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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
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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 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 48 weeks
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~48 weeks
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
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I agree to use birth control during and for 30 days after the study.I am 18 years old or older.I have not used any experimental drugs or alopecia treatments in the last 3 months.I am not on blood thinners, so I can participate in the optional biopsy.I can communicate and cooperate with my doctor without issues.I do not have any form of hair loss other than PCIA or mild female pattern hair loss.I do not have pheochromocytoma, hypothyroidism, anemia, skin GVHD, low blood pressure, or allergies to the drug's components.I have permanent hair loss from chemotherapy that ended over 6 months ago.I am not currently taking guanethidine or have stopped it for at least a week.I am not currently on cancer treatment and finished chemotherapy more than 6 months ago.I do not have any uncontrolled illnesses.I am not pregnant or nursing.I am not taking medication that lowers blood pressure alongside minoxidil.Women capable of getting pregnant must have a negative pregnancy test within 7 days before joining the study.I can understand and am willing to sign the study's consent form.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Minoxidil Treatment
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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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
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