Evaluating the Efficacy of Platelet-rich Plasma Therapy in the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia (NCT03474718) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Evaluating the Efficacy of Platelet-rich Plasma Therapy in the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia
United States16 participantsStarted 2026-07
Plain-language summary
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.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 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
Exclusion Criteria:
* 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
* Diagnosed with anemia
* Currently on anticoagulant therapy
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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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Change in Severity of Alopecia Tool (SALT) from baseline