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Efficacy and Safety Study to Compare Two Minoxidil Formulations on Women With Androgenetic Alopecia

Primary Purpose

Androgenetic Alopecia, Female Pattern Hair Loss

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 3
Locations
Germany
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
minoxidil
Sponsored by
Charite University, Berlin, Germany
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Androgenetic Alopecia focused on measuring Androgenetic alopecia, female pattern hair loss

Eligibility Criteria

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

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Female, age 18 or older, in general good health
  • Exhibits AGA based on a discernable decrease in hair density on the top of the scalp, relative to the sides and back of the scalp, with scalp hair density in involved area D3 to D6 on the Savin Density Scale (See Appendix 1)
  • Hair density equal or less than 220 hairs /cm2 measured with TrichoScan
  • Subjects who give their consent to the study after thoroughly clarification and who personally signed and dated the informed consent document indicating that the subject (or a legally acceptable representative), has been informed of all pertinent aspects of the trial
  • Women of childbearing potential, who practice an effective method of contraception for at least five consecutive weeks prior to the study entry and during the study with one of the following methods:
  • Double contraceptive method among hormonal contraception (e.g. contraceptive pill, intra uterine device, vaginal ring, injectable or implantable contraception), spermicide, condom and diaphragm. Oral/systemic contraception must have been the same during the past 6 months and will not be changed during the study
  • Sexual abstinence
  • Partner with a vasectomy (dated back more than 6 months) OR
  • Women of non-childbearing potential, i. e. postmenopausal (absence of menstrual bleeding for 2 years), or had hysterectomy, bilateral tubal ligation or bilateral ovariectomy
  • Women of childbearing potential must show a negative urine pregnancy test at Screening
  • Willing to maintain the same hairstyle, hair length and hair color throughout the study
  • Subjects who are willing and able to comply with scheduled visits, treatment plan, mini-tattoo, laboratory test and other trial procedures.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Known to be hypersensitive to Minoxidil, hair dye (P-Phenylendiamin), Tattoo ink, propylene glycol, fragrances, hair gel or any vehicle components.
  • Current or 4 weeks dated back use of local treatment (drug or cosmetically) in the target region interfering with the study product or examination method (corticosteroids, Aminexil, Minoxidil, medical shampoos, topical estrogen, Ketoconazol)
  • Current or 3 months dated back use of systemic treatment (drugs or dietary supplement) taken for more than 2 consecutive weeks interfering with the study product or examination method (beta blocker, Cimetidine, Diazoxid, Isotretinoin, corticosteroids, vitamin A intake above 10000 IU per day)
  • Within past 6 month receiving of chemotherapy/cytotoxic agents as well as radiation and/or laser/surgical therapy of the scalp
  • Current or prior enrollment in any other investigational medication (drug) study within the last 4 weeks
  • Women with childbearing potential and insufficient contraception.
  • Female who is pregnant, planning a pregnancy (during the course of the study) or nursing a child
  • Presence of hair transplants, hair weaves or non-breathable wigs
  • Any dermatological disorders of the scalp in the target region with the possibility of interfering with the study product or examination method, such as fungal or bacterial infections, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema, folliculitis, scars or scalp atrophy
  • Active hair loss or history within the past 3 months including diffuse telogen effluvium, alopecia areata, scarring alopecia and androgen hair loss /hyper-androgenemia)
  • Other severe, acute or chronic medical condition that may lead to hair loss or interfere with the interpretation of trial results
  • Individuals who are institutionalized by court or regulatory order

Sites / Locations

  • Charité-Universitaetsmedizin; Clinical Research Center for Hair and Skin Science

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Active Comparator

Active Comparator

Arm Label

5% MTF

2% MTS

Arm Description

5% minoxidil topical foam used once daily

2% minoxidil topical solution twice daily use

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Change of target area non-vellus hair count (TAHC) [n/cm²] after 24 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Assessing the investigational products safety by means of clinical examination (local intolerance, facial hypertrichosis, AE, SAE) and blood Minoxidil level (baseline + week 24)
Change of cumulative hair width in non-vellus hair (TAHW) after 24 weeks
Global expert panel rating of change in scalp coverage via assessment of global photographs
Volunteer questionnaire rating for administration and contentment of the study product

Full Information

First Posted
August 12, 2009
Last Updated
November 17, 2011
Sponsor
Charite University, Berlin, Germany
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00958750
Brief Title
Efficacy and Safety Study to Compare Two Minoxidil Formulations on Women With Androgenetic Alopecia
Official Title
Investigator-initiated Single Blind, Two-armed, Randomized Phase 3 Clinical Trial to Compare Efficacy of 5% Minoxidil Topical Foam (5% Mtf) Once Daily Versus 2% Minoxidil Topical Solution (2% Mts) Twice Daily in Application on Females With Slightly to Moderate Androgenetic Alopecia Concerning Hair Volume
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
August 2009
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
June 2008 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
February 2009 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
June 2009 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Name of the Sponsor
Charite University, Berlin, Germany

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine in women the risk/benefit profile and non-inferiority of a topical 5% Minoxidil foam formulation applied once daily for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia in comparison to 2% MTS used twice daily, using objective and subjective efficacy measures and safety assessments for a study period of 24 weeks.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Androgenetic Alopecia, Female Pattern Hair Loss
Keywords
Androgenetic alopecia, female pattern hair loss

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 3
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
Investigator
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
113 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
5% MTF
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
5% minoxidil topical foam used once daily
Arm Title
2% MTS
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
2% minoxidil topical solution twice daily use
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
minoxidil
Intervention Description
the investigators compared two different formulations and concentrations of minoxidil in this study
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change of target area non-vellus hair count (TAHC) [n/cm²] after 24 weeks
Time Frame
24 weeks
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Assessing the investigational products safety by means of clinical examination (local intolerance, facial hypertrichosis, AE, SAE) and blood Minoxidil level (baseline + week 24)
Time Frame
24 weeks
Title
Change of cumulative hair width in non-vellus hair (TAHW) after 24 weeks
Time Frame
24 weeks
Title
Global expert panel rating of change in scalp coverage via assessment of global photographs
Time Frame
24 weeks
Title
Volunteer questionnaire rating for administration and contentment of the study product
Time Frame
24 weeks

10. Eligibility

Sex
Female
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Female, age 18 or older, in general good health Exhibits AGA based on a discernable decrease in hair density on the top of the scalp, relative to the sides and back of the scalp, with scalp hair density in involved area D3 to D6 on the Savin Density Scale (See Appendix 1) Hair density equal or less than 220 hairs /cm2 measured with TrichoScan Subjects who give their consent to the study after thoroughly clarification and who personally signed and dated the informed consent document indicating that the subject (or a legally acceptable representative), has been informed of all pertinent aspects of the trial Women of childbearing potential, who practice an effective method of contraception for at least five consecutive weeks prior to the study entry and during the study with one of the following methods: Double contraceptive method among hormonal contraception (e.g. contraceptive pill, intra uterine device, vaginal ring, injectable or implantable contraception), spermicide, condom and diaphragm. Oral/systemic contraception must have been the same during the past 6 months and will not be changed during the study Sexual abstinence Partner with a vasectomy (dated back more than 6 months) OR Women of non-childbearing potential, i. e. postmenopausal (absence of menstrual bleeding for 2 years), or had hysterectomy, bilateral tubal ligation or bilateral ovariectomy Women of childbearing potential must show a negative urine pregnancy test at Screening Willing to maintain the same hairstyle, hair length and hair color throughout the study Subjects who are willing and able to comply with scheduled visits, treatment plan, mini-tattoo, laboratory test and other trial procedures. Exclusion Criteria: Known to be hypersensitive to Minoxidil, hair dye (P-Phenylendiamin), Tattoo ink, propylene glycol, fragrances, hair gel or any vehicle components. Current or 4 weeks dated back use of local treatment (drug or cosmetically) in the target region interfering with the study product or examination method (corticosteroids, Aminexil, Minoxidil, medical shampoos, topical estrogen, Ketoconazol) Current or 3 months dated back use of systemic treatment (drugs or dietary supplement) taken for more than 2 consecutive weeks interfering with the study product or examination method (beta blocker, Cimetidine, Diazoxid, Isotretinoin, corticosteroids, vitamin A intake above 10000 IU per day) Within past 6 month receiving of chemotherapy/cytotoxic agents as well as radiation and/or laser/surgical therapy of the scalp Current or prior enrollment in any other investigational medication (drug) study within the last 4 weeks Women with childbearing potential and insufficient contraception. Female who is pregnant, planning a pregnancy (during the course of the study) or nursing a child Presence of hair transplants, hair weaves or non-breathable wigs Any dermatological disorders of the scalp in the target region with the possibility of interfering with the study product or examination method, such as fungal or bacterial infections, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema, folliculitis, scars or scalp atrophy Active hair loss or history within the past 3 months including diffuse telogen effluvium, alopecia areata, scarring alopecia and androgen hair loss /hyper-androgenemia) Other severe, acute or chronic medical condition that may lead to hair loss or interfere with the interpretation of trial results Individuals who are institutionalized by court or regulatory order
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Charité-Universitaetsmedizin; Clinical Research Center for Hair and Skin Science
City
Berlin
ZIP/Postal Code
10117
Country
Germany

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