Comparing a face cream with laser treatment to a face cream alone for excessive facial hair in women
Official title: Comparison of Eflornithine Cream Combined With Intense Pulsed Light Versus Intense Pulsed Light Alone for Hirsutism in Women
Run by Khyber Teaching Hospital · NCT06976424 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if using a face cream along with laser treatment can help women with excessive facial hair more effectively than just using the cream alone.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 4 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 122 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Khyber Teaching Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Peshawar, Kpk and 2 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 15, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | July 3, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06976424 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are women aged 18-45 with a diagnosis of hirsutism.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are pregnant, have severe acne, or suffer from immunodeficiency may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of combining eflornithine cream with intense pulsed light laser treatment versus using eflornithine cream alone for women suffering from hirsutism. Hirsutism is characterized by excessive hair growth in females, often due to hormonal imbalances. The trial aims to determine if the addition of laser treatment enhances the results of the topical cream. Participants will be women aged 18-45 diagnosed with hirsutism, and the study will take place at Khyber Teaching Hospital in Peshawar, KPK.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a more effective treatment option for women dealing with excessive facial hair.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on individual treatments for hirsutism, this specific combination of eflornithine cream and laser treatment is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Gender (Female) Age between 18-45 Years Women with hirsutism as mentioned in the operational definition Exclusion Criteria: Pregnant women Women with severe acne Women with immunodeficiency
Where it's running
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Khyber Teaching Hospital
Peshawar, Kpk, Pakistan Recruiting -
Khyber Teaching Hospital
Peshawar, Kpk, Pakistan Recruiting -
Khyber Teachinng Hospital
Peshawar, Kpk, Pakistan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Umaima Nazar, MBBS
- Email: umaimanazar123@gmail.com
- Phone: +923355869079
How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.