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CompletedNCT00564252Updated Nov 27, 2007

Topical Finasteride in the Treatment of Idiopathic Hirsutism

An interventional study of topical finasteride in Idiopathic Hirsutism, sponsored by Iran University of Medical Sciences. Completed. Open to female participants. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2007-11-27.

Sponsored by Iran University of Medical Sciences · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
56
Allocation
Not applicable
Sex
Female
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Study summary

the purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of topical Finasteride in the treatment of idiopathic hirsutism

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Conditions studied

  • Idiopathic Hirsutism

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
Child (0–17), Adult (18–64), Older adult (65+)
Sexes eligible
Female
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Idiopathic hirsutism which is defined as normal levels of androgens and normal ovulation
  • Normal serum prolactin

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnancy
  • Simultaneous use of other drugs for the treatment of hirsutism
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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
Single (Participant)
Enrollment
56 participants (actual)

Interventions

  • Drugtopical finasteride

    0.2%topical(cream)finasteride twice a day for six months

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. the efficacy of topical finasteride was determined by comparison of Ferriman-Gallwey score before and after medication

    Time frame: 6 months

Secondary outcomes

  1. the efficacy of topical finasteride was determined by comparison of mean hair thickness before and after medication

    Time frame: 6 months

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Study locations

No study locations are listed for this record.

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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT00564252
Lead sponsor
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Collaborators
Firuzgar hospital affiliated to Iran University of Medical Sciences
First posted
Nov 27, 2007
Start date
Feb 2006
Completion
Oct 2006
Last update
Nov 27, 2007

Study contacts

iraj heydari, professor assistant
study director · endocrine and metabolism centre of Iran University of Medical Sciences

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
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