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Official title Alleviation of Alopecia in Breast Cancer Patient Using Synbiotics Formula
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06560385
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study aims to explore the efficacy and safety of a synbiotic formula (BLHK03) in alleviating chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA) in breast cancer patients and the compositional and functional changes in the gut microbiome of breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and treatment with BLHK03.
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance. You may not know which one you got.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 60, women only
You may be able to join if
- Females aged between 18 and 60 years who are newly diagnosed with stage I, II or III breast cancer
- Planned chemotherapy including an anthracycline or taxane to be completed within 6 months
- Mentally capable to participate in the study and provide informed consent
You likely can't join if
- Pre-existing female-pattern baldness resembling picture I-3 or higher on the Savin scale at baseline
- History of hair transplantation, psoriasis or severe scalp infection
- Undergoing or plan to receive scalp cooling
- Plan for immunotherapy
- Known pregnancy or lactating
- Severe cardiac, hepatic, renal, pulmonary and haematic lesions or other life-threatening conditions
See the full eligibility criteria
- Females aged between 18 and 60 years who are newly diagnosed with stage I, II or III breast cancer
- Planned chemotherapy including an anthracycline or taxane to be completed within 6 months
- Mentally capable to participate in the study and provide informed consent
- Pre-existing female-pattern baldness resembling picture I-3 or higher on the Savin scale at baseline
- History of hair transplantation, psoriasis or severe scalp infection
- Undergoing or plan to receive scalp cooling
- Plan for immunotherapy
- Known pregnancy or lactating
- Severe cardiac, hepatic, renal, pulmonary and haematic lesions or other life-threatening conditions
- Use of antibiotics, probiotics or prebiotics one month prior to enrolment
- No other alternative or complementary treatment for the cancer condition that may affect the gut microbiome analysis
- History of allergy to probiotics or lactose
- History of chemotherapy for other conditions
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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 listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 18 years to 60 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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