Comparison of Scalp Microbiome of Healthy Women Wearing Hijab and Those Who do Not Wear Hijab
Completed
- Conditions
- Microbial ColonizationScalp--Diseases
- Registration Number
- NCT05267119
- Lead Sponsor
- Indonesia University
- Brief Summary
An observational study was performed on 48 women wearing hijab and 48 women not wearing hijab to compare the scalp microbiome.
- Detailed Description
The scalp sample of all subjects was taken to be analyzed for its microbial diversity. The samples were processed with Next-Generation Sequencer and analyzed with bioinformatics analysis.
The primary outcome was the characteristics of scalp microbiome
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 96
Inclusion Criteria
- Healthy women
- Aged 18 years old or older who had not undergone menopause
- Consenting to the study
Exclusion Criteria
- Scalp and hair diseases (e.g. alopecia, trichotillomania, scalp infection, malignancy)
- Systemic diseases (diabetes mellitus, liver diseases, renal diseases, autoimmune diseases)
- Use of topical and oral antifungal agents
- Use of cytostatic agents
- Use of topical and oral antibiotics
- Use of topical and oral vitamin D
- Use of chemical products on hair (e.g. bleaching, permanent blow, hair coloring, hair straightener)
- Pregnancy
- Lactating
- Hypersensitivity towards basic ingredients of shampoo (e.g. synthetic detergent, conditioner, thickening agent).
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Alpha diversity and beta diversity of scalp microbiome Up to 2 years The alpha and beta diversity of scalp microbiome which is generated by bioinformatics analysis from the sample processed with Next-Generation Sequencing
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia
🇮🇩Jakarta, Indonesia
Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia🇮🇩Jakarta, Indonesia