๐๏ธ Verified NIH Record โข Updated 2026-06-29
Azelaic Acid as a Novel Treatment for Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA) (NCT05416333)
A Pilot Study of Azelaic Acid as a Novel Treatment for Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
๐ต Active, Not Recruiting Early Phase1 ๐ Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
๐ฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this pilot study is to determine if azelaic acid shows potential to be an effective treatment for Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA). In this study, the aim is to compare azelaic acid vs placebo since azelaic acid may increase anti-inflammatory effects that affect the hair growth cycle.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Wake Forest University Health Scieces โ Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Age range: 18 Years
๐งช Interventions in This Study
๐ "Do I Qualify?" โ 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ
๐ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Wake Forest University Health Scieces โ Winston-Salem, North Carolina
๐ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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- Deucravacitinib in the Treatment of Cicatricial Alopecias โ New York, New York
- A Pilot Study of Revian Red All LED Cap as a Novel Treatment for Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia โ Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Safety and Biomarker Responses of Delgocitinib (JAK1,2,3/TYK2 Inhibitor) in Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia and Lichen Planopilaris โ New York, New York
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๐ก How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.