Would you participate in Aderans phase 2 clinical trials ?

[rtpatter]

Radiant Research is conducting trials in my area. Question is would you participate in the trials if given the chance? I am assuming I would have to give up Rogaine foam if I particpated and scared of the loss I might incur by going off minoxidil. Also any idea how risky this procedure would be. I hate the thought of being a guinea pig.

 

[KeepTheHair]

I think most people probably will. There is probably some safety studies already? You should really ask about minoxidil and stuff and make sure about things this might be a really good opportunity.

 

[nickypoos]

If you arn't on finasteride or dutasteride as it is, minoxidil alone is pretty much a lost cause. Go for it.

 

[KeepTheHair]

I agree...

 

[rtpatter]

I don't think I would qualify based on the fact that I am currently using minoxidil and the fact that I mainly have thinning of the crown instead of a large bald spot. It seems like they want someone who is currently using no treaments and has a nice slick bald spot to test on. I think you have to be off all treatments for at least 6 months before you are considered a canidate.

 

[andrei_eremenko]

hey just lie to them...tell them that u are not using anything...it is a good opportunity...I don't have so much hairloss but I would go there for sure...!

 

[rtpatter]

Unfortunately, I already did the prescreening interview and told them the truth. I would feel bad about lieing, bad karma might come back and kill my hair or something Plus I think the main deterent would be the fact that I'm not a high enough norwood. They ask alot a questions about crown/vertex balding and I don't think I'm quite there yet but we shall see. Although to be honest I'm less than thrilled with the notion of cutting out a 1cm strip for cloning. Plus if I have to come off minoxidil I fear a huge shed.

 

[KeepTheHair]

:dunno: Why are you only using minoxidil? Don't you care about your hair?

 

[Cassin]

I think you taking minoxidil...ever... disqualifies you.

 

[hairandthere]

If you really want to keep your hair, why would you take the risk of going off treatments and being given a placebo?

I could see someone participating if they refuse to any other available treatments though.

 

[rtpatter]

Yeah I don't think i want to give up minoxidil and just can't justify finasteride. I care about hair but not at the risk of my health.

 

[andrei_eremenko]

it is good that they are asking for a high norwood...it looks like they want to fix it begening with the worst situation norwood 5-6 and just not trying to make a little dense a diffuse thinner or a norwood 2-3!