E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.1 | Medical condition(s) being investigated |
Otherwise healthy men with androgenetic alopecia (Hamilton-Norwood Scale IIIvertex to VI) in the temple and vertex area. |
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E.1.1.1 | Medical condition in easily understood language |
Men with hair thinning in the temple AND the vertex region, showing the typical form of androgenetic alopecia. Men should be otherwise healthy. |
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E.1.1.2 | Therapeutic area | Diseases [C] - Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases [C17] |
MedDRA Classification |
E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 13.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | PT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10068168 |
E.1.2 | Term | Androgenetic alopecia |
E.1.2 | System Organ Class | 10040785 - Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders |
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E.1.3 | Condition being studied is a rare disease | No |
E.2 Objective of the trial |
E.2.1 | Main objective of the trial |
Primary objective is the change of target area non-vellus hair count in the temple region (t-TAHC) [n/cm²] after 24 weeks |
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E.2.2 | Secondary objectives of the trial |
Change of target area non-vellus hair count in the vertex region (v-TAHC) [n/cm²] compared to baseline after 24, 52, 76 and 104 weeks
Change of cumulative hair width in non-vellus hair in temple and vertex region (t-TAHW; v-TAHW) [mm/cm²] compared to baseline after 24, 52, 76 and 104 weeks
Change of t-TAHC, v-TAHC, t-TAHW and v-TAHW comparing 5% MTF and Placebo Topical Foam (plaTF) groups
Global expert panel rating change in scalp coverage: week 24 compared to baseline, week 104 compared to baseline and week 104 compared to week 24 via assessment of global temple and vertex photographs
Subject rating of change in scalp coverage: week 24 compared to baseline, week 104 compared to baseline and week 104 compared to week 24 via global temple and vertex photographs
Assessing the investigational products safety by means of clinical examination (local intolerance, AE, SAE) |
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E.2.3 | Trial contains a sub-study | No |
E.3 | Principal inclusion criteria |
- Male, age 18 to 70, in general good health.
- Exhibits male AGA based on a discernable hair loss in temple and vertex region rating Hamilton-Norwood Scale IIIvertex to VI
- Subjects who give their consent to the study after thorough explanation and who personally signed and dated the informed consent document indicating that the subject (or a legally acceptable representative), has been informed of all pertinent aspects of the trial.
- Willing to maintain the same hairstyle, hair length and hair color throughout the study.
- Subjects who are willing and able to comply with scheduled visits, treatment plan, mini-tattoo and other trial procedures.
- Accepting the Information form plus accepting and signing the Informed Consent form.
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E.4 | Principal exclusion criteria |
- Known to be hypersensitive to minoxidil, hair dye (p-phenylendiamin), tattoo ink, fragrances, hair gel or any vehicle components
- Current or 4 weeks dated back use of medical shampoos or solutions which include Ketoconazol or the like (e. g. Terzolin®) in the target region interfering with the study product or examination method
- Current or 3 months dated back use of topical treatment in the target regions taken for more then 2 consecutive weeks interfering with the study product (topical corticosteroids, aminexil, minoxidil, estrogens)
- Current or 3 months dated back use of systemic treatment (drugs or dietary supplement) taken for more than 2 consecutive weeks interfering with the study product or examination method (beta blocker, Cimetidine, Diazoxid, Isotretionin, corticosteroids, vitamin A intake above 10000 IU per day)
- Current or 12 months dated back use of Finasteride (Propecia®, FinaHair®, etc.), Durasteride or a similar product
- Within past 12 months undergoing chemotherapy or receiving cytotoxic agents as well as radiation and/or laser/surgical therapy of the scalp
- Current or prior enrollment in any other investigational medication (drug) study within the 4 weeks prior to study initiation.
- Presence of hair transplants, hair weaves, non-breathable wigs or hair bonding
- Current or 2 months dated back severe diet or presenting a history of eating disorder
- Any dermatological disorders of the scalp in the target region with the possibility of interfering with the study product or examination method, such as fungal or bacterial infections, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema, folliculitis, scars or scalp atrophy
- Untreated persisting hypertension
- Active hair loss or history within the past 3 months including diffuse telogen effluvium, alopecia areata, scarring alopecia
- Other severe, acute or chronic medical condition that may lead to hair loss or interfere with the interpretation of trial results (e. g. untreated hypothyroidism)
- Individuals who are institutionalized by court or regulatory order
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E.5 End points |
E.5.1 | Primary end point(s) |
Primary endpoint is the change of target area non-vellus hair count in the temple region (t-TAHC) [n/cm²] compared to baseline after 24 weeks |
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E.5.1.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
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E.5.2 | Secondary end point(s) |
Change of target area non-vellus hair count in the vertex region (v-TAHC) [n/cm²] compared to baseline after 24, 52, 76 and 104 weeks
Change of cumulative hair width in non-vellus hair in temple and vertex region (t-TAHW; v-TAHW) [mm/cm²] compared to baseline after 24, 52, 76 and 104 weeks
Change of t-TAHC, v-TAHC, t-TAHW and v-TAHW comparing 5% MTF and Placebo Topical Foam (plaTF) groups
Global expert panel rating change in scalp coverage: week 24 compared to baseline, week 104 compared to baseline and week 104 compared to week 24 via assessment of global temple and vertex photographs
Subject rating of change in scalp coverage: week 24 compared to baseline, week 104 compared to baseline and week 104 compared to week 24 via global temple and vertex photographs
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E.5.2.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
Baseline, week 24, week 52, week 76, week 104 |
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E.6 and E.7 Scope of the trial |
E.6 | Scope of the trial |
E.6.1 | Diagnosis | No |
E.6.2 | Prophylaxis | No |
E.6.3 | Therapy | Yes |
E.6.4 | Safety | Yes |
E.6.5 | Efficacy | Yes |
E.6.6 | Pharmacokinetic | No |
E.6.7 | Pharmacodynamic | No |
E.6.8 | Bioequivalence | No |
E.6.9 | Dose response | No |
E.6.10 | Pharmacogenetic | No |
E.6.11 | Pharmacogenomic | No |
E.6.12 | Pharmacoeconomic | No |
E.6.13 | Others | No |
E.7 | Trial type and phase |
E.7.1 | Human pharmacology (Phase I) | No |
E.7.1.1 | First administration to humans | No |
E.7.1.2 | Bioequivalence study | No |
E.7.1.3 | Other | No |
E.7.1.3.1 | Other trial type description | |
E.7.2 | Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II) | Yes |
E.7.3 | Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) | No |
E.7.4 | Therapeutic use (Phase IV) | No |
E.8 Design of the trial |
E.8.1 | Controlled | Yes |
E.8.1.1 | Randomised | Yes |
E.8.1.2 | Open | No |
E.8.1.3 | Single blind | No |
E.8.1.4 | Double blind | Yes |
E.8.1.5 | Parallel group | Yes |
E.8.1.6 | Cross over | No |
E.8.1.7 | Other | Yes |
E.8.1.7.1 | Other trial design description |
24 weeks double-blinded phase with a subsequent 80 weeks open label extension |
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E.8.2 | Comparator of controlled trial |
E.8.2.1 | Other medicinal product(s) | No |
E.8.2.2 | Placebo | Yes |
E.8.2.3 | Other | No |
E.8.2.4 | Number of treatment arms in the trial | 2 |
E.8.3 |
The trial involves single site in the Member State concerned
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E.8.4 | The trial involves multiple sites in the Member State concerned | No |
E.8.5 | The trial involves multiple Member States | No |
E.8.6 Trial involving sites outside the EEA |
E.8.6.1 | Trial being conducted both within and outside the EEA | No |
E.8.6.2 | Trial being conducted completely outside of the EEA | No |
E.8.7 | Trial has a data monitoring committee | Yes |
E.8.8 |
Definition of the end of the trial and justification where it is not the last
visit of the last subject undergoing the trial
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Last visit of the last subject at week 104 will be the end of the trial. |
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E.8.9 Initial estimate of the duration of the trial |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned years | 2 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned months | 8 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned days | 0 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial years | 2 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial months | 8 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial days | 0 |