drugset / Trial / NCT01246284

The Efficacy and Safety of Different Concentrations of Localized Injections of Steroids in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata

NCT01246284

Completed 5 enrolled University of British Columbia
RandomizedSingle-groupDouble-blindTreatment

Summary

Alopecia areata (AA) is a disease characterized by areas of hair loss. Localized steroid injections is the standard treatment for limited disease. There are no existing studies that compare different concentrations of steroids in the treatment of AA. This study will compare the efficacy and safety of different concentrations of localized steroid injections in the treatment of AA. Six treatment sessions will be done over 6 to 9 months. The investigators will compare the following concentrations: 2,5mg/ml, 5mg/ml, 10mg/ml, and normal saline.

Timeline

Start
2010-12
Primary completion
2014-07
Completion
2014-07

Drugs

EvaluationDrugModalityDoseRoute
Comparator Triamcinolone Acetonide Other / unclassified 2.5 mg/ml Other
Comparator Triamcinolone Acetonide Other / unclassified 5 mg/ml Other
Comparator Triamcinolone Acetonide Other / unclassified 10 mg/ml Other

Indications