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Tests treatment safety and results for Alopecia Areata
Official title A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of Upadacitinib Tablets in Adult and Adolescent Participants With Severe Alopecia Areata
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06012240
What this study is testing
What is Upadacitinib?
Upadacitinib is an investigational medicine, given as an once-daily pill taken by mouth, being studied as a potential treatment for alopecia areata.
Also referred to as Rinvoq, ABT-494.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- Alopecia areata (AA) is a disease that happens when the immune system attacks hair follicles and causes hair loss. AA usually affects the head and face, but hair loss can happen on any part of the body.
- Phase 3: a large, late-stage study
- Time commitment: about 160 weeks
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 12 to 63
You may be able to join if
- Adult individuals must be \< 64 years old at Baseline Visit. Where permitted outside United States (US)/European Union (EU), adolescent individuals...
- Diagnosis of severe alopecia areata (AA) with Severity of Alopecia Tool (SALT) score \>= 50 scalp hair loss at Screening and Baseline.
- Severe AA with no spontaneous scalp hair regrowth over the past 6 months.
- Current episode of AA of less than 8 years.
You likely can't join if
- Current diagnosis of primarily diffuse type of AA.
- Current diagnosis of other types of alopecia that would interfere with evaluation of AA, including but not limited to female pattern hair loss, male...
- Diagnosis of other types of inflammatory scalp, eyebrow, or eyelash disorders that would interfere with evaluation of AA as determined by the...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Birmingham, Alabama, United States
- Glendale, Arizona, United States
- Phoenix, Arizona, United States
- Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States
- Chula Vista, California, United States
- Encino, California, United States
- Fountain Valley, California, United States
- Irvine, California, United States
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Redwood City, California, United States
- Sacramento, California, United States
- Thousand Oaks, California, United States
- Boca Raton, Florida, United States
- Brandon, Florida, United States
- Coral Gables, Florida, United States
- Doral, Florida, United States
- Hollywood, Florida, United States
- Margate, Florida, United States
- Miami, Florida, United States
- Sanford, Florida, United States
+ 215 more site(s).
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?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 160 weeks per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 12 years to 63 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Birmingham, Alabama, United States; Glendale, Arizona, United States; Phoenix, Arizona, United States; Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States; Chula Vista, California, United States; Encino, California, United States and 229 more location(s). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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