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.
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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SGS Dallas Research Center
Richardson, Texas, 75081, United States
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SGS Elizabeth Research Center
Elizabeth, New Jersey, 07208, United States
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SGS Phoenix Research Center
Phoenix, Arizona, 85029, United States
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