Ancient herbs take on baldness and gray hair in new clinical trial

NCT ID NCT06998680

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This 6-month study tests whether oral capsules and a hair tonic made from traditional Chinese medicine can help with hair loss and graying. 152 adults with hair loss (some with gray hair) will be randomly assigned to receive the active treatment or a placebo. Researchers will measure hair shedding, density, and color changes using scalp exams and photos.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Traditional Chinese medicine (oral capsules and hair tonic)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a natural option to reduce hair shedding and improve hair density.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage trial with no phase, a small sample, and uses traditional medicine with limited prior evidence. Results may not be generalizable.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alopecia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • The First People's Hospital of Xiangtan City

    RECRUITING

    Xiangtan, Hunan, 411100, China

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