New drug hopes to regrow hair in severe alopecia

NCT ID NCT07205159

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

Summary

This early-stage trial tests a drug called FB102 in 32 adults with severe to very severe alopecia areata, a condition causing significant hair loss. Half receive the drug and half a placebo, all by IV. The main goal is to check safety, but researchers will also measure hair regrowth at 16 weeks using a standard scalp hair loss score.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

FB102 (given intravenously)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option for people with severe hair loss from alopecia areata.

What could go wrong

This is a very early Phase 1 trial with only 32 people, so it is primarily checking safety. It may not show clear hair regrowth, and side effects are unknown.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alopecia areata

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Auckland

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Auckland, Auckland, 0632, New Zealand

  • Christchurch

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Christchurch, Canterbury, 8013, New Zealand

  • Coorparoo

    RECRUITING

    Coorparoo, Queensland, 4151, Australia

  • Palmerston North

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Palmerston North, Palmerston North Central, 4414, New Zealand

  • South Yarra

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    South Yarra, Victoria, 3141, Australia

  • St Leonards

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Saint Leonards, New South Wales (nsw), 2065, Australia