Can tiny needles boost hair growth in balding men?
NCT ID NCT07758400
First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial investigates whether combining microneedling with a standard 5% minoxidil solution can improve hair regrowth in men with androgenetic alopecia (male pattern baldness). It will enroll 190 men aged 18-55 with specific hair loss grades, who will receive different microneedling depths and frequencies over 24 weeks. The goal is to identify the most effective and safe microneedling regimen to enhance the benefits of minoxidil, potentially offering a better treatment option for hair loss.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Microneedling combined with 5% topical minoxidil
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could establish a standardized, effective microneedling protocol to enhance hair regrowth in men with pattern baldness, offering a non-drug alternative or complement to oral medications.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is early and may not find a clear optimal regimen. Microneedling can cause bleeding, pain, or infection, and results may vary widely between individuals.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Peking University People's Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
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