Blood protein shots may boost hair growth in balding men

NCT ID NCT07551271

Completed Disease control Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether injecting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) into the scalp, along with using minoxidil lotion, can improve hair growth in people with moderate to severe androgenetic alopecia (common baldness). Thirty participants were split into two groups: one received PRP injections plus minoxidil, the other minoxidil alone. Researchers measured hair amount and follicle density using a dermoscope and MRI.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: platelet-rich plasma (PRP) combined with minoxidil
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a more effective way to regrow hair for people with common baldness.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 30 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and PRP requires repeated injections.

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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.

ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA (AGA)

Contacts and locations

Locations

the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University

Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215300, China

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