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Hair loss gene clue found?

NCT ID NCT07455708

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Benha University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether a specific gene (NR3C1) that helps control inflammation is linked to alopecia areata, an autoimmune condition that causes hair loss. Researchers compared 120 people with and without the condition to see if gene variations affect disease risk or severity. The goal was to better understand the biology behind the disease, not to test a new treatment.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

120 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2023

Finished

Dec 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

The study will include 60 patients clinically diagnosed with alopecia areata and 60 age- and sex-matched healthy controls recruited from the same geographic area.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria (Cases): * Clinically diagnosed alopecia areata * Age ≥ 18 years * Both sexes * Willingness to participate and provide informed consent Inclusion Criteria (Controls): * Apparently healthy individuals * No history of autoimmune disease * Age- and sex-matched to cases * Provided informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of other autoimmune or inflammatory diseases * Current systemic immunosuppressive therapy * Pregnancy or lactation * Refusal to participate

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alopecia areata

As listed by the trial registrant

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Alopecia areata(AA)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Benha University

    Banhā, Qalyubia Governorate, 13511, Egypt

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