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 between 21 and 55 years old (inclusive)
• You have a darker skin tone, classified as Fitzpatrick Skin Type V or VI (confirm with trial site)
• You have mild to moderate hair loss or thinning (as assessed by the trial team using standard hair loss scales)
• You have noticed thinning or hair loss for more than 6 months but less than 5 years before your screening appointment
• A doctor at the trial site has confirmed your hair loss or thinning through a physical exam
• You have not previously used hair loss treatments or taken part in a study involving a specific laser device called the 1565 NAFL
• You are considered to be in good general health, as determined by the trial doctor
• You are able and willing to attend all required study visits
• You are willing to keep the same hairstyle throughout the study, and if you color your hair, to do so at the same frequency as before — but not within one week before or after any clinic appointment
• You are willing to use only a mild, non-medicated shampoo and conditioner for the entire study (this means avoiding prescription shampoos and over-the-counter medicated products, such as anti-dandruff or hair-growth shampoos)
• If you could become pregnant, you have a negative pregnancy test at screening and are using an effective form of birth control for at least one full menstrual cycle before the study (if using a coil/IUD or hormonal contraceptives, for at least 2 years before screening, and the start of that contraception should not have coincided with the start of your hair loss)
• You are comfortable having photos taken of your scalp using a special multi-spectral camera
• You are willing to sign a consent form approved by an ethics review board
• You can read and understand study questionnaires written in English
• The trial sponsor has reviewed and approved an overall assessment of your level of hair thinning or loss

Who may not be able to join:

• You have been diagnosed with a specific type of hair loss called alopecia areata, or a scarring form of hair loss
• Your skin tone falls within Fitzpatrick Skin Types I to IV (lighter skin tones)
• Your scalp hair loss in the treatment area is caused by a disease, injury, or medical treatment
• You are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or currently breastfeeding
• You have an active skin condition (such as psoriasis, eczema, skin cancer, or severe sun damage), or cuts, abrasions, sunburn, or tattoos on your scalp that the doctor feels could interfere with the study
• You have previously taken part in a study or received treatment using the 1565 NAFL laser device
• You have had surgical hair loss correction or a hair transplant
• You have used any products or devices intended to promote hair growth (such as finasteride or minoxidil) within the 90 days before your first study visit
• You have used certain hormone-blocking medications (such as spironolactone or similar therapies) within 60 days before your first study visit
• You have no history of burning, flaking, itching, or stinging of the scalp (confirm with trial site)
• You have a chronic severe dandruff condition
• You have a history of cancer (other than certain treated skin cancers), or are currently undergoing chemotherapy or radiation
• You have a known history of autoimmune thyroid disease, any other thyroid condition, or other autoimmune disorders that the trial doctor feels could affect the study
• You have a history of untreated or uncontrolled depression, bipolar disorder, or any other condition that could affect your ability to participate
• You have used low-level laser therapy for hair loss within the past 6 months
• You have any condition that the trial doctor believes could put you at risk or affect your participation
• You are currently involved in any injury-related legal claims
• You have a known history of iron deficiency (low ferritin levels), bleeding disorders, or platelet problems, or you are taking blood-thinning medication, or you smoke more than 20 cigarettes per day
• You are taking any medications known to potentially cause hair loss or affect hair growth, as determined by the trial doctor

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