A new serum aims to thicken Hair—Will it beat minoxidil?

NCT ID NCT07785869

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First seen Aug 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests two experimental hair serums against a standard over-the-counter minoxidil treatment in women aged 35 to 70 with mild-to-moderate hair loss. Participants apply a serum to their scalp daily for six months. Researchers will measure changes in hair thickness and volume, and ask participants about their own perceptions of the product's effects.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Re:You Hair Revival Serum 1 and Serum 2 (topical serums) compared with topical minoxidil 2%
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a new over-the-counter option for women with mild-to-moderate hair loss, potentially offering an alternative to minoxidil.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study without a placebo group, so results may not prove the serums work better than no treatment. Individual responses to hair products vary widely, and the trial relies partly on subjective questionnaires.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

190 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2026

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

35 to 70 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Participant is female between 35 and 70 years of age; 2. Participant has mild to moderate hair loss, classified as Ludwig Scale I-3 to II-2; 3. Participant agrees not to use any hair products other than those required by the protocol (tonic, lacquer, gel, foam, etc.) until the end of the study; 4. Participant agrees not to change their shampoo, conditioner, or shampooing frequency and maintain a consistent hairstyle for the duration of the study; 5. Participant is willing to use only their regular, neutral mascara on their eyelashes and stop use of any other products on them for the duration of the study; 6. Participant is willing to not substantially change their current diet, medications, multivitamins or supplement, or exercise routines for the duration of the study; 7. Participant is in generally good health; 8. Participant understands and has signed an Informed Consent Form in conformance with 21 CFR Part 50: "Protection of Human Participants." Exclusion Criteria: 1. Participant is pregnant, nursing, planning a pregnancy, or not using adequate birth control; 2. Participant wears a weave, extensions or dreadlocks or any other hairstyles that would interfere with the comb test; 3. Participant exhibits irritation, tattoos, sunburn, rashes, scratches, burn marks, scarring, etc. on the test site, which might interfere with evaluations of test results; 4. Participant is participating in another clinical study; 5. Participant has used Minoxidil, Finasteride or any topical and oral supplements or other therapies (such as light therapy) known to prevent or promote hair growth within the past 3 months; 6. Participant has been taking a stable dose of thyroid medication for a period of less than 4 months; 7. Participant has been taking a stable dose of GLP-1 (to manage diabetes or weight loss); 8. Participant has been taking a stable dose of hormonal medication (testosterone/ estrogen/progesterone) for a period of less than 6 months; 9. Participant has used any devices, prescriptions or OTC drugs that are known to affect the hair growth cycle within the past 6 months; 10. Participant uses medications known to affect the hair growth cycle within the last months such as cyproterone acetate, aldactone/spironolactone, finasteride, or other 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors; 11. Participant has received treatment with sympathomimetics, antihistamines, vasoconstrictors, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, and/or systemic or topical corticosteroids within one month prior to initiation of the study; 12. Participant has a history of acute or chronic dermatologic, medical, and/or physical conditions which would, in the opinion of the Principal Investigator, could influence the outcome of the study; 13. Participant is currently taking certain medications which, in the opinion of the Principal Investigator, may interfere with the study; 14. Participant has known allergies to skin treatment products or cosmetics, toiletries, and/or topical drugs; 15. Participant is currently undergoing treatment for active cancer of any kind; 16. Participant has uncontrolled diabetes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

As listed by the trial registrant

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Eurofins Consumer Product Testing (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd.

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510289, China

  • Eurofins Virginia Site

    Forest, Virginia, 24551, United States

  • Eurofins | CRL, Cosmetics LLC

    Piscataway, New Jersey, 08854, United States

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