thulium laser and kerafactor for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia

Conditions: Androgenetic Alopecia

Summary: the objective of this clinical study is to assess the safety and efficacy of using a laser and hair growth factors in the treatment of male-pattern hair loss. participating subjects will receive up to two (2) treatments per month for 6 months with the laser and post-treatment topically applied hair growth factors and will have a 6 month follow-up period.

this is a single-center, open-label, baseline-controlled, study evaluating the use of a thulium laser (1927nm) and post-treatment topically applied kerafactor, which contain hair-stimulating growth factors, in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia. the study may enroll up to 20 subjects looking for improvement in their hair loss. multiple treatment areas per subject may be included. each subject will receive up to two (2) treatments per month over a 3-month period. follow up visits are planned for 3, and 9 months post last treatment. standardized photography of the treatment areas will be recorded pre and post treatment at each visit. measurement outcomes will be compared to baseline. during the initial visit, subjects who meet the study's eligibility criteria will receive the first treatment after signing informed consent form. the follow up phase will consist of before and after photographs graded by blinded observers. subjects are instructed to inform clinical staff after the treatment if they experience any adverse events.

Eligibility criteria:
inclusion criteria: * subject must voluntarily sign and date an irb approved informed consent form * subjects with diagnosis of androgenetic alopecia with hair loss recorded over the past 6 months. (ludwig savin scale: class i-4, ii-1, ii-2 for females and norwood hamilton class 3-4 for males * able to read, understand and voluntarily provide written informed consent. * healthy male or female, ≥ 18 years of age at time of informed consent up to 65 years of age, seeking treatment for hair loss. * subject is determined to be healthy, non-smoker who agrees not to make any changes to their daily hair treatment regime during the study. * subjects able and willing to comply with the treatment protocol and follow-up schedule and requirements. * understands and accepts the obligation not to undergo any other procedures in the areas to be treated through the follow-up period. * women of child-bearing age are required to be using a reliable, non-hormonal method of birth control for the duration of the study. subjects will be asked to have a negative urine pregnancy test at baseline. exclusion criteria: * subjects does not have the capacity to consent to the study * subject has other types of alopecia of the scalp (i.g., alopecia areata, scarring alopecia) * use of minoxidil or 5-alpha reductase inhibitors (i.e., finasteride, dutasteride) 3 months prior to screening date. * any medical condition that in the consideration of the investigator, would present an increased risk of a photosensitivity reaction to the subject. * pregnant in the last 12 months, intending to become pregnant, postpartum or nursing in the last 12 months. * any previous surgical procedure in the treatment area in the past 12 months, or major surgery in the last 6 months. * history of immunosuppression/immune deficiency disorders (including aids and hiv infection), and/or any history of systemic chemotherapy for prior 12 months. * history or current use of the following prescription medications: immunosuppressive medications/biologics, 6 months prior to and during the study. accutane or other systemic retinoids within the past twelve months. * smoking or vaping in the past 12 months. * history of hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus, hepatitis, or bleeding disorders. * history of major depressive disorders or endocrine disorders including but not limited to; hypothyroidism, hashimoto's thyroiditis, or hyperthyroidism as well as polycystic ovarian syndrome (pcos) in females.

Keywords: alopecia androgenetic laser hair loss