Studies & research
Overview
TrichoScan can be used in studies and research projects for the standardized capture and documentation of hair parameters. The key priorities are reproducible images, clearly defined endpoints and a measurement workflow that remains comparable over time.
This page is intended for sponsors, CROs, institutes, study sites and other organizations that are evaluating the use of TrichoScan in a scientific or study-related setting.
How TrichoScan can be used in studies
- Longitudinal monitoring of hair parameters at defined time points
- Capture of quantitative endpoints in cosmetic or scientific studies
- Standardized documentation in feasibility and observational studies
- Support for multicenter projects through SOP-oriented workflows
Key topics
Use in studies
Information on typical endpoints, metrics, validation and the use of TrichoScan Research in studies.
Find CROs & institutes
Guidance on study planning, experienced partners and the identification of suitable CROs and institutes.
Study inquiry
What information a well-founded inquiry should contain and who it should be addressed to.
Typical endpoints and metrics
Depending on the study question, different hair parameters can serve as primary or secondary endpoints. These include, among others:
- hair density
- cumulative thickness density
- mean or median hair thickness
- anagen/telogen ratio or density
- vellus/terminal hair ratio or density
- follicular units
- growth speed
- other project-specific parameters
What matters most is usually not a single isolated value, but a consistent and reproducible comparison over time.
Validation and the appropriate version
The research version, TrichoScan Research, is intended for studies. This version is available as a validated software version and can be complemented with suitable database and study setups.
No special support for classic studies is provided for the Professional versions. For study-related projects, it should therefore be clarified early on which system configuration is suitable for the specific project.
Planning and execution
Important points can already be clarified in an early project phase, such as the selection of suitable endpoints, requirements for SOPs, image quality, reproducibility, training, and evaluation or support needs.
If external support is needed for a study, suitable partners can be identified. This includes, in particular, CROs and institutes with experience in carrying out TrichoScan-based studies.