NCT00947505

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of the HairMax LaserComb 2009 7 Beam model in promoting hair growth in males diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia when treatment is applied as directed.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
49

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Aug 2009

Geographic Reach
1 country

2 active sites

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 27, 2009

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 28, 2009

Completed
4 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

August 1, 2009

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 1, 2010

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 1, 2010

Completed
2 years until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

July 30, 2012

Completed
Last Updated

July 30, 2012

Status Verified

June 1, 2012

Enrollment Period

1 year

First QC Date

July 27, 2009

Results QC Date

January 6, 2011

Last Update Submit

June 21, 2012

Conditions

Keywords

Androgenetic alopeciaHair lossMale Pattern baldness

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Changes in Terminal Hair Count at 16 and 26 Weeks Over Baseline

    Results of terminal hair count will be compared to baseline for each user between active and control devicea at 26 weeks with an interim evaluation at week 16. Terminal hair count, which is non-vellus/non-miniaturized hair counts, will be assessed in the target region

    16 and 26 weeks

Study Arms (2)

HairMax LaserComb 2009, 7 Beam

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Lower level laser phototherapy medical device with 7 laser beams

Device: HairMax LaserComb 2009, 7 Beam

Control Device

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Identical to the Active device, but with 7 LED's instead of lasers

Device: HairMax LaserComb

Interventions

Device application 3 times week (non-consecutive days), for 26 weeks

Also known as: HairMax LaserComb
HairMax LaserComb 2009, 7 Beam

Device application 3 times week (non-consecutive days), for 26 weeks

Also known as: Control device
Control Device

Eligibility Criteria

Age25 Years - 60 Years
Sexmale
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Diagnosis of androgenetic alopecia
  • Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV
  • Norwood-Hamilton IIa to V
  • Active hair loss within last 12 months

You may not qualify if:

  • Photosensitivity to laser light
  • Malignancy in the target area

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (2)

Abe Marcadis, M.D.

Palm Beach, Florida, 33409, United States

Location

Michael Jarratt, MD

Austin, Texas, 78759, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Leavitt M, Charles G, Heyman E, Michaels D. HairMax LaserComb laser phototherapy device in the treatment of male androgenetic alopecia: A randomized, double-blind, sham device-controlled, multicentre trial. Clin Drug Investig. 2009;29(5):283-92. doi: 10.2165/00044011-200929050-00001.

    PMID: 19366270BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Alopecia

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

HypotrichosisHair DiseasesSkin DiseasesSkin and Connective Tissue DiseasesPathological Conditions, AnatomicalPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Results Point of Contact

Title
David Michaels
Organization
Lexington International, LLC

Study Officials

  • Michael Jarratt, M.D.

    DermaResearch, Inc.

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • Abe Marcadis, M.D.

    Palm Beach Research Center

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
No
Restrictive Agreement
No

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 27, 2009

First Posted

July 28, 2009

Study Start

August 1, 2009

Primary Completion

August 1, 2010

Study Completion

August 1, 2010

Last Updated

July 30, 2012

Results First Posted

July 30, 2012

Record last verified: 2012-06

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