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A study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Clascoterone solution in treatment of male pattern hair loss.
EU CTIS ID: 2023-504421-39-00
What this study is testing
Pivotal, Double-Blind – Part 1: The objective of the first 6 months of study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Clascoterone solution BID dosing compared to the vehicle solution BID for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in adult males.
- Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III)
A plain-language read of the study's public EU CTIS listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
You may be able to join if
- Subject who is male ≥18 years old.
- Subject who has provided written informed consent.
- Subject who has mild to moderate AGA in temple and vertex region, rating III vertex to V on the Modified Norwood-Hamilton Scale (i.e., III vertex [IIIv], IV, or V), with a history of ongoing hair loss.
- Subject who is willing to maintain the same hairstyle, hair length and hair color throughout the study.
- Subject who is willing to comply with study instructions at home and return to the clinic for required visits.
- Subject who agrees to continue his shampoo frequency and other general hair care products and regimen for the entire study.
You likely can't join if
- Subject who has any dermatological disorders of the scalp in the target region with the possibility of interfering with the application of the IMP or examination method, such as fungal or bacterial infections, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema, folliculitis, scars, or scalp atrophy.
- Subject who is unable to communicate or cooperate with the investigator due to language problems, poor mental development, or impaired cerebral function.
- Subject who has used or is suspected, in the investigator’s opinion, to be using anabolic steroids.
- Subject who may be unreliable for the study, including subjects who engage in excessive alcohol intake or drug abuse, and/or subjects who will be unable to return for scheduled follow-up visits.
- Subject who has a known hypersensitivity or previous allergic reaction to any of the active or inactive ingredients in the IMPs or tattoo ink.
- Subject who has used any of the following topical preparations or procedures on the scalp: a) Topical scalp treatments for hair growth including minoxidil, Aminexil, hormone therapy, anti-androgens, or other agents that are known to affect hair growth within 12 weeks of Visit 2/Baseline. b) Topical scalp over-the-counter (OTC) or cosmetic treatments known or reasonably believed to affect hair growth (e.g., brands such as Maxilene, Nioxin, Foltene, etc.) or hair health or hair growth products with saw palmetto, copper, etc. within 2 weeks of Visit 2/Baseline. c) Topical scalp treatments that may have ancillary effect on hair growth including, but not limited to, corticosteroids, pimecrolimus, tacrolimus, and retinoids within 4 weeks of Visit 2/Baseline. d) Scalp procedures (surgical, laser, light, or energy treatments, micro- needling, etc.) within 6 months of Visit 2/Baseline. e) Platelet rich plasma (PRP) procedure on the scalp within 6 months of Visit 2/Baseline.
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
- Subject who is male ≥18 years old.
- Subject who has provided written informed consent.
- Subject who has mild to moderate AGA in temple and vertex region, rating III vertex to V on the Modified Norwood-Hamilton Scale (i.e., III vertex [IIIv], IV, or V), with a history of ongoing hair loss.
- Subject who is willing to maintain the same hairstyle, hair length and hair color throughout the study.
- Subject who is willing to comply with study instructions at home and return to the clinic for required visits.
- Subject who agrees to continue his shampoo frequency and other general hair care products and regimen for the entire study.
- Subject who agrees to maintain same dietary and supplement pattern.
- Subjects who are sexually active with a female partner and are not surgically sterile (vasectomy performed at least 6 months prior to treatment) must agree to use an acceptable form of birth control as described in the informed consent form. For subjects, adequate forms of contraception include condom and spermicide in combination with other forms of female contraception. For females, an acceptable method (Pearl Index <1%) would be to agree to use implants, injectables, combined oral contraceptives, some intrauterine devices, or be postmenopausal (defined as amenorrhea greater than 12 consecutive months in women 50 years of age or older), be surgically sterile (hysterectomy, bilateral tubal ligation [at least 6 months prior], or bilateral oophorectomy).
What rules you out
- Subject who has any dermatological disorders of the scalp in the target region with the possibility of interfering with the application of the IMP or examination method, such as fungal or bacterial infections, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema, folliculitis, scars, or scalp atrophy.
- Subject who is unable to communicate or cooperate with the investigator due to language problems, poor mental development, or impaired cerebral function.
- Subject who has used or is suspected, in the investigator’s opinion, to be using anabolic steroids.
- Subject who may be unreliable for the study, including subjects who engage in excessive alcohol intake or drug abuse, and/or subjects who will be unable to return for scheduled follow-up visits.
- Subject who has a known hypersensitivity or previous allergic reaction to any of the active or inactive ingredients in the IMPs or tattoo ink.
- Subject who has used any of the following topical preparations or procedures on the scalp: a) Topical scalp treatments for hair growth including minoxidil, Aminexil, hormone therapy, anti-androgens, or other agents that are known to affect hair growth within 12 weeks of Visit 2/Baseline. b) Topical scalp over-the-counter (OTC) or cosmetic treatments known or reasonably believed to affect hair growth (e.g., brands such as Maxilene, Nioxin, Foltene, etc.) or hair health or hair growth products with saw palmetto, copper, etc. within 2 weeks of Visit 2/Baseline. c) Topical scalp treatments that may have ancillary effect on hair growth including, but not limited to, corticosteroids, pimecrolimus, tacrolimus, and retinoids within 4 weeks of Visit 2/Baseline. d) Scalp procedures (surgical, laser, light, or energy treatments, micro- needling, etc.) within 6 months of Visit 2/Baseline. e) Platelet rich plasma (PRP) procedure on the scalp within 6 months of Visit 2/Baseline.
- Subject who has used one or more of the following systemic medications or procedures: a) Beta blockers, cimetidine, diazoxide, or corticosteroids (including intramuscular and intralesional injections) within 12 weeks of Visit 2/Baseline. Inhaled, intranasal, or ocular corticosteroids are allowed if use is stable [defined as doses and frequency unchanged for at least 4 weeks prior to Visit 2/Baseline]. b) Retinoid, isotretinoin, vitamin A intake above 10,000 IU per day, or cyclosporine therapy within 6 months of Visit 2/Baseline. c) Any 5 alpha reductase medications (i.e.: Finasteride [Propecia®, etc.], Dutasteride or similar products within 6 months of Visit 2/Baseline. d) Chemotherapy or cytotoxic agents at any time. e) Radiation of the scalp at any time point. f) Other systemic therapy, which in the opinion of the investigator, may materially affect the subject’s hair or hair growth, including, but not limited to, spironolactone, vitamin or homeopathy supplement hair growth or hair health products or other steroid hormones (in any form), including anabolic steroids during the 3 months prior to baseline or during the study.
- Subject who has been previously enrolled in any study with Clascoterone (former CB-03-01).
- Subject who is an employee or direct relative of an employee of the contract research organization (CRO), the study site, or the Sponsor.
- Subject who is institutionalized because of legal or regulatory order.
- Subject who has any skin pathology or condition that, in the investigator’s opinion, could interfere with the evaluation of the IMP or requires use of interfering topical, systemic (e.g., uncontrolled thyroid disease, certain genetic disorders that involve hair growth or patterns), or surgical therapy.
- Subject who has current or recent history (within 6 months) of hair weaves, non-breathable wigs, or hair bonding.
- Subject who had scalp hair transplants at any time.
- Subject with a history of active hair loss due to diffuse telogen effluvium, alopecia areata, scarring alopecia, trichotillomania, or conditions/diseases other than AGA.
- Subject who has a current or recent history (within 6 months) of severe dietary or weight changes or has a history of eating disorder(s), any history of bariatric surgery (gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, stomach stapling); macro- or micro-nutrient deficiencies within the last 6 months (i.e.: clinically significant iron deficiency, protein deficiency confirmed by lab testing) and/or any current diagnosis of malabsorptive disease (i.e.: Celiac, Irritable Bowel disease etc.).
- Subject who has any condition which, in the investigator’s opinion, would make it unsafe for the subject to participate in this study, including 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) findings during the screening period.
- Subject is currently enrolled in an investigational drug or device study.
- Subject who has used an investigational drug or investigational device treatment within 30 days or 5 half-lives whichever is longer prior to Visit 2/Baseline.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
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Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling male, 18-64 years, 65+ years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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