~2 spots leftby Apr 2026

Follicular Revival in Androgenic Alopecia: Evaluating Use of Micro-needling

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)
Overseen byBrett King, MD, PhD
Age: 18+
Sex: Male
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Academic
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: Yale University
No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial aims to see if using a tattoo machine to create tiny punctures in the scalp can help regrow hair in men over 18 with hair loss. The treatment involves multiple sessions over several months.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Symmetric hair loss from AGA
Hamilton-Norwood IIIa, III, III vertex, IV, Iva, V with low density hair coverage over majority of alopecic areas
No or minimal scalp hair regrowth on oral and/or topical minoxidil

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Tattoo machine (Other)
Participant Groups
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: MicroneedlingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants with androgenic alopecia will receive microneedling with a tattoo machine.

Find a Clinic Near You

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Yale UniversityNew Haven, CT
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Yale UniversityLead Sponsor

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