Millet seed supplement shows promise for hair loss in women
NCT ID NCT07348120
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether millet seed extract capsules can reduce hair shedding in women with telogen effluvium, a common temporary hair loss condition. Sixty women took either the millet seed supplement or biotin alone for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in hair density using a special scalp camera and asked about satisfaction.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- millet seed extract with biotin, L-cystine, and vitamin B5
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a natural supplement option for managing temporary hair loss in women.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The supplement is compared to biotin alone, and the effect may be modest.
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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
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Kasr El Aini Hospital
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11555, Egypt
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