Androgenetic Alopecia
Conditions
Brief summary
This is a multicentre, open label, randomized, pilot study to evaluate safety and efficacy of Human Platelet Lysate (HPL) in subjects with Androgenetic Alopecia. The study is being conducted at 2 centers in India. The primary endpoints are Improvement in Caliber & Density of hair and Improvement in Photographic assessment from randomization to end of study. The secondary endpoints are Physicians and Patients self assessment score.
Interventions
Study arm A will include subjects receiving three doses of Autologous Human Platelet Lysate at an interval of one month each.
Control arm B subjects will receive Standard therapy (2% Minoxidil and/or Finasteride)
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Male subjects, aged between 18 to 50 years (both inclusive) and in general good health * Subjects willing to refrain from other AGA treatments during the entire study duration * Subjects who are willing to give informed consent and adhere to the study protocol.
Exclusion criteria
* Subjects aged \<18 or \> 50 years * Subjects with dermatological disorder of scalp that might interfere with study evaluation * Subjects on Anti-coagulant therapy * Subjects with clinically significant medical or psychiatric disease as determined by the investigator. * Subjects with dermatological disorder of scalp that might interfere with study evaluation * Subjects unwilling to or unable to comply with the study protocol.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in Calibre & Density of Hair as assessed by Folliscope | Day 0, Month 4, End of study - Month 6 |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Photographic Assessment | Day 0, Month1, Month 2, Month 3, Month 4, Month 5, Month 6 |
Other
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Physician's Assessment Score | End of study - Month 6 |
| Patient's Assessment Score | End of study - Month 6 |
Countries
India