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NCT05416333 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Early Phase 1

Azelaic Acid as a Novel Treatment for Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA)

A Early Phase 1 study of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia, sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences.

Active
Registry status
Early Phase 1
Development phase
18
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT05416333: Active Early Phase 1 study of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia, sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences.

NCT05416333 is a Early Phase 1 study of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia that is active but no longer recruiting, run by Wake Forest University Health Sciences. The registered enrollment target is 18 participants, below the 53-participant average among 2,764 other Early Phase 1 trials with a reported enrollment target (66% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT05416333, a Early Phase 1 study of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences.

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
Registry status
Early Phase 1
Development phase
18 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

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.

Primary Outcome

measured by standardized photos and dermatoscope photos

Interventions

  • DRUG azelaic acid
  • OTHER usual medication for CCCA

Study Locations (1)

North Carolina

  • Wake Forest University Health Scieces - Winston-Salem

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 18 participants
Start Date 2024-08-12
Est. Completion 2026-12
Phase Early Phase 1
Wake Forest University Health Sciences

1,140 total trials

What the registry record for NCT05416333 still lists

NCT05416333 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 18 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 53-participant average among 2,764 other Early Phase 1 trials with a reported enrollment target (66% lower).

The record links to 1 condition, with Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which azelaic acid is the first listed.

NCT05416333 reports a single indexed study location in North Carolina.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT05416333 about?

NCT05416333 is a clinical study titled "Azelaic Acid as a Novel Treatment for Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA)". 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 hai...

What is the current status of trial NCT05416333?

This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a Early Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 18 participants. The study started on 2024-08-12. Estimated completion is 2026-12.

What conditions does trial NCT05416333 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05416333?

The interventions under investigation include: azelaic acid (DRUG), usual medication for CCCA (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05416333?

This trial is sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences, which has 1,140 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT05416333 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across North Carolina. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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Where NCT05416333's enrollment target sits among peer trials

18 1316th of 2000 higher than 651 of 2,000 other Early Phase 1 trials

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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