New study pits cyclosporine against methotrexate for Kids' hair loss

NCT ID NCT07381556

First seen Feb 02, 2026 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study compares two drugs, cyclosporine and methotrexate, to see which works better for children aged 2-17 with moderate-to-severe alopecia areata, a condition causing patchy hair loss. About 50 children will choose their preferred treatment and be followed for 9 months. The main goal is to measure hair regrowth using a standard scalp scoring tool.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Erasmus MC

    RECRUITING

    Rotterdam, Netherlands

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