Evaluating the Efficacy of Platelet-rich Plasma Therapy in the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseEarly Phase 1
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18+
SponsorWake Forest University Health Sciences

About this trial

The study team will assess the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma therapy, a special blood product which is from the participant's own body, in the treatment of androgenic alopecia (also known as male pattern hair loss) in females.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Female ≥18 years of age at baseline visit.

Documentation of androgenic alopecia diagnosis as evidenced by one or more clinical features

Not currently on any treatment for alopecia, or has undergone 2-week washout period if recently on medication(s) for alopecia

Written informed consent obtained from subject and ability for subject to comply with the requirements of the study

Disqualifiers

Pregnant or breastfeeding

Presence of a condition or abnormality that in the opinion of the Investigator would compromise the safety of the patient or the quality of the data.

Have an infection, metastatic disease or certain skin conditions (ie. Psoriasis) which could worsen or spread with injections

Diagnosed with a blood or bleeding disorder

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Platelet-rich Plasma Left Side
  • Platelet-rich Plasma Right Side

Treatment groups

16 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups