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Utilization of Aceh traditional coconut oil as an active ingredient for anti-dandruff shampoo: a clinical trial

Utilization of Aceh traditional coconut oil as an active ingredient for anti-dandruff shampoo: a clinical trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20250526005
Enrollment
96
Registered
2025-05-26
Start date
2025-09-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

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

Conditions

Dermatitis Seborrheic Aceh Traditional coconut oil, pliek u, dandruff, anti-dandruff, dermatitis seborrheic

Interventions

Patients in the experimental group will be provided with traditional Acehnese coconut oil shampoo (formulated based on literature), to be administered for 8 weeks and applied 3 times a week.,Patients
Experimental Drug,Experimental Drug
traditional Acehnese coconut oil shampoo,ketokonazole shampoo

Sponsors

Loreal Hair and Skin Research Center
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Male or female with Seborrheic Dermatitis 2. Aged 18-60 years 3. No history of previous coconut oil consumption 3. Have Adherent Scalp Flaking (ASFS) Score > 24 before being given any treatment 4. Being able and willing to participate in the study according to the research information sheet/protocol 5. Sign an informed consent before all activities related to the study begin

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. History of allergy and irritation to coconut oil 2. Having other associated scalp diseases 3. Having significant scarring of the scalp 4. Having a history of skin cancer 5. Having a history of allergic reactions to shampoos, perfumes or applied hair care products 6. Taking anti-fungal or immunosuppressive agents 7. Taking chronic anti-inflammatory medications within 4 weeks prior to sampling 8. Using anti-dandruff, anti-psoriatic or anti-seborrhoeic dermatitis shampoos within 2 weeks prior to sampling 9. Having significant medical conditions or taking chronic medications that are considered exclusionary

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
severity of scalp flaking every 2 weeks for 8 weeks Adherent Scalp Flaking Score (ASFS)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
severity of scalp flaking every 2 weeks for 8 weeks Self-perception assessment questionnaires

Countries

Indonesia

Contacts

Public ContactNanda Earlia

dr. Zainoel Abidin General Hospital

nanda.earlia@usk.ac.id628126900979

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026