TerminatedNot Applicable

Cleansing Device for the Treatment of Scalp and Hair Conditions

Stopped: This study has a patent application submitted to the patent office

United States2 participantsStarted 2022-05-27

Plain-language summary

The objective of this study is to evaluate an improvement of scalp health after the use of an investigational off-label WaterPik and brush device aimed to massage and cleanse the scalp.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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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: * Participants must qualify for one of the following scalp conditions based on clinical opinion of a board-certified dermatologist: healthy scalp, dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, or hair loss disease * All Women of Child Bearing Potential must indicate use of two of the following contraceptive methods. The WaterPik device uses an ultrasonic technology which includes ultrasound. Unnecessary ultrasound is not recommended for pregnant women. * Combined (estrogen and progestogen containing) hormonal contraception associated with inhibition of ovulation (oral, intravaginal, or transdermal) * Progestogen-only hormonal contraception associated with inhibition of ovulation (oral, injectable, or implantable) * Intrauterine device (IUD) * Intraurerine hormone-releasing system (IUS) * Vasectomized partner * Sexual abstinence * Barrier method, such as a condom Exclusion Criteria: * Non-English speaking * Exclusion related to pregnancy, lactation, or plans to become pregnant over the course of the study (based on self-report from the participant) * Current clinical condition that, in the opinion of the site investigator, would interfere with adherence to study requirements

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

Change in Adherent Scalp Flaking Scale (ASFS)

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05319444

SponsorUniversity of Minnesota

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-05-12

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.