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Effect of superficial cryotherapy versus intralesional Triamcinolone injection on Patchy Alopecia Areata of scalp

Effect of superficial cryotherapy versus intralesional Triamcinolone injection on Patchy Alopecia Areata of scalp: a single-blind randomized clinical trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20120215009014N514
Enrollment
31
Registered
2024-06-13
Start date
2024-07-05
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-06-24

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

Conditions

Alopecia areata. Alopecia areata

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: In the first cycle, liquid nitrogen is sprayed on the lesion for 3 to 5 seconds and we wait until it melts completely. Then the second cycle is repeated like the

Sponsors

Hamedan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 18 to 60 years Age 18 to 60 yearsPatchy Alopecia Areata of scalp

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pregnancy or breastfeeding Involvement of other areas of the body such as eyebrows, eyelashes, beard and nails Diabetes mellitus or thyroid disorder History of cold urticaria or cold intolerance

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The severity and extent of the lesion. Timepoint: Before the intervention and in weeks 3, 6, 9 and 12 after the intervention. Method of measurement: By clinical examination.;The degree of satisfaction with the treatment. Timepoint: In weeks 3, 6, 9 and 12 after the intervention. Method of measurement: With a four-choice questionnaire.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Side effects (erythema, itching, burning, blisters, atrophy). Timepoint: In weeks 3, 6, 9 and 12 after the intervention. Method of measurement: By clinical examination.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr Reza Emadi

Hamedan University of Medical Sciences

r.emadi66@yahoo.com+98 81 3838 0572

Outcome results

None listed

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