5,000 patients join quest to unravel hair loss mystery
NCT ID NCT05745389
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This observational study will follow about 5,000 adults with alopecia areata across North America to learn more about the condition, how it changes over time, and how it is currently treated. Researchers will collect data from doctor visits and patient surveys to better understand the disease's natural history and impact on quality of life. No new treatments are being tested; the goal is simply to gather real-world information.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this registry could provide valuable insights into how alopecia areata progresses and is managed, potentially guiding future treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly test a new therapy. Results may take years and might not lead to immediate changes in care.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 5,000 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2022
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2099
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A research network
The lead sponsor is a research network or cooperative group.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patients are enrolled in the AA Registry during regularly scheduled office visits. Selected dermatologists are invited to participate as investigators in the Registry.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * A subject must meet all the following criteria to participate in the registry: 1. Has been diagnosed with alopecia areata by a dermatologist or a qualified dermatology practitioner. 2. Is at least 18 years of age or older. 3. Is willing to provide Personal Information. 4. Is prescribed or starting an Enrollment Eligible Medication at the time of enrollment. Exclusion Criteria: * Any of the following would exclude the subject from participating in the registry: 1. Is participating or planning to participate in a double-blind randomized trial for an AA drug. Note: Concurrent participation in another observational registry or open-label Phase 3b/4 trial is allowed.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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Study contacts
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Contact
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Contact
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Locations
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CorEvitas, LLC
RECRUITINGWaltham, Massachusetts, 02451, United States
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