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| Benev Company, Inc. | INDUSTRY |
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This clinical trial is testing a new approach to help improve hair thinning using a combination of cosmetic treatments. The purpose of the study is to learn whether applying exosomes to the scalp, along with microneedling and a precision cooling device called TargetCool™. This study aims to determine whether this combination approach offers synergistic benefits for individuals with hair thinning.
Exosomes are tiny particles that come from stem cells and contain growth factors and other nutrients. They are being studied for their potential to help regenerate skin and hair. TargetCool™ is an FDA-cleared device that uses precision cooling to reduce inflammation and improve comfort. Microneedling is a common, minimally invasive procedure that uses small needles to stimulate the skin and help absorb topical products more effectively.
The study will include healthy men (ages 18 to 70) and women (ages approximately 45 to 70) who are not of childbearing potential. A total of 9 to 15 participants will be randomly placed into one of three groups:
Group 1: Exosomes with TargetCool™ Group 2: Microneedling followed by exosomes and TargetCool™ Group 3: Microneedling followed by exosomes only Participants will receive four treatments over 9 weeks. Each visit may include microneedling, TargetCool™ treatment, and exosome application depending on group assignment. A small tattoo will be placed on the scalp to help capture consistent photographs, and a special imaging system (Canfield HairMetrix®) will be used to measure hair changes.
Participants will return for follow-up visits at 3 and 6 months after the final treatment. The results will help determine whether this combination of cosmetic treatments is safe and beneficial for people experiencing hair thinning.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| TargetCool with Benev exosome Boost | Active Comparator |
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| Microneedling followed by TargetCool Boosting with Benev exosome | Active Comparator |
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| Microneedling to depth of 0.5mm followed by Benev exosome topical | Active Comparator |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Scalp tattoo | Device | A micropigmentation scalp tattoo will be applied at baseline to mark consistent photographic sites. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change in Terminal Hair Counts | Terminal hair is defined as coarse hair, short or long, found on the scalp with minimum cross-sectional diameter of 40 micrometers. This is calculated by the Canfield HairMetrix System. | 32 weeks (8 months) |
| Change in Vellus Hair Counts | Vellus hair is defined as fine, short hairs found on the scalp with maximum cross-sectional diameter of 40 micrometers. This is calculated by the Canfield HairMetrix System. | 32 weeks (8 months) |
| Change in Total Hair Counts | Total hairs equals the sum of Terminal and Vellus hairs in the target area. This is calculated by the Canfield HairMetrix System. | 32 weeks (8 months) |
| Change in average hair width | This is the average hair width calculated in micrometers by the Canfield HairMetrix System. | 32 weeks (8 months) |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Investigator Hair Growth Global Improvement Scale | The treating Investigator will complete this assessment by circling the number on the scale that corresponds to the description that best fits the current global growth improvement at delineated visits as indicated in the schedule of events, compared to baseline. The Investigator will complete this assessment at the end of study. The Investigator must complete this assessment using global photographs obtained compared to baseline. In addition, the Investigator may use their clinical judgment from the in-person visit. 3 Greatly worsened 2 Moderately worsened 1 Slightly worsened 0 No change
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Frequency of both local and systemic Adverse Events | An adverse event is any adverse change from the subject's baseline condition, i.e. any subjective signs and symptoms, or change in a concomitant disease present at the screening visit. This includes inter-current signs, symptoms, illness and significant deviations from baseline which may occur during the course of the clinical study, whether considered related to treatment or not. |
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Marc Avram, MD | Principal Investigator | |
| Dawn Queen, MD | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Marc Avram MD | New York | New York | 10021 | United States |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32450131 | Background | Ha DH, Kim SD, Lee J, Kwon HH, Park GH, Yang SH, Jung JY, Lee JH, Park SR, Youn J, Lee SH, Kim JE, Lim J, Lee HK, Cho BS, Yi YW. Toxicological evaluation of exosomes derived from human adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem/stromal cells. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol. 2020 Aug;115:104686. doi: 10.1016/j.yrtph.2020.104686. Epub 2020 May 22. | |
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| Label | URL |
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| TargetCool | View source |
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De-identified individual participant data (IPD) that underlie the results reported in this study will be shared.
Beginning 6 months after publication and available for up to 2 years.
Requests must include a brief proposal outlining study aims and methodology. The study team will review each request for scientific merit. Data will be shared via secure, password-protected transfer.
Researchers may request access by contacting michele@dravram.com.
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| ID | Term |
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| D006201 | Hair Diseases |
| D000505 | Alopecia |
| ID | Term |
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| D012871 | Skin Diseases |
| D017437 | Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases |
| D007039 | Hypotrichosis |
| D020763 | Pathological Conditions, Anatomical |
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| Canfield HairMetrix® | Device | Canfield HairMetrix® imaging will be utilized to capture global and trichoscopic hair measurements. |
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| TargetCool | Device | Boosting will be used to apply exosomes |
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| Microneedle-facilitated lidocaine application | Device | Microneedling will be performed to a depth of 0.5 mm. |
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| 32 weeks (8 months) |
| Change in Subject Hair Self-Assessment Questionnaire scores | Overall hair appearance:
| 32 weeks (8 months) |
| Change in Hair Treatment Subject Satisfaction Questionnaire scores |
| 32 weeks (8 months) |
| 32 weeks (8 months) |
| Ersan M, Ozer E, Akin O, Tasli PN, Sahin F. Effectiveness of Exosome Treatment in Androgenetic Alopecia: Outcomes of a Prospective Study. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2024 Nov;48(21):4262-4271. doi: 10.1007/s00266-024-04332-3. Epub 2024 Aug 22. |
| 37996318 | Background | Zhou Y, Seo J, Tu S, Nanmo A, Kageyama T, Fukuda J. Exosomes for hair growth and regeneration. J Biosci Bioeng. 2024 Jan;137(1):1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiosc.2023.11.001. Epub 2023 Nov 23. |
| 35441799 | Background | Kost Y, Muskat A, Mhaimeed N, Nazarian RS, Kobets K. Exosome therapy in hair regeneration: A literature review of the evidence, challenges, and future opportunities. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2022 Aug;21(8):3226-3231. doi: 10.1111/jocd.15008. Epub 2022 Jun 2. |
| 37381168 | Background | Gupta AK, Wang T, Rapaport JA. Systematic review of exosome treatment in hair restoration: Preliminary evidence, safety, and future directions. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2023 Sep;22(9):2424-2433. doi: 10.1111/jocd.15869. Epub 2023 Jun 28. |
| 39447204 | Background | Queen D, Avram MR. Exosomes for Treating Hair Loss: A Review of Clinical Studies. Dermatol Surg. 2025 Apr 1;51(4):409-415. doi: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000004480. Epub 2024 Oct 24. |
| Exosome Regenerative Complex+ | View source |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |