Effectiveness and Safety of Platelet-rich Plasma and Topical 5% Minoxidil Combination Compared to Topical 5% Minoxidil Monotherapy in Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Overview
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Intervention
- Platelet-Rich Plasma and Topical 5% Minoxidil
- Conditions
- Androgenetic Alopecia
- Sponsor
- Indonesia University
- Enrollment
- 36
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Hair Density
- Status
- Active, not recruiting
- Last Updated
- 2 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the effectiveness and safety of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and topical 5% minoxidil combination therapy compared with topical 5% minoxidil monotherapy in male androgenetic alopecia.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
- Is there a difference in average change of hair density between groups that were given a combination of PRP injection and topical minoxidil compared to topical minoxidil as monotherapy?
- Is there a difference in average change of hair thickness between groups that were given a combination of PRP and topical minoxidil compared to topical minoxidil as monotherapy?
- Are there any differences in side effects between groups that were given combination of PRP and topical minoxidil compared to topical minoxidil as monotherapy?
Detailed Description
The trial will be held for three months in Jakarta, Indonesia. Participants are required to undergo hair examinations every 4 weeks, for a total of 4 visits. Researchers will compare groups that were given a combination of PRP and topical minoxidil compared to topical minoxidil alone as a control group. Hair density, hair thickness, and overall side effects of treatment will be measured at each visit.
Investigators
Adhika Ayu Lestari
MD
Indonesia University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Men between 18 and 50 years old
- •Diagnosed with grade III-VI androgenetic alopecia based on Hamilton-Norwood scale
- •Willing to be the research subject and make regular follow-up visits.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Conditions of baldness other than androgenetic alopecia based on anamnesis and physical examination, namely telogen effluvium, alopecia areata, trichotillomania, syphilis secondary, systemic lupus erythematosus, alopecia due to chemotherapy, autoimmune, or malignancy.
- •Taking oral medications or vitamins that aim to increase the amount of hair in the last 1 month.
- •Using topical medication that aims to increase the amount of hair in the last 2 weeks.
- •Suffering from active bacterial, viral, or fungal infections of the scalp.
- •Underwent cosmetic procedures for androgenetic alopecia treatment (such as PRP injections, laser procedures, or microneedle) within the last 3 months prior to the study.
- •History of keloids.
- •History of blood clotting disorders.
Arms & Interventions
Intervention Group
The first group, called the intervention group, will receive a combination therapy of platelet-rich plasma injection (PRP) with topical 5% minoxidil for three months. PRP injection will be given every 4 weeks with a total of three injections. Respondents will be instructed to apply topical minoxidil twice daily for three months.
Intervention: Platelet-Rich Plasma and Topical 5% Minoxidil
Control Group
The second group (control group) will receive topical 5% minoxidil as standard therapy. Respondents will be instructed to apply topical minoxidil twice daily for three months.
Intervention: Topical 5% Minoxidil
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Hair Density
Time Frame: Three months
Change in average hair density will be reported in /cm2
Hair Thickness
Time Frame: Three months
Change in average hair thickness will be reported in milimeters
Secondary Outcomes
- Subjective side effects(Three months)
- Objective side effects(Three months)