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Vasodilator

Oral Minoxidil for Hair Loss in Childhood Cancer Survivors

Phase 2
Recruiting
Led By Alina Markova, MD
Research Sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
They must have completed either systemic or radiation therapy (cytotoxic chemotherapy and external beam radiation therapy) for their cancer at least 1 year prior to study entry.
They must be between 6-18 years old at the time of enrollment.
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up at 8 months
Awards & highlights

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.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for children and young adults aged 6-18 who are cancer survivors with hair loss related to past chemotherapy or radiation. They must have finished their cancer treatment at least a year ago, not be on other alopecia treatments, and can't have low blood pressure or certain heart conditions.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing if oral Minoxidil helps improve hair growth in young cancer survivors compared to a placebo. It will also assess the drug's safety, adherence to dosing schedules by participants, and its impact on their quality of life.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Possible side effects of oral Minoxidil may include changes in blood pressure, heart rate alterations, scalp irritation, unwanted facial/body hair growth. Side effects vary from person to person.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I finished my cancer treatment (chemotherapy or radiation) over a year ago.
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I am between 6 and 18 years old.
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I was diagnosed with cancer before turning 17.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~at 8 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and at 8 months 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 the target area (1/3 of the distance midline from glabella to occiput from the front toward the back) hair density

Side effects data

From 2011 Phase 3 trial • 404 Patients • NCT01226459
7%
Weight Increased
6%
Nasopharyngitis
4%
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
4%
Headache
2%
Hypertension
2%
Sinusitis
1%
Asthenia
1%
Back Pain
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Vehicle Foam
Minoxidil Foam

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Oral MinoxidilExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Patients receive oral minoxidil at a dose of 0.01 (<40kg) and 0.02 (≥40kg) mg/kg/day for 8 months
Group II: Placebo followed by oral MinoxidilActive Control2 Interventions
Patient receive placebo for 4 months followed by oral minoxidil for 4 months

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterLead Sponsor
1,936 Previous Clinical Trials
588,838 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Alopecia
576 Patients Enrolled for Alopecia
Alina Markova, MDPrincipal InvestigatorMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
7 Previous Clinical Trials
787 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Alopecia
546 Patients Enrolled for Alopecia
Mario Lacouture, MDPrincipal InvestigatorMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
9 Previous Clinical Trials
2,047 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Alopecia
546 Patients Enrolled for Alopecia

Media Library

Oral Minoxidil (Vasodilator) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05778825 — Phase 2
Alopecia Research Study Groups: Oral Minoxidil, Placebo followed by oral Minoxidil
Alopecia Clinical Trial 2023: Oral Minoxidil Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05778825 — Phase 2
Oral Minoxidil (Vasodilator) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05778825 — Phase 2

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

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."

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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."

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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."

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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."

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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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~38 spots leftby Mar 2026