A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness and Safety of 5 Percent Minoxidil Foam in the Treatment of Male Pattern Hair Loss

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2004-07-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: Male

Summary

The primary purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of a topical 5% minoxidil formulation in males for the treatment of pattern hair loss. The secondary purpose is to evaluate the safety of a topical 5% minoxidil formulation in males when used twice daily for the treatment of pattern hair loss and to obtain the safety data on the investigational product when used twice daily for up to one year.

• Phase: Phase 3
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Johnson & Johnson Consumer and Personal Products Worldwide
• Treatments: Minoxidil

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• presence of androgenetic alopecia with vertex pattern IIIv, IV, or V on the Norwood Hamilton Scale

• Male sex, age 15 to 49, good health

• Willingness to have a dot tattoo placed in the target area of the scalp during the study

• Willingness to maintain normal shampooing habits and products during the study

• Willingness to maintain the same hair style, approximate length, and hair color throughout the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Known sensitivity to the investigational product