Comparing Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Centrifugation Methods on Thrombocyte Concentration and Clinical Improvement of Androgenetic Alopecia

Universitas Indonesia30 enrolled

Overview

This research is a preliminary, randomized, double blind clinical trial, which will examine the differences in PRP preparation methods, a single-spin centrifugation of 3000 rpm in 15 minutes compared to a double-spin centrifugation of 1500 rpm in 6 minutes followed by 2500 rpm in 15 minutes, on the results of Thrombocyte Concentration and Clinical Improvement of Androgenetic Alopecia.

Several examinations will be performed in every visit, including history taking, physical examination, trichoscopy and trichoscan. Laboratory evaluations (complete blood count) for the measurement of the thrombocyte for baseline and PRP will be performed for all assented subjects on the first visit. Each subject will be instructed to apply 5% topical minoxidil twice a day everyday as primary therapy during the study

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

QUADRUPLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Alopecia, Androgenetic

Interventions

Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections (PRP) on the ScalpPROCEDURE

each subject will be treated with 3x PRP injections on the scalp with 2 weeks interval in addition to daily minoxidil administration.

Eligibility

Sex: MALEMin age: 25 YearsMax age: 59 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Met the criteria of androgenic alopecia (Hamilton Norwood grade III-IV) * Men between ages 25-59 years old * Have stopped taking topical anti-androgen or minoxidil for at least one month, or oral anti-androgen or minoxidil for at least three months Exclusion Criteria: * alopecia of any other type * subject with a history of keloid or blood coagulation disorders underwent anticoagulant therapy * subjects on Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID) medications in seven days prior to the study * subjects who had hair treatment using growth factors, including PRP and microneedling within at least six months prior to the study.

Locations (2)

Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital

Jakarta Pusat, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia

RECRUITING

Universitas Indonesia

Jakarta Pusat, Jakarta Special Capital Region, Indonesia

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Thrombocyte Count in PRP and Whole Blood

We assessed the increase in PRP platelet levels by assessing baseline platelets (using whole blood) and assessing platelet levels in PRP preparations and then calculating multiples. platelet valuie units to be used is (/μL)

Time frame: 6 weeks

Clinical Improvement of Androgenetic Alopecia

We assessed the assessment of clinical improvement in androgenetic alopecia using trichoscopy and trichoscan examination on week 0, 2, 4, and 6. On trichoscopic examination we assessed hair color, hair diameter diversity, vellus hair, and dots. Whereas on trichoscan examination we assessed hair count, hair diameter (mm), hair density (/cm2), hair rate (%) in vellus hair, terminal, anagen and telogen phases and assessed hair mean thickness (mm/cm2) and mean length (mm) and average hair per unit.

Time frame: 6 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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