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NCT number NCT05485571
Other study ID # Soh-Med-22-07-07
Secondary ID
Status Not yet recruiting
Phase N/A
First received
Last updated
Start date August 1, 2022
Est. completion date February 1, 2023

Study information

Verified date August 2022
Source Sohag University
Contact asmaa A hassanin, resident
Phone 01099773736
Email asmaa_ali@med.sohag.edu.eg
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

Alopecia areata (AA) is a common cause of non-cicatricial hair loss It is the second-most frequent non-scarring alopecia, after androgenic alopecia. The prevalence of the disease is 0.2% in the general population with higher prevelance in younger (21-40 years of age) patients but no significant difference in incidence between males and females. Several treatment options such as corticosteroids, anthralin, topical minoxidil, immunotherapy, and systemic therapy are commonly used with varying response . Unfortunately the traditional treatment options are frequently disappointing Available treatments may induce regrowth but do not modify the disease course . Methotrexate (MTX) is a folic acid analog that binds to the dihydrofolate reductase enzyme, blocking the formation of tetrahydrofolate and so inhibits purine and pyrimidine metabolism and consequently nucleic acid synthesis. It acts as an immunosuppressant used in the treatment of several skin diseases Systemic MTX has been used in the treatment of AA, with satisfactory results. Microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure that utilizes multiple fine needles to create micropunctures in the skin.The act of creating these two to four cell-wide puncture holes triggers neovascularization, release of growth factors, and stimulates the expression of Wnt proteins. it has specifically been demonstrated to increase hair regrowth in alopecia via the release of platelet-derived growth factor, epidermal growth factors and activation of the hair bulge, all of which are triggered by the wound healing response .Increased expression of Wnt proteins, namely Wnt3a and Wnt10b, is also evident following microneedling. These particular proteins have been demonstrated to stimulate dermal papillae stem cells and hair growth.


Recruitment information / eligibility

Status Not yet recruiting
Enrollment 30
Est. completion date February 1, 2023
Est. primary completion date February 1, 2023
Accepts healthy volunteers No
Gender All
Age group 18 Years to 40 Years
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria: - The study will include patients with alopecia areata Exclusion Criteria: - Children below 18 years , pregnant and lactating women . - patients with chronic hepatic, hematological disorders or immunocompromised patients. - patient recieved any treatment for alopecia areata in the last 3 months before the study. - patients with extensive types (alopecia totalis, universalis and surface area >50%).

Study Design


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


Intervention

Device:
derma pen
Group 1: Taking aseptic condition, 15 Patients were subjected to therapy with microneedling, patient will take session weekly for 12 weeks. Group 2: Taking aseptic condition, 15 patients were subjected to combined therapy with Microneedling and methotrexate After microneedling we applied methotrexate topically (25mg/ml) at dose 0.02ml/cm2 , A maximum of 0.1-0.2ml (2.5-5 mg) on the affected areas and rub it gently then Microneedling again, patient will take session weekly for 12 weeks

Locations

Country Name City State
Egypt Sohag University Hospital Sohag

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor Collaborator
Sohag University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Egypt, 

References & Publications (4)

Bressan AL, Silva RS, Fontenelle E, Gripp AC. [Immunosuppressive agents in Dermatology]. An Bras Dermatol. 2010 Jan-Feb;85(1):9-22. Portuguese. — View Citation

Dhurat R, Sukesh M, Avhad G, Dandale A, Pal A, Pund P. A randomized evaluator blinded study of effect of microneedling in androgenetic alopecia: a pilot study. Int J Trichology. 2013 Jan;5(1):6-11. doi: 10.4103/0974-7753.114700. — View Citation

Gilhar A, Paus R, Kalish RS. Lymphocytes, neuropeptides, and genes involved in alopecia areata. J Clin Invest. 2007 Aug;117(8):2019-27. Review. — View Citation

Hou A, Cohen B, Haimovic A, Elbuluk N. Microneedling: A Comprehensive Review. Dermatol Surg. 2017 Mar;43(3):321-339. doi: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000000924. Review. — View Citation

Outcome

Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary regrowth scale 0 score (regrowth < 10%) no response
score (regrowth 11-25%) poor response
score (regrowth 26-50%) fair response
score (regrowth 51-75%) satisfactory response
score (regrowth = 75%) excellent response
6 months
Primary Mcdonald Hull and Norris Regrowth Scale (by trichoscope) Grade 1 - Regrowth of vellus hair. Grade 2 - Regrowth of sparse pigmented terminal hair. Grade 3 - Regrowth of terminal hair with patches of alopecia with patches of alopecia 50-75% in SALT score.
Grade 4 - Regrowth of terminal hair on scalp with patches of alopecia > 75% in SALT score.
6 months
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