Condensed Nanofat Grafting for Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia (NCT03506503) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Condensed Nanofat Grafting for Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
China10 participantsStarted 2019-02-27
Plain-language summary
Nowadays, multiple treatment modalities have been applied clinically to treat androgenic alopecia, such as Follicular unit transplantation(FUT), finasteride, platelet-rich plasma injection(PRP), etc. In this clinical trial, the investigators aim to analyze the effect of nanofat grafting on treating androgenic alopecia in male.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 50 Years
Sex
MALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Male patients with androgenic alopecia aging from 18 to 50.
* No scars and wounds on the alopecia area.
* No skin disease or serious cardiovascular disease.
* Preoperative examinations remain healthy.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Serious chronic heart, liver, kidney, blood system disease
* Allergic diseases, skin inflammation or wounds
* Alopecia but not androgenic alopecia
* Acute or chronic infection
* Take anticoagulant drugs
* Active vitiligo, psoriasis, systemic lupus erythematosus
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.
1This trial used something called 'condensed nanofat grafting' for hair loss — can you explain what that procedure actually involves, and how it differs from other fat-based or platelet-rich plasma treatments I may have heard about?
2Since this trial has already been completed, have the results been published anywhere, and if so, what did the dermatoscope measurements show about hair regrowth or density changes in participants?
3The trial is listed as Phase NA, which often means it's more of a pilot or exploratory study — does that mean there's less established safety and effectiveness data compared to a Phase 2 or 3 trial, and how should that affect how I think about this approach?
4Nanofat grafting involves harvesting fat tissue from the body, which sounds like a surgical procedure — what are the realistic risks, recovery time, and logistical demands I should weigh before considering something like this?
5Given that this was a completed trial and I have androgenetic alopecia, would you recommend I first try proven medical treatments like minoxidil or finasteride, or do you think an approach like nanofat grafting might be worth exploring as an option at this stage?
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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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Dermatoscope
Timeframe: Baseline and at1,3,6,9,12 months after the treatment