Oral Nutraceutical Supplement With Standardized Botanicals in Males With Self-Perceived Thinning Hair and Loss
Primary Purpose
Hair Loss, Hair Thinning
Status
Terminated
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Oral Nutraceutical Supplement
Placebo
Sponsored by
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Hair Loss
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Males between 21-45 years of age, inclusive
- Have self-reported thinning or hair loss for more than 3 months prior to screening
- Clinically confirmed to have hair loss or thinning by the investigator via physical exam, including subjects with male pattern hair loss with frontal and vertex patterns II, IIIv or IV using the Norwood Hamilton Hair Loss Scale (NHS).
- In good general health, as determined by the Investigator
- Willing and able to attend all study visits
- Willing to maintain the same hair style as at the Screening Visit for the duration of the study.
- Willing to use a mild non-medicated shampoo and conditioner for the duration of the study (medicated shampoo and conditioner refer to any prescription shampoo or conditioner as well as any over-the counter medicated shampoo or conditioner, such as those for treatment of dandruff or promoting hair growth)
- Be willing and able to cooperate with the requirements of the study.
- Voluntarily sign and date an informed consent agreement approved by the Institutional Review Board.
Be able to complete and understand the various rating instruments in English.
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Exclusion Criteria:
- Clinical diagnosis of alopecia areata or scarring forms of alopecia
- Scalp hair loss on the treatment area, due to disease, injury, or medical therapy
- Current skin disease (e.g., psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, skin cancer, eczema, sun damage, seborrheic dermatitis), cuts and or abrasions on the scalp or condition (e.g., sunburn, tattoos) on the treatment area that, in the opinion of the Investigator, might put the subject at risk or interfere with the study conduct or evaluations.
- History of surgical correction of hair loss on the scalp (i.e. Hair transplant).
- Use of any products or devices purported to promote scalp hair growth (e.g., finasteride or minoxidil) within the 6 months prior to the Baseline Visit.
- Use of anti-androgenic therapies (e.g., spironolactone, flutamide, cyproterone acetate, progesterone, and bicalutamide) within 3 months prior to the Baseline Visit.
- History of burning, flaking, itching, and stinging of the scalp.
- History of malignancy (except cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma) or currently undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatments.
- A known history of autoimmune thyroid disease, any other thyroid disorder/abnormality or other autoimmune disorders that in the opinion of the Investigator may interfere with the study treatment.
- A known history of depression or bipolar disease or any other condition that may impact the subject's participation in the opinion of the investigator.
- Recent utilization of low level lasers for hair growth.
- Any condition that the Investigator thinks may put the Subject at risk or interfere with their participation in the study.
- Known history or recent blood work indicating iron deficiency, bleeding disorders or platelet dysfunction syndrome as well as subjects receiving anticoagulant therapy or smokers with usage >20 cigarettes/day.
Use of any medications that are known to potentially cause hair loss or affect hair growth, as determined by the Investigator.
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Sites / Locations
- DeNova Research
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Placebo Comparator
Arm Label
Oral Nutraceutical Supplement
Placebo
Arm Description
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
Hair counts
The change in vellus and terminal hair counts / average number of hairs (N/cm2) within 2 ROIs
Secondary Outcome Measures
Shaft Thickness
Hair density
Full Information
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT03709563
Brief Title
Oral Nutraceutical Supplement With Standardized Botanicals in Males With Self-Perceived Thinning Hair and Loss
Official Title
A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of an Oral Nutraceutical Supplement With Standardized Botanicals in Males With Self-Perceived Thinning Hair and Loss
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
May 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Terminated
Why Stopped
COVID-19
Study Start Date
October 15, 2018 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
March 1, 2021 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
June 1, 2021 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
DeNova Research
4. Oversight
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
No
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
Hair loss study in men with self-perceived thinning hair and loss
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Hair Loss, Hair Thinning
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Crossover Assignment
Masking
ParticipantCare ProviderInvestigatorOutcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
74 (Actual)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
Oral Nutraceutical Supplement
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Title
Placebo
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Intervention Type
Dietary Supplement
Intervention Name(s)
Oral Nutraceutical Supplement
Intervention Description
Standardized Botanicals. Take 4 capsules by mouth daily with a meal
Intervention Type
Dietary Supplement
Intervention Name(s)
Placebo
Intervention Description
Placebo. Take 4 capsules by mouth daily with a meal
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Hair counts
Description
The change in vellus and terminal hair counts / average number of hairs (N/cm2) within 2 ROIs
Time Frame
Day 90, 180, 270, 360
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Shaft Thickness
Time Frame
Day 90, 180, 270, 360
Title
Hair density
Time Frame
Day 90, 180, 270, 360
10. Eligibility
Sex
Male
Gender Based
Yes
Gender Eligibility Description
Males only
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
21 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
45 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Males between 21-45 years of age, inclusive
Have self-reported thinning or hair loss for more than 3 months prior to screening
Clinically confirmed to have hair loss or thinning by the investigator via physical exam, including subjects with male pattern hair loss with frontal and vertex patterns II, IIIv or IV using the Norwood Hamilton Hair Loss Scale (NHS).
In good general health, as determined by the Investigator
Willing and able to attend all study visits
Willing to maintain the same hair style as at the Screening Visit for the duration of the study.
Willing to use a mild non-medicated shampoo and conditioner for the duration of the study (medicated shampoo and conditioner refer to any prescription shampoo or conditioner as well as any over-the counter medicated shampoo or conditioner, such as those for treatment of dandruff or promoting hair growth)
Be willing and able to cooperate with the requirements of the study.
Voluntarily sign and date an informed consent agreement approved by the Institutional Review Board.
Be able to complete and understand the various rating instruments in English.
-
Exclusion Criteria:
Clinical diagnosis of alopecia areata or scarring forms of alopecia
Scalp hair loss on the treatment area, due to disease, injury, or medical therapy
Current skin disease (e.g., psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, skin cancer, eczema, sun damage, seborrheic dermatitis), cuts and or abrasions on the scalp or condition (e.g., sunburn, tattoos) on the treatment area that, in the opinion of the Investigator, might put the subject at risk or interfere with the study conduct or evaluations.
History of surgical correction of hair loss on the scalp (i.e. Hair transplant).
Use of any products or devices purported to promote scalp hair growth (e.g., finasteride or minoxidil) within the 6 months prior to the Baseline Visit.
Use of anti-androgenic therapies (e.g., spironolactone, flutamide, cyproterone acetate, progesterone, and bicalutamide) within 3 months prior to the Baseline Visit.
History of burning, flaking, itching, and stinging of the scalp.
History of malignancy (except cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma) or currently undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatments.
A known history of autoimmune thyroid disease, any other thyroid disorder/abnormality or other autoimmune disorders that in the opinion of the Investigator may interfere with the study treatment.
A known history of depression or bipolar disease or any other condition that may impact the subject's participation in the opinion of the investigator.
Recent utilization of low level lasers for hair growth.
Any condition that the Investigator thinks may put the Subject at risk or interfere with their participation in the study.
Known history or recent blood work indicating iron deficiency, bleeding disorders or platelet dysfunction syndrome as well as subjects receiving anticoagulant therapy or smokers with usage >20 cigarettes/day.
Use of any medications that are known to potentially cause hair loss or affect hair growth, as determined by the Investigator.
-
Facility Information:
Facility Name
DeNova Research
City
Chicago
State/Province
Illinois
ZIP/Postal Code
60611
Country
United States
12. IPD Sharing Statement
Plan to Share IPD
No
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