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Comparison of Topical Calcipotriol and Intralesional Steroids in Alopecia Areata

NCT07453238 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: PHASE4 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2026-03-05

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Summary

This randomized controlled trial compares the effectiveness of topical calcipotriol and intralesional corticosteroids in the treatment of alopecia areata. Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition that causes non-scarring hair loss and can significantly affect quality of life. Intralesional corticosteroids are commonly used as first-line therapy; however, response rates vary and treatment may be associated with discomfort and local adverse effects.

Sixty adult patients with patchy alopecia areata involving less than 50% of the scalp were randomly assigned to receive either topical calcipotriol or intralesional corticosteroid injections for 12 weeks. Participants were evaluated at four-week intervals. Treatment response was assessed using the Severity of Alopecia Tool (SALT) score and percentage improvement from baseline.

The primary objective is to compare reduction in SALT score between the two treatment groups. Secondary outcomes include overall treatment efficacy and safety. The findings aim to determine whether topical calcipotriol provides superior or comparable clinical benefit to intralesional corticosteroids in patients with alopecia areata.

Conditions

Interventions

DRUG

Calcipotriol

Topical calcipotriol 0.005% ointment was applied to affected scalp areas twice daily for 12 weeks. Participants were instructed to apply a thin layer over alopecia patches and gently massage into the scalp. Treatment response was evaluated at weeks 4, 8, and 12 using the Severity of Alopecia Tool (SALT) score. Adverse effects were monitored throughout the study period

DRUG

Triamcinolone Acetonide

Triamcinolone acetonide was administered as intralesional injections at a concentration of 5 mg/mL into alopecia patches at 4-week intervals for 12 weeks. Injections were delivered intradermally using a fine-gauge needle, with dose distributed across affected lesions according to lesion size. Clinical response was assessed at weeks 4, 8, and 12 using the Severity of Alopecia Tool (SALT) score. Participants were monitored for local adverse effects such as skin atrophy and telangiectasia.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Hayat Abad Medical Complex, Peshawar

    lead OTHER_GOV

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-04-01
Primary Completion
2026-10-01
Completion
2026-10-01

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