Could red light help breast cancer survivors regrow hair after chemo?

NCT ID NCT07594678

First seen May 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 18, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding low-level red-light therapy to the standard hair-loss treatment minoxidil helps breast cancer patients regrow hair lost during chemotherapy. About 50 adults with stage I-IV breast cancer who lost at least half their scalp hair after chemo will be enrolled. Researchers will compare hair regrowth at 6 months using a standard scale.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer chemotherapy-induced alopecia

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