Hair loss hope? supplement tested in men, but study stopped early

NCT ID NCT06854575

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a dietary supplement made from plant extracts to see if it could help men aged 40 to 65 with thinning hair. The trial was planned to last 9 months and involved 155 men, but it was terminated early. Researchers aimed to measure hair growth and quality compared to a placebo pill.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Oral dietary supplement with standardized botanicals

What this could lead to

If effective, this supplement could offer a natural option to slow or reduce hair thinning in aging men.

What could go wrong

The study was terminated early, so results are limited. Supplements are not regulated like drugs, and effectiveness may be minimal or due to placebo.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alopecia androgenetic alopecia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • SGS Dallas Research Center

    Richardson, Texas, 75081, United States

  • SGS Elizabeth Research Center

    Elizabeth, New Jersey, 07208, United States

  • SGS Phoenix Research Center

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85029, United States