Phase 3 Alopecia Areata Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• You are able to give your voluntary agreement to take part by signing and dating a consent form
• You are a man aged 18 to 60 years old who has been diagnosed with a specific level of male pattern baldness (grades IIIv to IV on the modified Norwood-Hamilton scale — confirm with trial site if unsure of your grade)
• You have been using 5% minoxidil for at least 3 months before joining
• You are willing to keep the same hairstyle, approximate hair length, and hair color throughout the whole trial

Who may not be able to join:

• You have a known allergy or sensitivity to any of the ingredients used in the trial products
• You have had a history of alcohol or drug misuse within the last 2 years
• You have any other skin conditions affecting your scalp, apart from mild dandruff-related skin irritation
• You have previously had surgery for hair loss or have a shaved scalp
• You have used shampoos or scalp treatments containing ketoconazole, tar, selenium, threonine, or steroids in the last 2 weeks
• You have used hair loss medications such as finasteride or dutasteride in the last 12 months
• You are currently using testosterone replacement therapy or a testosterone-containing gel
• You have had micro-needling, skin micro-infusion treatments, or similar scalp procedures in the last 3 months
• You have had radiation treatment to the scalp or chemotherapy in the past year
• You have any medical condition that can affect hair growth (confirm with trial site)
• You have a current or recent history of cancer, or have received cancer treatment in the last 5 years

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.