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Point-of-Care Adipose-derived Cells for Hair Growth

NCT02729415 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 8

Last updated 2019-03-25

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Summary

Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most common form of hair loss and affects 50% and 23% of Caucasian men and women, respectively, over the age of 50. The percentage of men and women affected over the age of 70 increases to 80% and 60% of Caucasian men and women, respectively. Although alopecia is considered a minor dermatologic condition, it is seen as a serious condition with major life consequences by those with alopecia and has been associated with increased incidence of myocardial infarction, hypertension and hypercholesterolaemia. Androgenetic alopecia is associated with feelings of anxiety, depression and various personality disorders among men and women due to physical appearance. Depression, anxiety, aggressiveness, impaired quality of life and social inadequacy have been documented. The presence of alopecia in women is particularly stressful.

ADSCs (Adipose Derived Stromal Cells), also called Stromal Vascular Fraction (SVF) cells, include regenerative cell populations derived from adipose tissue and thus are potentially important to multiple disease processes and therapeutic applications for the repair and regeneration of acute and chronically damaged tissues. It has been postulated that SVF cells may promote hair regeneration by increasing the hair-inducing ability of dermal papillae (DP) cells.

The general objective of this study is to conduct a safety and feasibility study of a single injection of autologous adipose-derived SVF cells for the treatment of alopecia.

Conditions

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Stromal Vascular Fraction Cells (SVF Cells) Injection

The procedure involves the injection of stromal vascular fraction cells (SVF Cells) into the scalp. The injection will be performed once in the middle of two perpendicular sides of a 2 x 2 cm area.

PROCEDURE

Liposuction

Tissue collection involving the micro-harvest of subcutaneous adipose tissue to harvest the stromal vascular fraction cells (SVF Cells).

OTHER

Hair Measurements

Hair measurements will be performed using a computerized handheld USB camera at baseline, 6 weeks, and months 3 and 6 after treatment.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Florida

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Adam Katz, MD · University of Florida

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2016-10-31
Primary Completion
2019-01-31
Completion
2019-01-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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Diseases

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