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Vasodilator

Oral Minoxidil for Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia

Phase < 1
Waitlist Available
Led By Jennifer N Choi, MD
Research Sponsored by Northwestern University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Females of child-bearing potential (FOCBP) and males must agree to use adequate contraception prior to study entry, for the duration of study participation, and for 30 days following completion of therapy
Patients must be age ≥ 18 years
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 48 weeks
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is testing whether minoxidil can help regrow hair in people who have lost it due to chemotherapy.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 with permanent hair loss from chemotherapy, finished at least 6 months ago. They must not be pregnant or nursing, agree to use contraception, and have no history of certain conditions like hypotension or hypersensitivity to the drug's components. Those on other alopecia treatments within the last 3 months or current cancer treatment are excluded.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests low-dose oral minoxidil for treating permanent hair loss caused by chemotherapy. It's an open-label pilot study, meaning both researchers and participants know what treatment is being given without any comparison group.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Possible side effects of oral minoxidil may include a drop in blood pressure, skin reactions where the medication is applied, changes in heart rate, fluid retention leading to swelling (edema), and unwanted facial/body hair growth.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I agree to use birth control during and for 30 days after the study.
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I am 18 years old or older.
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I have permanent hair loss from chemotherapy that ended over 6 months ago.
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I can understand and am willing to sign the study's consent form.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~48 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 48 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in degree of hair regrowth using the Dean Scale
Change in degree of hair regrowth using the IPAQ scale
Secondary outcome measures
Change in quality of life

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Minoxidil TreatmentExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Low dose oral minoxidil

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Northwestern UniversityLead Sponsor
1,576 Previous Clinical Trials
911,908 Total Patients Enrolled
5 Trials studying Alopecia
44 Patients Enrolled for Alopecia
Jennifer N Choi, MDPrincipal InvestigatorNorthwestern University
2 Previous Clinical Trials
16 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Oral Minoxidil (Vasodilator) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT03831334 — Phase < 1
Alopecia Research Study Groups: Minoxidil Treatment
Alopecia Clinical Trial 2023: Oral Minoxidil Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT03831334 — Phase < 1
Oral Minoxidil (Vasodilator) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT03831334 — Phase < 1

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
New Jersey
Texas
Illinois
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
Northwestern University
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
Met criteria
~0 spots leftby Jun 2024