New hair loss drug enters final testing phase

NCT ID NCT07516561

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This Phase 3 trial tests a new topical drug called APSMNF for male pattern baldness. About 336 men aged 18 to 60 will apply it twice daily for 24 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in hair density using a special camera and track any side effects.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
APSMNF (a topical drug applied to the scalp)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new treatment option for male pattern baldness, helping to regrow hair and slow further loss.
What could go wrong
This is an early Phase 3 trial, so results are not yet known. The treatment may not work better than existing options, and side effects like skin irritation are possible.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Clinica Geral Investiga Ltda

    Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil

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