Alopecia Areata Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You are 18 years old or older
- You are female
- Your natural hair type is curly (type 3) or kinky/coily (type 4)
- You have been diagnosed with breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, or a gynecologic cancer (any stage from I to IV)
- You are about to start at least 4 cycles of a chemotherapy treatment that includes a type of drug called a taxane, with the goal of curing your cancer
- Certain other chemotherapy drugs given at the same time are also allowed, including HER-targeted therapy, cisplatin, cyclophosphamide, and doxorubicin
- You are generally able to care for yourself and carry out light daily activities, even if you cannot do heavy physical work
Who may not be able to join:
- Your natural hair type is anything other than curly (type 3) or kinky/coily (type 4)
- You are male
- You currently wear hair weaves or extensions and do not plan to remove them
- You have another cancer at the same time, including blood cancers such as leukemia or lymphoma
- You already have significant hair loss before starting the trial (confirm with trial site)
- You received chemotherapy within the last 10 years
- You have a history of migraines, cluster headaches, an eating disorder called anorexia, severe anemia, uncontrolled diabetes, hepatitis, thyroid problems, cold-triggered hives, a condition called cold agglutinin disease, or cancer that has spread to the scalp
- You are planned to have very high-dose chemotherapy that destroys bone marrow, or radiation to the skull
- You are currently pregnant
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Beth McLellan, MD, Montefiore Medical Center
Phone: (718) 862-8840
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Severity of chemotherapy-induced alopecia - hair count density; Severity of chemotherapy-induced alopecia - adverse events
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 28 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.