Mechanical Intervention on the Scalp Microbiome: Setting the Stage for the Future Management of C… (NCT06357169) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedNot Applicable
Mechanical Intervention on the Scalp Microbiome: Setting the Stage for the Future Management of Cicatricial Alopecias
Stopped: There was only one participant
United States23 participantsStarted 2023-01-13
Plain-language summary
The objective of this study is to assess the effect of standardized scalp care, specifically mechanical cleansing with the Venus Glow™ Device and water, on the scalp microbiome. This study also seeks to characterize the microbiome of the normal, healthy scalp, thereby providing a baseline for which the scalp affected by hair and scalp disease can be compared.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 35 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* All individuals between 18-35 years of age
* Ability to understand study procedures and to comply with them
Exclusion Criteria:
* Non-English speakers
* Exclusion related to pregnancy, lactation, or has plans to become pregnant over the course of the study, Based on self-report from the participant
* Current scalp or hair disease diagnosis
* Using oral or topical antimicrobial medication 4 weeks prior to their baseline visit or in the duration of the study
* Current clinical condition that, in the opinion of the site investigator, would interfere with adherence to study requirements
* Inability or unwillingness of individual to give written informed consent
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.