Can a cream turn back the clock on grey hair? new trial begins
NCT ID NCT07166354
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This early-stage trial tests a topical cream called CS-002, which blocks a protein called mTOR, to see if it can safely reverse grey hair. One hundred adults aged 30 to 65 with grey hair will apply the cream or a placebo for several weeks. Researchers will measure changes in greying severity using a special score.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- CS-002 (mTOR inhibitor) topical solution
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a topical treatment to reverse or reduce grey hair without dye.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early Phase 1/2 trial with only 100 participants. The treatment may not work or could cause skin irritation. Results may not apply to all types of greying.
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