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Topical Finasteride in the Treatment of Idiopathic Hirsutism

Information source: Iran University of Medical Sciences
Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on June 20, 2008
Link to the current ClinicalTrials.gov record.

Condition(s) targeted: Idiopathic Hirsutism

Intervention: topical finasteride (Drug)

Phase: N/A

Status: Completed

Sponsored by: Iran University of Medical Sciences

Official(s) and/or principal investigator(s):
iraj heydari, professor assistant, Study Director, Affiliation: endocrine and metabolism centre of Iran University of Medical Sciences

Summary

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

Clinical Details

Official title: The Efficacy of Topical Finasteride in the Treatment of Idiopathic Hirsutism

Study design: Treatment, Single Blind (Subject), Single Group Assignment

Primary outcome: the efficacy of topical finasteride was determined by comparison of Ferriman-Gallwey score before and after medication

Secondary outcome: the efficacy of topical finasteride was determined by comparison of mean hair thickness before and after medication

Eligibility

Minimum age: N/A. Maximum age: N/A. Gender(s): Female.

Criteria:

Inclusion Criteria:

- Idiopathic hirsutism which is defined as normal levels of androgens and normal

ovulation

- Normal serum prolactin

Exclusion Criteria:

- Pregnancy

- Simultaneous use of other drugs for the treatment of hirsutism

Locations and Contacts

Additional Information

Starting date: February 2006
Ending date: October 2006
Last updated: November 26, 2007

Page last updated: June 20, 2008

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