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Participate in Research

Alopecia studies currently recruiting patients:

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), which is part of the government, has a website called 'Be Part of Research'. On this, you can find research studies that are relevant to you. You can also sign up to be contacted when any relevant opportunities to take part become available in the future.

In addition, below are the details of approved alopecia research projects currently recruiting participants, by researchers that have contacted us: 


Alopecia and Me

Alopecia and Me

An online study which aims to understand better the link between alopecia areata and psychological and emotional distress, and the impact this condition has on people's lives. Read more

Published: 21st September, 2022

Updated: 31st August, 2023

Author: Amy Johnson

Alopecia Biobank (Glasgow)

Alopecia Biobank (Glasgow)

The Alopecia Biobank is collecting samples of blood, skin swabs, skin biopsies and stool from volunteers with AA, AT and AU, to investigate how immune cells cause hair loss. Read more

Published: 22nd May, 2020

Updated: 9th October, 2023

Author: Carolyn Johnson

Global Research on the Impact of Dermatological Diseases (GRIDD)

Global Research on the Impact of Dermatological Diseases (GRIDD)

Study aiming to collect global data on the impact of dermatological diseases directly from 10,000 patients. Read more

Published: 31st August, 2023

Author: Niels Bootsma

Interview study on alopecia: impact, coping, and interactions with professionals

Interview study on alopecia: impact, coping, and interactions with professionals

Interview study exploring the impact of living with alopecia and things that have helped or not helped your well-being, such as experiences with medical professionals. Read more

Published: 10th August, 2023

Updated: 11th August, 2023

Author: Niels Bootsma

Parent toolkit evaluation study

Parent toolkit evaluation study

Researchers have developed a toolkit for parents or carers of children with alopecia, they are now looking for people to use it and share their experiences through surveys and optional interviews. Read more

Published: 6th July, 2023

Updated: 6th November, 2023

Author: Niels Bootsma

Psychological support for alopecia areata (recruitment closed)

Psychological support for alopecia areata (recruitment closed)

Aiming to find the key components of psychological support and to develop a usable set of recommendations for providing psychological support Read more

Published: 12th May, 2023

Updated: 9th October, 2023

Author: Niels Bootsma

Research study on children's treatments for alopecia areata

Research study on children's treatments for alopecia areata

Researchers from Harvard University in the US are looking for parents of children with alopecia areata to take part in a research study in decision making on treatments Read more

Published: 12th September, 2023

Updated: 19th September, 2023

Author: Niels Bootsma

SECURE-Alopecia registry

SECURE-Alopecia registry

A physician-entered patient registry, “SECURE-Alopecia”, designed to record COVID-19 positive alopecia patient outcomes. Read more

Published: 4th June, 2020

Updated: 31st August, 2023

Author: Carolyn Johnson

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