Relevance of Trichoscopy in Differential Diagnosis of Focal Non-cicatricial Alopecia in Children (NCT03260777) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Relevance of Trichoscopy in Differential Diagnosis of Focal Non-cicatricial Alopecia in Children
Egypt100 participantsStarted 2017-11-18
Plain-language summary
Alopecia is a common, distressing condition that is sometimes difficult to diagnose and treat.
Losing hair is not usually health threatening; it can scar a young child's vulnerable self-esteem by causing immense psychological and emotional stress, not only to the patient, but also to the concerned parents and siblings; so the cause of hair loss should be diagnosed and treated early to overcome the resulting problems.
Who can participate
Age range
3 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
age from 3-18 years of both sexes with focal non-cicatricial alopecia.(1-5 patches of alopecia)
Exclusion criteria
. Patients who will not consent.
. uncooperative children.
. patients with active secondary bacterial infection in the alopecic patch.
. patients with any concomitant dermatological diseases.
. history of using any topical(1 month) or systemic treatment (3 month) for tinea capitis or alopecia areata prior to the study,
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Sensitivity and specificity of the common trichoscopic findings in diagnosis of clinically difficult cases of focal non-cicatricial alopecia in children.