Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy of Keratin Hair Therapy (NCT04489576) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy of Keratin Hair Therapy
Egypt30 participantsStarted 2020-11-15
Plain-language summary
Hair appearance is an important issue for females. Treatment of hair with keratin has been popular among females nowadays. Although chemical hair straightening application has a beneficial effect on hair shafts with the repair of the broken cuticle, some side effects may occur. Therefore, this study aims to study the efficacy and safety of such new non-formaldehyde widely used keratin treatments on hair by assessment of changes of the scalp, hair density, and the morphology, color, and ultrastructure of hair shaft after application.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 55 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* The study will include female patients aged between 18 and 55 years, with hair curl types from III to V according to L'Oréal Curl Classification. The Patients will be randomized by simple randomization into 3 groups, 10 patients for each.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant and lactating women.
* Patients having hair loss or under treatment of hair loss in last 3 months.
* Patients with previous history of keratin treatment.
* Patients with scalp affection including infection, injury or surgery
* Patients with chronic medical diseases.
* Patients with anemia (hemoglobin level \<10mg/dl) or under its treatment.
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
1
Change of hair shedding using the Visual analogue scale (VAS)
Timeframe: Baseline, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months
2
Change of hair morphology using trichoscope
Timeframe: Baseline, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months
3
Change of hair morphology using Transmission Electron Microscopic examination