Promising drug for painful hair loss condition enters pilot trial

NCT ID NCT07396168

First seen Feb 10, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study tests a drug called nemolizumab for lichen planopilaris (LPP), a rare condition that causes permanent hair loss and scalp itching or burning. Ten adults with LPP will receive the drug for 24 weeks to see if it reduces disease activity and symptoms. The goal is to find a better treatment option for people who don't respond well to current therapies.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for LICHEN PLANO-PILARIS are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • The Skin Center Dermatology Group

    RECRUITING

    New City, New York, 10956, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Conditions

Explore the condition pages connected to this study.