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A study to compare the effectiveness of Alpecin liquid & Minoxdil 5% in the management of male pattern baldness(Hair loss).

A prospective, open-label, multicenter, randomized, active-controlled study to compare the efficacy of Alpecin Liquid Anti Hair Loss Treatment to Minoxidil 5% solution in the management of androgenetic alopecia

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2014/07/004768
Enrollment
210
Registered
2014-07-25
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- Androgenetic Alopecia

Interventions

Intervention1: Alpecin: Alpecin liquid is a topical solution for management of alopecia. It is commercially available in the form of solution in 200 mL bottles. It is manufactured by Dr Kurt Wolff Gmb

Sponsors

Fullife Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Lead Sponsor
JSS Medical Research India Private Limited
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Males aged between 18-55 years 2. Balding stage of III-V on the Hamilton scale and use of global photography to confirm the Hamilton-Norwood stage of balding 3. At least 20% telogen ratio in trichogram 4. Willingness to participate and signing the informed consent form

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosed with pathologic forms of alopecia like alopecia areata, trichotillomania, scarring alopecia, drug based alopecia 2. Diagnosed with dermatologic conditions like eczema, fungal scalp infections, seborrheic dermatitis, recurrent herpes, pityriasis versicolor, psoriasis, pigmentary disorders (vitiligo, chloasma), chronic lupus erythematous 3. History of chemotherapy 4. Known hypersensitivity to Mx-5 or any excipients of Alpecin that could interfere directly/indirectly with the study 5. Use of any anti-hair loss treatment within the last 6 months prior to the screening visit 6. Participation in another trial of an investigational product within 28 days prior to the screening visit 7. Any other clinically significant medical condition e.g. active infections, cardiac, psychiatric, neurological, pulmonary, immunological conditions, or hypertension etc. which may, in the judgment of the investigator, interfere with the subjectâ??s ability to participate in the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Change in anagen rate (AR) (%) from baseline to 6 months (EOS) using frontal and occipital trichogram.Timepoint: from baseline to 6 months (EOS)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
â?¢ Change in AR (%) from baseline to 3 months and to 6 months (EOS) using frontal and occipital trichogram, separatelyTimepoint: from baseline to 3 months and to 6 months (EOS);â?¢ Change in clinical effect as assessed by dermatologist questionnaire from baseline to 3 months and to 6 months (EOS)Timepoint: from baseline to 3 months and to 6 months (EOS);â?¢ Change in subjectâ??s perception of effect of Alpecin with Mx-5 in terms of hair loss management as assessed by subject questionnaire from baseline to 3 months and to 6 months (EOS)Timepoint: from baseline to 3 months and to 6 months (EOS);â?¢ Incidence of adverse events (AEs) during the studyTimepoint: during the study period;â?¢ Number of subjects with increase in anagen hair (and decrease in telogen hair) using frontal trichogram from baseline to 3 months and to 6 months (EOS)Timepoint: from baseline to 3 months and to 6 months (EOS);â?¢ Number of subjects with increase in anagen hair (and decrease in telogen hair) using occipital trichogram from baseline to 3 months and to 6 months (EOS)Timepoint: from baseline to 3 months and to 6 months (EOS);â?¢ Change in vital signs from baseline to 6 months (EOS)Timepoint: from baseline to 6 months (EOS)

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Shariq Anwar

JSS Medical Research India Private Limited

sonika.newar@jssresearch.com91-8800799887

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026