Study to Assess the Ability of the Portable Scalp Cooling System (PSCS) to Prevent Hair Loss

Last updated: April 3, 2025
Sponsor: Cooler Heads Care Inc.
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Alopecia

Breast Cancer

Cancer

Treatment

AMMA Portalbe Scalp Cooling System

Clinical Study ID

NCT05484973
COOL-CLIN-2022-01
  • Ages > 21
  • Female

Study Summary

The purpose of this prospective study is to assess the ability of AMMA to prevent hair loss in women receiving chemotherapy (CT) for early-stage breast cancer. Additionally, the purpose is also to assess the safety, tolerability and compliance, quality of life, and satisfaction with hair preservation after CT treatment.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Female patients ≥ 21 years of age

  2. Documented diagnosis of breast cancer, stage I, II, or III

  3. A planned taxane-containing CT regimen in the adjuvant or neoadjuvant setting withcurative intent

  4. Concomitant agents may include trastuzumab, pertuzumab, or other CT agents such ascyclophosphamide, or carboplatin Note: Targeted and/or hormonal therapies intendedfor use after completion of the taxane-containing CT regimen will not be consideredpart of the study treatment period, and the AMMA PSCS will not be used during thepost-CT targeted and/or hormonal therapy period

  5. Plan to complete the current CT regimen within six months

  6. At least two years out from the last CT causing hair loss with complete recovery ofhair

  7. Karnofsky17 performance status 80% or greater

  8. Willing and able to sign informed consent for this study

  9. Willing and able to complete all required study procedures

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Patients with female pattern baldness resembling picture I-3 or higher on the Savinscale

  2. Autoimmune disease affecting hair; e.g. alopecia areata, systemic lupus withassociated hair loss, others

  3. A history of whole brain radiation

  4. Plans to use a CT regimen other than those specified in the inclusion criteria;specifically, a regimen not including paclitaxel or docetaxel or a regimen includingan anthracycline (AC/T, EC/T, TAC, etc.)

  5. Hormone therapy concurrent with CT. Hormone therapy after CT is permitted

  6. Current and/or prior use of hair growth products, such as Nutrafol, minoxidil, andKeranique

  7. A serious concurrent infection or medical illness which would jeopardize the abilityof the patient to complete the planned therapy and follow-up

  8. History of persistent grade 2 (or higher) alopecia induced by prior chemotherapeuticregimens

  9. History of and/or current exposure to other agents, drugs, device, or procedure thatmay cause hair loss

  10. Cold sensitivity

  11. Intercurrent life-threatening malignancy

  12. Evidence of untreated or poorly controlled hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism

  13. History or current diagnosis of any of the following: Cold agglutinin disease,cryoglobulinemia, or cryofibrinogenemia

  14. Concurrent hematologic malignancy

  15. Participation in any other clinical investigation

  16. Concurrent treatment with any investigational agent

  17. Any reason the investigator does not believe the patient is a good candidate for thestudy

Study Design

Total Participants: 99
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: AMMA Portalbe Scalp Cooling System
Phase:
Study Start date:
November 08, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
September 30, 2026

Study Description

This is a prospectively enrolling, post-market, on-label study to assess the ability of the AMMA PSCS to prevent hair loss in women receiving CT for early-stage breast cancer, and to assess the safety, tolerability and compliance, patient quality of life, and satisfaction with hair after treatment. Female patients at least 21 years of age with stage I, II, or III breast cancer who are receiving a taxane-containing CT regimen that is scheduled to be completed within six months will be identified and data from the electronic health record (EHR) as well as prospective data will be collected.

AMMA is designed to be used by patients in the chemotherapy infusion center, during transport from the infusion center to home, and after arrival at home. Patients will participate in training in AMMA use and will be asked to bring the device to the chemotherapy infusion center for use during each chemotherapy treatment visit. The device will be used for 30 minutes prior to the start of chemotherapy, during chemotherapy and for at least 2.5 hours after chemotherapy. Scalp photos will be obtained at baseline and after the last chemotherapy treatment.

Connect with a study center

  • University of Arizona

    Tucson, Arizona 245024
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Carle Health

    Urbana, Illinois 61801
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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