (Actual)

    8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

    Intervention Type
    Drug
    Intervention Name(s)
    topical finasteride
    Intervention Description
    0.2%topical(cream)finasteride twice a day for six months
    Primary Outcome Measure Information:
    Title
    the efficacy of topical finasteride was determined by comparison of Ferriman-Gallwey score before and after medication
    Time Frame
    6 months
    Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
    Title
    the efficacy of topical finasteride was determined by comparison of mean hair thickness before and after medication
    Time Frame
    6 months

    10. Eligibility

    Sex
    Female
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers
    No
    Eligibility Criteria
    Inclusion Criteria: Idiopathic hirsutism which is defined as normal levels of androgens and normal ovulation Normal serum prolactin Exclusion Criteria: Pregnancy Simultaneous use of other drugs for the treatment of hirsutism
    Overall Study Officials:
    First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
    iraj heydari, professor assistant
    Organizational Affiliation
    endocrine and metabolism centre of Iran University of Medical Sciences
    Official's Role
    Study Director

    12. IPD Sharing Statement

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