Comparing Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Centrifugation Methods on Thrombocyte Concentration and Clinical Improvement of Androgenetic Alopecia

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Recruiting

• Conditions: Alopecia, Androgenetic
• Interventions: Procedure: Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections (PRP) on the Scalp

• Registration Number: NCT05681897
• Lead Sponsor: Indonesia University

Brief Summary

This research is a preliminary, randomized, double blind clinical trial, which will examine the differences in PRP preparation methods, a single-spin centrifugation of 3000 rpm in 15 minutes compared to a double-spin centrifugation of 1500 rpm in 6 minutes followed by 2500 rpm in 15 minutes, on the results of Thrombocyte Concentration and Clinical Improvement of Androgenetic Alopecia.

Detailed Description

Several examinations will be performed in every visit, including history taking, physical examination, trichoscopy and trichoscan. Laboratory evaluations (complete blood count) for the measurement of the thrombocyte for baseline and PRP will be performed for all assented subjects on the first visit. Each subject will be instructed to apply 5% topical minoxidil twice a day everyday as primary therapy during the study

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2022-12-20
• Status Verified: 2023-01
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-01-03
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-01-03
• Study First Posted: 2023-01-12
• Last Update Posted: 2023-01-12
• Study Start: 2023-02
• Primary Completion: 2023-02
• Study Completion: 2023-02

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

• Met the criteria of androgenic alopecia (Hamilton Norwood grade III-IV)
• Men between ages 25-59 years old
• Have stopped taking topical anti-androgen or minoxidil for at least one month, or oral anti-androgen or minoxidil for at least three months

Exclusion Criteria

• alopecia of any other type
• subject with a history of keloid or blood coagulation disorders underwent anticoagulant therapy
• subjects on Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID) medications in seven days prior to the study
• subjects who had hair treatment using growth factors, including PRP and microneedling within at least six months prior to the study.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Single Spin Group	Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections (PRP) on the Scalp	Currently, the standard operating procedures for PRP preparation in dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo National General Hospital is by performing a single-spin centrifugation at 3000 rpm for 15 minutes. This first group will received PRP treatment by single-spin centrifugation at 3000 rpm in 15 minutes in addition to topical minoxidil (5%)
Double Spin Group	Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections (PRP) on the Scalp	This group will received double-spin centrifugation PRP treatment at 1500 rpm in 6 minutes and continued at 2500 rpm in 15 minutes in addition to topical minoxidil (5%)

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Thrombocyte Count in PRP and Whole Blood	6 weeks	We assessed the increase in PRP platelet levels by assessing baseline platelets (using whole blood) and assessing platelet levels in PRP preparations and then calculating multiples. platelet valuie units to be used is (/μL)
Clinical Improvement of Androgenetic Alopecia	6 weeks	We assessed the assessment of clinical improvement in androgenetic alopecia using trichoscopy and trichoscan examination on week 0, 2, 4, and 6. On trichoscopic examination we assessed hair color, hair diameter diversity, vellus hair, and dots. Whereas on trichoscan examination we assessed hair count, hair diameter (mm), hair density (/cm2), hair rate (%) in vellus hair, terminal, anagen and telogen phases and assessed hair mean thickness (mm/cm2) and mean length (mm) and average hair per unit.

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital; 🇮🇩 Jakarta Pusat, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia

Universitas Indonesia; 🇮🇩 Jakarta Pusat, Jakarta, Indonesia