New antibody drug aims to regrow hair – first human trial underway

NCT ID NCT07317544

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-stage trial tests whether ABS-201, an antibody that blocks a hormone receptor, is safe for treating hair loss. It starts with healthy volunteers and then includes people with male or female pattern baldness. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo and are monitored for about a year.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

ABS-201 (a monoclonal antibody targeting the prolactin receptor)

What this could lead to

If safe and effective, ABS-201 could offer a new treatment option for hair loss by targeting a different biological pathway than current therapies.

What could go wrong

This is an early-phase trial focused on safety, not effectiveness. The drug may cause side effects or fail to improve hair growth. Results may not apply to all types of hair loss.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alopecia androgenetic alopecia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Momentum Darlinghurst

    RECRUITING

    Sydney, New South Wales, 2010, Australia

    Contact

  • Nucleus Network

    RECRUITING

    Melbourne, Victoria, 3004, Australia

    Contact

  • Nucleus Network Brisbane

    RECRUITING

    Brisbane, Queensland, 4006, Australia

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  • Sinclair Dermatology

    RECRUITING

    Melbourne, Victoria, 3002, Australia

    Contact