Dual treatment with KeraFactor and Revian LED for female pattern hair loss
Official title: Dual Modality Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia With KeraFactor® Solution and Revian® LED Light Therapy: A Randomized, Placebo Controlled Study
Run by K. Kay Durairaj, MD, FACS, A Medical Corporation · NCT07810504 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether using a scalp-stimulating serum together with a Revian LED cap helps women with androgenic alopecia grow more hair than each treatment alone or placebo.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 35 Years to 55 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | K. Kay Durairaj, MD, FACS, A Medical Corporation Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy |
| Locations | 1 site (Pasadena, California) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 17, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | January 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | September 9, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07810504 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Women aged 35–55 with clinically diagnosed androgenic alopecia, willing to use the study products and comply with follow-up visits and assessments.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals may not experience meaningful hair regrowth and could experience common study-related risks or no improvement.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is a single-center, randomized, placebo-controlled interventional study enrolling 40 women aged 35 to 55 with clinically diagnosed androgenic alopecia. Participants are assigned to one of four groups in equal numbers: serum alone, placebo serum with LED cap, serum with LED cap, or placebo serum alone, with the device use being open-label and outcome assessors blinded where feasible. The trial lasts 24 weeks, with baseline, week 12, and week 24 assessments including photography and AI-based hair metrics, along with patient- and physician-reported outcomes and safety monitoring. Primary goal is to determine if combination therapy yields greater hair growth than any single modality or placebo; secondary endpoints cover hair density, fiber diameter, follicular metrics, aesthetics, and safety. Screening includes comprehensive labs and a dermatologic scalp exam to confirm eligibility and stratify by menopausal status.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants could experience greater hair regrowth and improved appearance with a non-surgical, at-home-friendly approach.
How similar studies have gone: Prior studies using light therapy or topical stimulants show mixed to favorable results; this combination approach is exploring potential additive effects.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteriaz: * Female participants aged 35 to 55 years, inclusive. * Clinically diagnosed with androgenic alopecia. * Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-VI. * Willingness to undergo baseline laboratory screening, including CBC, TSH, iron/TIBC, 25-hydroxyvitamin D, ferritin, free testosterone, total testosterone, estradiol (E2), and FSH, to confirm eligibility and stratification status. * Generally healthy individuals with no significant dermatological conditions affecting the scalp, such as eczema, psoriasis, or folliculitis, that could interfere with treatment assessment. * Willingness to maintain a consistent hair care routine and refrain from new hair treatments, supplements, or grooming practices that could confound study results. * Willingness and ability to provide recent laboratory results to establish baseline metabolic parameters. * Participants must have a smartphone or tablet that operates on iOS version 11.0 or higher and/or Android 9.0 or higher, access to the Apple App Store or Google Play to download the REVIAN app, and internet or wireless network connectivity. * Commitment to avoid hair dryer use for at least 48 hours before and after each office visit. * Commitment to avoid hair extensions for at least 6 months prior to and throughout the study duration. * Ability and willingness to adhere to the study protocol, including scheduled visits and assessments. * Willingness to allow trichoscopic and photographic documentation of the scalp and hair. * Ability and willingness to provide written informed consent after being fully informed about the study's nature, purpose, procedures, potential risks, and benefits. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of autoimmune or pathologic causes of hair loss, such as alopecia areata or lichen planus. * Active scalp disorders or infections, such as eczema, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, or folliculitis. * Clinically significant abnormalities in baseline screening labs, including CBC, TSH, iron/TIBC, 25-hydroxyvitamin D, ferritin, free testosterone, total testosterone, E2, and FSH, that fall outside satisfactory ranges for hair growth or indicate an underlying medical pathology, such as iron deficiency anemia or thyroid dysfunction. * History of hypersensitivity to any components of KeraFactor scalp-stimulating solution. * Presence of a medical condition that makes the skin sensitive to sun or light, or use of photosensitizing medications, shampoos, lotions, or other therapies that sensitize the skin to light. * Medical conditions or medications known to significantly affect hair growth, including uncontrolled thyroid disorders, anemia, cancer, chemotherapy, spironolactone, 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, or cyproterone. * Active use of GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound, or similar medications. * Active use of topical treatments for hair regrowth, such as minoxidil or finasteride. * Pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the study. * Unrealistic expectations or psychological conditions that may impact study compliance or satisfaction. * Continual use of red-light or low-level laser therapy outside of study requirements. * Recent initiation of topical hair regrowth treatments, such as minoxidil or finasteride. * Continual use of minoxidil, finasteride, or other hair regrowth treatments. * Any active cancer or cancer diagnosis. * Active smoking habit. * History of hair transplant procedures. * Significant scalp scarring or structural anomalies in treatment zones. * Recent major surgeries or medical interventions within the last 3 months. * History of prolonged or repeated mechanical tension on the hair or scalp, such as tight hairstyles contributing to traction alopecia.
Where it's running
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K. Kay Durairaj, M.D., A Medical Corp.
Pasadena, California, United States Recruiting
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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.