Histogen Update - Spencer Kobren Speaks With Dr. Craig L. Ziering

[Curlybill99]

I think i read somewhere phase 3 usually lasts the longest.. I hope they got something good that can hold us off till histogen breaks through. That would be nice.

[UK_]

PhIII will probably take 4 - 5 years if everything goes to plan.

[RichardDawkins]

I think till then, HST will become more wide spread, absolutely

[DepressedByHairLoss]

I don't think Phase III lasts nearly that long (4-5 years).

[Jundam]

Not sure how long it'll last but I remember reading that they don't even need to enter phase III before releasing it in Singapore or possibly Asia in its entirety due to looser regulations that only requires clinical trials to establish proof of concept and safety. Phase III would on the other hand be required for countries with stricter regulations such as US.

Basically you can the treatment prior to completion of phase III but there's of course a little bit more risk to it. Things like dosage and injection technique is likely to be optimized during phase III as well as long term safety concerns to be further evaluated.

[Cory]

Replicel is doing same thing, testing only safety and efficency which will help them get treatment earlier, still if everything goes as planned for Histogen, it's still 2014. and there would be nothing while we wait unless Follica has something.

It's shame that in 2011 neither we have "cure" or efficient treatment.

[Jundam]

Definitely is. Hair loss is a worry I could do without. Still, I'm cautiously optimistic about the future, and that feels pretty good. Rather have a regular smile with an occasional frown than the other way around. Hope everybody else feels the same.

[UK_]

I don't think Phase III lasts nearly that long (4-5 years).

You're right actually - Aderans will finish PhII Q1 next year and state they will have a product ready for 2014.

In a recent statement Ken Washenik stated they are three years away.

[UK_]

Replicel is doing same thing, testing only safety and efficency which will help them get treatment earlier, still if everything goes as planned for Histogen, it's still 2014. and there would be nothing while we wait unless Follica has something.

It's shame that in 2011 neither we have "cure" or efficient treatment.

I have a lot of hope for Replicel - not least because it is headed by the great Rolf Hoffmann - who is truly putting nearly 20 years of research into a viable product.

But apparently we dont need professionals according to Iron_Man.

[stillinHS1994]

Not sure how long it'll last but I remember reading that they don't even need to enter phase III before releasing it in Singapore or possibly Asia in its entirety due to looser regulations that only requires clinical trials to establish proof of concept and safety. Phase III would on the other hand be required for countries with stricter regulations such as US.

Basically you can the treatment prior to completion of phase III but there's of course a little bit more risk to it. Things like dosage and injection technique is likely to be optimized during phase III as well as long term safety concerns to be further evaluated.

I think there will be quite an increase in bald passengers traveling on planes to asia in the next few years lol