Montefiore Medical Center
The objective of this clinical study is to compare the safety and efficacy of a laser and topically applied platelet-rich plasma vs. platelet rich plasma injection in the treatment of male-pattern hair loss. Participating subjects will receive up to four (4) monthly treatments and will have a 12 month follow-up period.
Androgenetic Alopecia
Fractionated Thulium laser
Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma Injection
Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma Topical Application
Not Applicable
This is a single institution, open-label, baseline-controlled, prospective study evaluating the use of a non-ablative fractionated thulium laser and topical autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) vs. PRP injection for the treatment of male androgenetic alopecia (MAA). Given that this is a feasibility study, the investigators do provide formal sample size calculations. The findings of the study will inform that effect size associated with the treatment under study, which will inform the sample size (and power) calculations of a full, large-scale study. For this feasibility study, the investigators conservatively estimated the number of eligible patients that can reasonably enroll in the study time frame. Over the course of 1 year, the investigators typically see 50 patients with this condition annually. Of those, the investigators anticipate 25-50% would be eligible and agree to participate in the study. Given this, the investigators reasonably believe the enrollment will be 12 male subjects, ≥ 18 years of age at time of signed informed consent, of whom 6 will be randomized to receive laser + topical PRP and 6 to receive PRP injection. Follow-up visits are planned for months 7, 10, 13, and 16. Standardized photography, hair density measurement of the treated scalp areas will be recorded Pre and Post Treatment at each visit. Measurement outcomes will be compared to baseline. During the initial visit, subjects who meet the study's eligibility criteria will receive the first treatment after signing informed consent form.}}
Study Type : | Interventional |
Estimated Enrollment : | 0 participants |
Masking : | None (Open Label) |
Primary Purpose : | Treatment |
Official Title : | A Pilot Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of a Fractionated Thulium Laser and Topical Platelet Rich Plasma vs. Platelet Rich Plasma Injection for the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia |
Actual Study Start Date : | July 1, 2022 |
Estimated Primary Completion Date : | December 31, 2024 |
Estimated Study Completion Date : | December 31, 2025 |
Arm | Intervention/treatment |
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Experimental: Thulium laser (1927nm) and post-treatment topically administered platelet rich plasma (PRP) All participating subjects will serve as their own baseline control and will receive treatment of their androgenetic alopecia with LaseMD, a 1927nm Fractionated Thulium laser and post-treatment topically applied autologous platelet rich plasma at monthly intervals for a total of 4 treatment. The total duration of laser application, venipuncture, PRP preparation, and topical administration will take approximately 30 minutes. Post-treatment surveillance: The subject will be observed in the clinic under direct supervision of the treating physician for any post-treatment side-effects for up to 15 minutes. |
Device: Fractionated Thulium laser |
Experimental: Platelet rich plasma injection All participating subjects will serve as their own baseline control and will receive treatment of their androgenetic alopecia with autologous platelet rich plasma injection at monthly intervals for a total of 4 treatment. The total duration of venipuncture, PRP preparation, and injection will take approximately 15 minutes. Post-treatment surveillance: The subject will be observed in the clinic under direct supervision of the treating physician for any post-treatment side-effects for up to 15 minutes. |
Procedure: Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma Topical Application |
Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | Male |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Accepts Healthy Volunteers |
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