A Study to Evaluate Minoxidil for Treatment of Hair Loss in Patients with Breast Cancer on Endocrine Therapy

Official Title A Pilot Trial of Topical vs Oral Minoxidil for Treatment of Endocrine Therapy-Induced Alopecia in Breast Cancer Patients

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of minoxidil.

Could this study be right for you?

  • Subjects must have a diagnosis of breast cancer stages I-IV
  • Subjects must have hair loss while on endocrine therapy (i.e., tamoxifen or an aromatase inhibitor such as anastrozole)
  • Subjects must not be on chemotherapy or have been on chemotherapy within 2 years
  • Subjects must not have tried oral or topical minoxidil or spironolactone previously
  • Female subjects must not be pregnant, breastfeeding, or considering becoming pregnant for the duration of the study

Age Range

18 - 70 years