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Oral Minoxidil for Hair Loss in Childhood Cancer Survivors
Study Summary
This trial will test if a drug can improve hair loss caused by cancer treatment in kids and young adults. Safety, dosing & quality of life will be monitored.
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Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowTimeline
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Side effects data
From 2011 Phase 3 trial • 404 Patients • NCT01226459Trial Design
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- I finished my cancer treatment (chemotherapy or radiation) over a year ago.I am not currently on any cancer treatments like chemotherapy or immunotherapy.I have a history of fainting or low blood pressure.My blood pressure is below 90/50 mmHg.I am between 6 and 18 years old.I am currently using other treatments for hair loss.I have a long-term skin condition from a transplant.I have had hair loss for over 6 months due to past cancer treatment.I had hair loss before my cancer treatment or due to reasons not related to cancer treatment.My heart condition makes me unsuitable for this therapy, according to my cardiologist.I was diagnosed with cancer before turning 17.I do not have scalp conditions like psoriasis that would affect hair loss assessment.You are allergic to minoxidil.
- Group 1: Oral Minoxidil
- Group 2: Placebo followed by oral Minoxidil
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this trial offer me the opportunity to take part?
"To be accepted as a participant in this study, one must suffer from alopecia and fit the age criteria of 6-18. This medical trial is searching for 60 applicants in total."
Has Oral Minoxidil obtained the stamp of approval from the FDA?
"Based on our evaluation, the safety of Oral Minoxidil scored a 2. This is because this Phase 2 trial has limited data for both efficacy and safety profiles."
Is this research endeavor accepting new participants?
"Affirmative, the information hosted on clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this research trial has started seeking out applicants since March 10th and is still actively recruiting 60 people from a single location."
Does the trial accept participants older than 65 years of age?
"The requirements for inclusion in this medical trial state that participants should be aged 6 to 18. Additionally, there are 14 clinical trials specifically reserved for young people and 61 dedicated studies targeting those over the age of 65."
What is the optimal number of participants for this experiment?
"Yes, the data on clinicaltrials.gov establishes that this clinical trial is still accepting applicants. This study was first made public on March 10th 2023 and has since been amended as recently as March 10th 2023. A total of 60 individuals are required to be enrolled at a single site for the experiment's completion."
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