Comparing Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Centrifugation Methods on Thrombocyte Concentration and Clinical Improvement of Androgenetic Alopecia

Last updated: January 3, 2023
Sponsor: Indonesia University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Hair Loss

Alopecia

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT05681897
876/UN2.F1/ETIK/PPM.00.02/2
  • Ages 25-59
  • Male

Study Summary

This research is a preliminary, randomized, double blind clinical trial, which will examine the differences in PRP preparation methods, a single-spin centrifugation of 3000 rpm in 15 minutes compared to a double-spin centrifugation of 1500 rpm in 6 minutes followed by 2500 rpm in 15 minutes, on the results of Thrombocyte Concentration and Clinical Improvement of Androgenetic Alopecia.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Met the criteria of androgenic alopecia (Hamilton Norwood grade III-IV)
  • Men between ages 25-59 years old
  • Have stopped taking topical anti-androgen or minoxidil for at least one month, or oralanti-androgen or minoxidil for at least three months

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • alopecia of any other type
  • subject with a history of keloid or blood coagulation disorders underwentanticoagulant therapy
  • subjects on Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID) medications in seven daysprior to the study
  • subjects who had hair treatment using growth factors, including PRP and microneedlingwithin at least six months prior to the study.

Study Design

Total Participants: 30
Study Start date:
February 01, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
February 28, 2023

Study Description

Several examinations will be performed in every visit, including history taking, physical examination, trichoscopy and trichoscan. Laboratory evaluations (complete blood count) for the measurement of the thrombocyte for baseline and PRP will be performed for all assented subjects on the first visit. Each subject will be instructed to apply 5% topical minoxidil twice a day everyday as primary therapy during the study

Connect with a study center

  • Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital

    Jakarta Pusat, DKI Jakarta 10430
    Indonesia

    Active - Recruiting

  • Universitas Indonesia

    Jakarta Pusat, Jakarta 10430
    Indonesia

    Site Not Available

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