Over 150 active hair loss clinical trials in the US are enrolling patients, and organized tracking data accelerates the screening process. myhairline.ai's standardized density data and treatment history align with common clinical trial enrollment documentation requirements, giving your application a documented foundation that trial coordinators can evaluate quickly.
This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.
Why Clinical Trials Need Your Documentation
Hair loss clinical trials invest significant resources in each enrolled participant. Screening costs, monitoring equipment, and investigational drug supplies make every enrollment decision consequential. Trial coordinators prefer applicants who can demonstrate they meet the inclusion criteria with organized documentation rather than verbal self-reports.
The documentation that strengthens your application falls into four categories.
| Documentation Category | What Trials Need | How Tracking Data Helps |
|---|---|---|
| Hair loss classification | Confirmed Norwood or Ludwig stage | AI-based Norwood classification with photo evidence |
| Baseline photography | Standardized photos from multiple angles | Guided capture protocol produces consistent images |
| Treatment history | Complete list of past and current treatments | Timestamped treatment log with dates and dosages |
| Progression evidence | Proof that hair loss is active or stable | Longitudinal density readings showing trend |
Arriving at your screening appointment with this data organized in a single report saves the trial coordinator time and demonstrates that you are likely to be compliant with the monitoring requirements of the trial.
Step 1: Find Trials You May Qualify For
Clinical trials have specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. Common criteria for hair loss trials include:
Typical inclusion criteria:
- Male or female pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) confirmed by Norwood stage range (e.g., Norwood 3 to 5)
- Age range (often 18 to 65)
- Willingness to discontinue current treatments during the washout and trial period
- Ability to attend in-person visits at the trial site
Common exclusion criteria:
- Hair transplant within the past 12 months
- Current use of finasteride or dutasteride within specified washout period
- Active scalp conditions (psoriasis, severe seborrheic dermatitis)
- Pregnancy or planned pregnancy
- Certain systemic conditions or medications
Search clinicaltrials.gov for active hair loss trials in your area. Filter by condition (androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata), status (recruiting), and location. Review the inclusion and exclusion criteria carefully before applying.
Step 2: Match Your Tracking Data to Trial Requirements
Review the specific trial's eligibility criteria against your myhairline.ai data. Pull your most recent density reading, your Norwood classification, and your treatment history.
For example, if a trial requires Norwood Stage 3 to 5 participants:
| Norwood Stage | Typical Grafts Needed | Trial Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 2 | 800 to 1,500 grafts | Below range, would not qualify |
| Stage 3 | 1,500 to 2,200 grafts | Qualifies |
| Stage 4 | 2,500 to 3,500 grafts | Qualifies |
| Stage 5 | 3,000 to 4,500 grafts | Qualifies |
| Stage 6 | 4,000 to 6,000 grafts | Above range, may not qualify |
If your Norwood classification from myhairline.ai falls within the trial's range, you have initial evidence of eligibility. Note that the trial's clinical team will conduct their own assessment during formal screening.
Step 3: Prepare Your Washout Period Documentation
Many trials require a washout period: a span of time where you stop current hair loss treatments before enrollment. Common washout requirements include:
- Finasteride/Dutasteride: 3 to 6 months washout
- Minoxidil: 1 to 3 months washout
- PRP therapy: 6 to 12 months since last session
- Topical treatments: 2 to 4 weeks washout
Use myhairline.ai to document your washout period. Take a density reading on the day you stop your current treatment, then take monthly readings during the washout. This documentation proves to the trial coordinator exactly when you discontinued treatment and what your density looked like during the washout period.
The washout reading also serves as a more accurate baseline for the trial. Your density after washout, not during active treatment, is what the trial will consider your starting point.
Step 4: Export Your Clinical Summary Report
Before your screening appointment, export your myhairline.ai data as a PDF clinical report. This report should include:
- Current Norwood stage classification with supporting photos
- Density trend over your tracking period
- Complete treatment history with dates
- Washout documentation if applicable
- Any concurrent blood work results you have logged
Print two copies: one for the trial coordinator and one for your own records. The report gives the screening team a quick overview of your hair loss profile before they conduct their own formal evaluation.
Step 5: Demonstrate Compliance Capability
Trial coordinators assess not just your eligibility but your likelihood of complying with the trial protocol. Many trials require regular site visits, daily medication compliance, and periodic photography sessions over 6 to 12 months.
Your myhairline.ai tracking history demonstrates exactly this type of compliance. If you have 6 or more months of consistent monthly density readings, treatment logs, and standardized photos, you are showing the trial team that you can maintain a monitoring protocol over time.
This is particularly valuable for trials testing new treatments where dropout rates are a major concern. A patient with a documented history of consistent tracking is a lower dropout risk than one with no prior monitoring experience.
What Happens During Trial Screening
At your screening appointment, the trial's clinical team will conduct their own evaluation regardless of your tracking data. This typically includes:
- Clinical examination of your scalp
- Dermatoscopy or trichoscopy imaging
- Norwood/Ludwig classification by the investigator
- Blood work (CBC, metabolic panel, hormones)
- Medical history review
- Photography using the trial's standardized protocol
Your myhairline.ai data supplements but does not replace this process. Think of your tracking report as a pre-screening package that helps the coordinator understand your profile quickly and confirms you are likely to meet the formal criteria.
After Enrollment: Continue Tracking as a Personal Record
Once enrolled, the trial will have its own data collection protocol. You can continue using myhairline.ai as your personal record alongside the trial's official measurements. This gives you access to your own copy of your progress data, which is useful if you want to monitor your response in between trial visits.
Note that some trials restrict the use of external assessment tools during the study period. Check with your trial coordinator before continuing external tracking.
Treatments You May Encounter in Clinical Trials
Current hair loss clinical trials are investigating a range of approaches. For context, compare any trial results against established treatment benchmarks:
- Finasteride: Halts further loss in 80 to 90% of users, 65% experience regrowth, onset at 3 to 6 months
- Minoxidil: 40 to 60% experience moderate regrowth, onset at 4 to 6 months
- PRP therapy: 30 to 40% density increase, $500 to $2,000 per session, 3 to 4 initial sessions
- FUE hair transplant: 90 to 95% graft survival rate, 7 to 10 days recovery
Trials testing novel treatments compare their results against these established benchmarks. Your tracking data provides your personal baseline against which both established and experimental treatments can be measured.
Apply with Confidence
Your myhairline.ai tracking data turns a clinical trial application from a verbal self-report into a documented case file. Whether you qualify for a specific trial or need to continue searching, the data you have already collected works in your favor.
Start or continue building your tracking record at myhairline.ai/analyze.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a board-certified dermatologist or hair restoration specialist for personalized treatment recommendations.