New pill could help men keep their hair

NCT ID NCT06972264

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Veradermics, Inc. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This Phase 3 trial tests an oral drug called VDPHL01 in 480 men aged 18-65 with mild to moderate male pattern baldness. The study is double-blind and placebo-controlled, lasting about 13 months. Researchers will measure hair counts and patient satisfaction at 6 months to see if the drug works.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

VDPHL01 (oral tablet)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could provide a new oral treatment option for male pattern baldness, potentially slowing hair loss and promoting regrowth.

What could go wrong

This is a Phase 3 trial, but results are not yet available. The drug may not work better than placebo, and side effects are possible. It is not a cure—treatment would likely need to continue long-term.

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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.

AGA ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA MALE PATTERN BALDNESS

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Locations

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Austin, Texas, 78759, United States
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Louisville, Kentucky, 40241, United States
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Clarksville, Indiana, 47129, United States
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Ocala, Florida, 34470, United States
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Plainfield, Indiana, 46168, United States
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Portland, Oregon, 97210, United States
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Quincy, Massachusetts, 02169, United States
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Anderson, South Carolina, 29625, United States
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Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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Coral Gables, Florida, 33146, United States
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Norfolk, Virginia, 23502, United States
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Manhattan Beach, California, 90266, United States
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Santa Monica, California, 90404, United States
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Dallas, Texas, 75230, United States
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Clinton Township, Michigan, 48038, United States
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Encino, California, 91436, United States
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Mill Creek, Washington, 98012, United States
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Boca Raton, Florida, 33486, United States
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Cincinnati, Ohio, 45236, United States
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Birmingham, Alabama, 35209, United States
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College Station, Texas, 77845, United States
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New Orleans, Louisiana, 70124, United States
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Austin, Texas, 78746, United States
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Phoenix, Arizona, 85006, United States
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Plano, Texas, 75024, United States
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Leawood, Kansas, 66211, United States
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Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, 02467, United States
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East Greenwich, Rhode Island, 02818, United States
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Hickory, North Carolina, 28602, United States
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Troy, Michigan, 48084, United States
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Glenn Dale, Maryland, 20769, United States
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Norfolk, Virginia, 23502, United States
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Coral Gables, Florida, 33134, United States
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Rockville, Maryland, 20850, United States
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San Antonio, Texas, 78218, United States
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Birmingham, Alabama, 35244, United States
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Sandy Springs, Georgia, 30328, United States
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Sugarland, Texas, 77479, United States
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Huntersville, North Carolina, 28078, United States
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Northridge, California, 91324, United States
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Thousand Oaks, California, 91320, United States
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Hermitage, Tennessee, 37076, United States
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Tamarac, Florida, 33321, United States
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Miami, Florida, 33173, United States