Minoxidil 2% for Eyebrow Enhancement

Phase 4

Completed

• Conditions: Hypotrichosis of Eyebrows; Thinning Eyebrows
• Interventions: Drug: Minoxidil lotion 2%; Drug: Placebo

• Registration Number: NCT01672307
• Lead Sponsor: Mae Fah Luang University Hospital

Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to compare minoxidil 2% versus placebo in enhancement of eyebrows.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2012-08-19
• Study First Submitted QC: 2012-08-21
• Study First Posted: 2012-08-24
• Study Start: 2012-09
• Primary Completion: 2012-11
• Study Completion: 2013-03
• Status Verified: 2013-06
• Last Update Submitted: 2013-06-18
• Last Update Posted: 2013-06-19

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

• male or female aged 18-40 years
• hypotrichosis of eyebrows
• healthy
• informed consent obtained

Exclusion Criteria

• no underlying diseases
• no alopecia areata or trichotillomania
• no thyroid diseases
• no pregnancy or breast feeding
• no previous eyebrow tattoo, trauma or accident.
• no history of eyebrow or hair medications in 6 months
• no history of minoxidil or its ingredient allergy
• no history of eyebrow surgery.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Minoxidil lotion 2%	Minoxidil lotion 2%	Minoxidil lotion 2% is applied twice daily to one eyebrow.
Placebo	Placebo	Placebo is applied twice daily to the other eyebrow.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The change of global photographic assessment after 16 weeks from baseline	baseline and 16 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The change of hair diameter after 16 weeks from baseline	baseline and 16 weeks

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

MFL University Hospital (Bangkok); 🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand