Assessing the Safety and Efficacy of a Novel Microneedling and Laser Device for Male Pattern Hair Loss

Last updated: August 4, 2023
Sponsor: StimuSIL
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Male Pattern Baldness

Hair Loss

Scalp Disorders

Treatment

SAGA-001 (A)

SAGA-001 (B)

Clinical Study ID

NCT05970809
CS-SAGA-001
  • Ages 22-55
  • Male

Study Summary

The purpose of this 24-week study is to see if the SAGA-001 device is safe and effective at helping people with male pattern hair loss.

Two different device configurations are being explored as part of this study. Device A has novel microneedles, lasers, and additional metal microneedles, while Device B only has novel microneedles and lasers.

Participants will receive 12 treatments with either Device A or Device B over the course of 24 weeks. Treatments will be performed on-site every two weeks.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Subject is willing to sign an informed consent form
  • Subject is within the age group of 22-55 years (including both ages)
  • Subject is male
  • Subject has AGA with a Stage IIa-V Hamilton-Norwood classification
  • Subject's skin is within Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Subjects who have used any formulation or application/administration or type oftreatment for disorders of the skin or scalp within 180 days prior to screening,including but not limited to the following treatments:
  1. Anti-inflammatory medications, including topical steroids
  2. Antifungal
  3. Skin, nail, hair rejuvenation supplementation, or IV infusions (includes vitamin,minerals, herbals, etc.)
  4. Hair growth shampoos, conditioners, and topicals
  5. Topical, dermal or oral minoxidil, finasteride, or dutasteride
  6. Hair growth stimulation treatments, i.e. PRP, stem cells, exosomes, growthfactors, microneedling, mesotherapy
  7. LED or low level laser therapy treatments, ie. laser helmets, laser caps, andlaser combs
  8. Infrared saunas
  • Subjects with alopecia other than AGA, such as alopecia areata, alopecia totalis,telogen effluvium, anagen effluvium, and acquired cicatricial alopecia
  • Subjects with a history of bleeding disorders
  • Subjects on anticoagulant medications (aspirin, warfarin, heparin)
  • Subject on autoimmune suppressant medications or suffering autoimmune diseases (e.g.humira)
  • Subjects with an active infection at the local site
  • Subjects with keloidal tendencies
  • Subjects with chronic dermatological conditions affecting the scalp (e.g. eczema,psoriasis, etc.)
  • Subjects with hepatic or renal disease, epilepsy, or any other major medical illness*
  • Subjects that have undergone evaluation to rule out other causes of hair loss, becauseunderlying causes (e.g., iron deficiency, lupus, thyroid disease, telogen effluvium,post-pregnancy, polycystic ovary, chemotherapy, etc.) would preclude assessment ofperformance in an androgenetic alopecia trial
  • Subjects who are photosensitive or are using photosensitive drugs or topicals.
  • Subjects who are taking anxiolytics medications
  • Subjects who have been on hormone inhibitors or on hormone replacement therapy in thelast 180 days
  • Subjects who are at high risk of seizures
  • Subjects who have a malignancy or a history of malignancies affecting the scalp
  • Subjects that have undergone hair transplantation, scalp reduction, radiation to thescalp or chemotherapy within their lifetime.
  • Subjects with current hair weaves, hair extensions, scalp tattoos, or who useocclusive wigs.
  • Subjects who have used semi-permanent hair products (e.g. color, texturizers orrelaxers) within 30 days prior to screening.
  • Subjects with hair shorter than one-half inch (approximately 1.2 cm).
  • Subjects who are unable to make regular follow-up visits.
  • Subjects who are immediate family members (spouse, parent, child, or sibling;biological or legally adopted) of personnel directly affiliated with the study at theinvestigative sites, or individuals who are directly affiliated with the study at theinvestigative sites, or individuals directly affiliated with the study sponsor.

Study Design

Total Participants: 80
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: SAGA-001 (A)
Phase:
Study Start date:
June 01, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
September 01, 2024

Study Description

Participants will have the medical tests or procedures described below:

  • Subjects will be asked about their previous medical history and current medications.

  • Brief physical examinations will be performed, including a visual inspection of the scalp.

  • Questions about medical history (including previous and current medication use) will be asked.

  • Two types of photos will be taken: 1) "global photos", which are general photos of the subject's scalp, and 2) "macro photos", which are close-up photos of a part of the subject's scalp.

  • Questions about treatment-related issues or unpleasantness will be asked.

  • Subjects will be asked to rate the improvement they see in their photos.

  • Subjects will be asked to rate their satisfaction with the treatment.

Participants will also be asked to record changes in medications, changes in medical treatments, and major life changes (such as major dietary changes, exercise changes, changes in life stressors, etc.) in a diary for the duration of treatment. They should also make note of any suspected side effects or issues they believe are related to the treatment.

Connect with a study center

  • Ankara Bilkent Şehir Hastanesi Dermatoloji Klini

    Ankara,
    Turkey

    Active - Recruiting

  • İstanbul Üniversitesi Cerrahpaşa Tıp Fakültesi, Dahili Tıp Bilimleri Bölümü Deri ve Zührevi Hastalıklar Ana Bilim Dalı Kocamustafa Paşa

    Istanbul,
    Turkey

    Active - Recruiting

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