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Modulated Light Therapy in Participants With Pattern Hair Loss

A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled, Double-Blind Study That Evaluates the Safety and Efficacy of Three Active REVIAN Caps Versus a Non-Active REVIAN Cap (Sham) in Participants With Pattern Hair Loss (Androgenic Alopecia)

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04019795
Acronym
REV-01
Enrollment
160
Registered
2019-07-15
Start date
2017-01-05
Completion date
2019-05-25
Last updated
2024-09-05

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

Conditions

Androgenetic Alopecia

Keywords

Hair Loss, Pattern Hair Loss, LED, Modulated Light Therapy, Red Light

Brief summary

The REVIAN study is designed as a prospective, randomized, controlled, double-blind, parallel study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the REVIAN System in male participants with androgenic alopecia. An Active modulated light therapy REVIAN System will be compared to a Placebo Comparator non-active REVIAN System in participants using the device for a daily 10-minute treatment over the course of 26-weeks. At each follow-up visit, participants will be interviewed to determine if any adverse events (AEs) were experienced since the previous follow-up visit. All participants will be required to complete self-administering scalp hair growth and life quality questionnaires at each follow-up visit. Investigators will be required to complete global assessments of scalp hair growth for each enrolled participant at each follow-up visit. Macrophotography evaluations will be performed at baseline, 8-, 16-, and 26 weeks for all participants using standard Canfield blinded reviewer. Global photographs of superior and vertex scalp will be taken by participants and by PI to be assessed by a blinded reviewer once all photos have been captured for each participant per visit.

Interventions

DEVICEREVIAN 101

The REVIAN System includes a Cap configured for portable use with rechargeable battery and adapter with active LEDs using modulated light therapy (MLT trademark). Daily 10-minute treatments are done in the home over the course of 26 weeks. Intervention adherence will be assessed via firmware in the Cap and monitored by the clinical sites. REVIAN 101 delivers 625 nm and 660 nm wavelengths of red light.

DEVICEREVIAN 102

The REVIAN System includes a Cap configured for portable use with rechargeable battery and adapter with active LEDs using modulated light therapy (MLT trademark). Daily 10-minute treatments are done in the home over the course of 26 weeks. Intervention adherence will be assessed via firmware in the Cap and monitored by the clinical sites. REVIAN 102 delivers 425 nm wavelength of blue light.

DEVICEREVIAN 103

The REVIAN System includes a Cap configured for portable use with rechargeable battery and adapter with active LEDs using modulated light therapy (MLT trademark). Daily 10-minute treatments are done in the home over the course of 26 weeks. Intervention adherence will be assessed via firmware in the Cap and monitored by the clinical sites. REVIAN 103 delivers 425 nm wavelength of blue light and 625 nm and 660 nm wavelengths of red light.

DEVICEREVIAN 100

The REVIAN System includes a Cap configured for portable use with rechargeable battery and adapter with active LEDs using modulated light therapy (MLT trademark). Daily 10-minute treatments are done in the home over the course of 26 weeks. Intervention adherence will be assessed via firmware in the Cap and monitored by the clinical sites. REVIAN 100 contains LEDs that are not powered for light therapy

Sponsors

Avania
CollaboratorINDUSTRY
Applied Statistics and Consulting
CollaboratorINDUSTRY
Trilogic
CollaboratorINDUSTRY
Catalyst Pharmaceutical Research
CollaboratorINDUSTRY
PhotonMD, Inc
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Outcomes Assessor)

Masking description

The allocation was concealed by numbered device containers and is distributed by unblinded study administrators who are not involved with the interview of participants for study eligibility.

Intervention model description

The REVIAN System includes a Cap configured for portable use with rechargeable battery and adapter with active LEDs using modulated light therapy (MLT trademark). Daily 10-minute treatments are done in the home over the course of 26 weeks. Intervention adherence will be assessed via firmware in the Cap and monitored by the clinical sites.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* The study population will consist of adult men and women between 18 and 65 years of age with diagnosis of Androgenic Alopecia, consistent with males who have Norwood Hamilton Classification IIa to V patterns of hair loss and females who have Ludwig-Savin Scale I-1 to I-4, II -1, II-2 or frontal, both with Fitzpatrick Skin Types I - IV. Participants agree to undergo all study procedures including global photographs of hair loss/growth, placement of a 1 mm tattoo dot placed on the scalp for macrophotography, refrain from using all other hair growth products or treatments (oral or topical medication including over the counter herbal medications, or Dutasteride), avoid the use of wigs, hairpieces, and/or hair extensions during the study, return for all the required follow-up visits, and in the opinion of the Clinical Investigator, are able to understand this clinical investigation and cooperate with the investigational procedures. Candidates for this study must meet ALL of the following criteria: 1. Male and Female participants between 18 and 65 years of age 2. Must be able to read and speak English. 3. Participants who are able to give voluntary, written informed consent to participate in this clinical investigation and from whom consent has been obtained. 4. Participants, who, in the opinion of the Clinical Investigator, are able to understand this clinical investigation, cooperate with the investigational procedures and are willing to return for all the required follow-up visits. 5. Participant must be able to visit clinic site at 8-, 16- and 26-weeks study visits and be available by phone at 4 weeks. 6. Participant must have the ability to communicate effectively with study personnel in person or over the phone. 7. Participant must have diagnosis of Androgenic Alopecia (pattern hair loss). 8. Participant must have active hair loss consistent with Grades IIa to V, based on Norwood- Hamilton Scale or Ludwig-Savin Scale I-1 to I-4, II -1, II-2 or frontal and Grades I - IV using Fitzpatrick Skin Type Scale. 9. Participant's hair must be at least 1 inch in length. The hair style and length shall be the same for each follow-up visit. Participants will be instructed to not have their hair cut/styled within 5 days prior to a follow-up visit. 10. Participant is willing to have a dot tattoo placed on or around the target area of the scalp. 11. Participant is willing to undergo all study procedures including consent for global photographs of hair loss/growth and a 1 mm tattoo to mark the macrophotography site along the indicated transition area of the scalp between the hairline and the balding/thinning vertex area. 12. Participant is willing to avoid the use of wigs, hairpieces, and/or hair extensions during the study period. 13. Hair Specific Skindex-29 Quality of Life total overall score of ≥ 45. 14. Participant is willing to maintain their natural hair colour or including the use of coloring throughout the study period. 15. Participant agrees to refrain from using all other hair growth products or treatments (oral or topical medication including over the counter herbal medications, or Dutasteride) during the study period. 16. Participant has the ability to utilize a Bluetooth device and application on a smart device connected to Wi-Fi.

Exclusion criteria

* Participants with 12 month history of taking Propecia or any other hair growth supplements including Rogaine or Minoxidil based products for 6-months prior to enrollment, having previous hair transplant, cell treatment, micro-needling, tattooing, or any other treatment to the scalp, suffering from an active autoimmune disease such as serum lupus erythematosus or alopecia areata, photosensitivity to visible light, currently suffering from a dermatological condition in the treatment area or has a significant scar in the hair treatment area that will make hair growth difficult (such as a systemic burn, malignancy, etc.), has a sensitivity or allergy to tattoo ink, using any medication deemed to inhibit hair growth as determined by the physician investigator, or have had radiation or chemotherapy in the last 12 months will be excluded. Candidates will be excluded from the study if ANY of the following apply: 1. Female participants of childbearing potential who are not on some form of birth control and do not have a confirmed negative pregnancy test at baseline 2. Use of Propecia or any other hair growth supplements within 12 months prior to enrollment. 3. Use of Rogaine or Minoxidil based products within 6 months prior to enrollment. 4. Participants have a previous hair transplant, cell treatment, micro needling, tattooing, or any other treatment to the scalp. 5. Participant is suffering from an active autoimmune disease such as lupus erythematosus (systemic and cutaneous) or alopecia areata. 6. Photosensitivity to visible light operating within 400 - 850 nm or taking medication that REVIAN® Trial Confidential and Proprietary Page 23 of 55 Version 6.0 2018-08-22 increases photosensitivity. 7. Currently suffering from a dermatological condition in the treatment area or has a significant scar in the hair treatment area that, in the opinion of the investigator, will make hair growth difficult (such as a systemic burn, malignancy, etc.) 8. Participant has a sensitivity or allergy to tattoo ink. 9. Using any medication deemed to inhibit hair growth as determined by the physician investigator. 10. Employed by the sponsor, clinic site, or entity associated with the conduct of the study. 11. Has had radiation or chemotherapy in the last 12 months. 12. Have any condition or situation which, in the Investigator's opinion, puts the participant at significant risk, could confound the study results, or may interfere significantly with the participant's participation in the study. 13. Known prior inability to complete required study visits during treatment period; 14. Use of any other investigational drug, therapy, or device within the past 30 days of enrollment or concurrent participation in another research study; 15. Are unable to communicate or cooperate with the Investigator due to language problems, poor mental development, or impaired cerebral function; 16. Participants who are currently involved in any investigational drug or device trial or have been enrolled in such trials within the last 3 months.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Mean Change in Terminal Hair Count From Baseline to 16 WeeksPrimary efficacy endpoint is 16-weeks follow-up from the initial application at baselineThe primary efficacy outcome of this study is mean change in hair count from baseline. Standardized Canfield macro-photographs will be taken to capture digital images at baseline and will be compared to images captured at various endpoints throughout the study. Multiple images will be taken at each endpoint and will be reviewed by independent blinded observers to conduct the hair count

Countries

Australia

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Non-Active REVIAN (Sham) Cap 100
Sham (Control) Group REVIAN 100: The REVIAN System includes a Cap configured for portable use with rechargeable battery and adapter with active LEDs using modulated light therapy (MLT trademark). Daily 10-minute treatments are done in the home over the course of 26 weeks. Intervention adherence will be assessed via firmware in the Cap and monitored by the clinical sites. REVIAN 100 contains LEDs that are not powered for light therapy
42
Active REVIAN Cap 101
(1.67mW/cm2 of 625 nm and 660 nm) REVIAN 101: The REVIAN System includes a Cap configured for portable use with rechargeable battery and adapter with active LEDs using modulated light therapy (MLT trademark). Daily 10-minute treatments are done in the home over the course of 26 weeks. Intervention adherence will be assessed via firmware in the Cap and monitored by the clinical sites. REVIAN 101 delivers 625 nm and 660 nm wavelengths of red light.
39
Active REVIAN Cap 102
(1.67mW/cm2 of 625 of 425 nm) REVIAN 102: The REVIAN System includes a Cap configured for portable use with rechargeable battery and adapter with active LEDs using modulated light therapy (MLT trademark). Daily 10-minute treatments are done in the home over the course of 26 weeks. Intervention adherence will be assessed via firmware in the Cap and monitored by the clinical sites.
41
Active REVIAN Cap 103
(1.67mW/cm2 of 425 + 1.67mW/cm2 of 625 nm and 660 nm) REVIAN 103: The REVIAN System includes a Cap configured for portable use with rechargeable battery and adapter with active LEDs using modulated light therapy (MLT trademark). Daily 10-minute treatments are done in the home over the course of 26 weeks. Intervention adherence will be assessed via firmware in the Cap and monitored by the clinical sites.
38
Total160

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001FG002FG003
Overall StudyAdverse Event1000
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up0112
Overall StudyPhysician Decision0010
Overall StudyTreatment non-compliance3120
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject1221

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicNon-Active REVIAN (Sham) Cap 100TotalActive REVIAN Cap 103Active REVIAN Cap 102Active REVIAN Cap 101
Age, Continuous43.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.06
42.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.2
42.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.41
45.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.71
41 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.3
Fitzpatrick Skin Type
Type I
1 Participants5 Participants3 Participants0 Participants1 Participants
Fitzpatrick Skin Type
Type II
15 Participants56 Participants13 Participants15 Participants13 Participants
Fitzpatrick Skin Type
Type III
14 Participants58 Participants13 Participants17 Participants14 Participants
Fitzpatrick Skin Type
Type IV
12 Participants41 Participants9 Participants9 Participants11 Participants
Hamilton-Norwood Hair Loss Scale
IIa
2 participants8 participants3 participants0 participants3 participants
Hamilton-Norwood Hair Loss Scale
III
3 participants14 participants5 participants2 participants4 participants
Hamilton-Norwood Hair Loss Scale
IIIa
1 participants5 participants1 participants3 participants0 participants
Hamilton-Norwood Hair Loss Scale
III vertex
12 participants34 participants6 participants9 participants7 participants
Hamilton-Norwood Hair Loss Scale
IV
5 participants36 participants11 participants10 participants10 participants
Hamilton-Norwood Hair Loss Scale
IVa
0 participants0 participants0 participants0 participants0 participants
Hamilton-Norwood Hair Loss Scale
V
7 participants24 participants4 participants6 participants7 participants
Ludwig-Savin Scale
I-1
2 participants2 participants0 participants0 participants0 participants
Ludwig-Savin Scale
I-2
1 participants5 participants1 participants2 participants1 participants
Ludwig-Savin Scale
I-3
1 participants6 participants2 participants2 participants1 participants
Ludwig-Savin Scale
I-4
2 participants10 participants3 participants2 participants3 participants
Ludwig-Savin Scale
II-1
3 participants6 participants1 participants1 participants1 participants
Ludwig-Savin Scale
II-2
3 participants10 participants1 participants4 participants2 participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
6 Participants19 Participants2 Participants5 Participants6 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
1 Participants1 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
6 Participants22 Participants7 Participants5 Participants4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
29 Participants118 Participants29 Participants31 Participants29 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Australia
42 Participants160 Participants38 Participants41 Participants39 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
12 Participants40 Participants8 Participants11 Participants9 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
30 Participants120 Participants30 Participants30 Participants30 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
EG003
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 420 / 390 / 410 / 38
other
Total, other adverse events
10 / 428 / 397 / 415 / 38
serious
Total, serious adverse events
1 / 420 / 392 / 410 / 38

Outcome results

Primary

Mean Change in Terminal Hair Count From Baseline to 16 Weeks

The primary efficacy outcome of this study is mean change in hair count from baseline. Standardized Canfield macro-photographs will be taken to capture digital images at baseline and will be compared to images captured at various endpoints throughout the study. Multiple images will be taken at each endpoint and will be reviewed by independent blinded observers to conduct the hair count

Time frame: Primary efficacy endpoint is 16-weeks follow-up from the initial application at baseline

Population: Per Protocol with at least 80% treatment compliance as measured by the Revian mobile app

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Non-Active REVIAN (Sham) Cap 100Mean Change in Terminal Hair Count From Baseline to 16 Weeks-15.53 Change in total hair countsStandard Error 11.3
Active REVIAN Cap 101Mean Change in Terminal Hair Count From Baseline to 16 Weeks14.26 Change in total hair countsStandard Error 11.3
Active REVIAN Cap 102Mean Change in Terminal Hair Count From Baseline to 16 Weeks18.94 Change in total hair countsStandard Error 12
Active REVIAN Cap 103Mean Change in Terminal Hair Count From Baseline to 16 Weeks5.22 Change in total hair countsStandard Error 11.6

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026