Alopecia
MONDO:0004907Hair loss usually from the scalp. It may result in bald spots or spread to the entire scalp or the entire epidermis. It may be androgenetic or caused by chemotherapeutic agents, compulsive hair pulling, autoimmune disorders or congenital conditions.
Also known as: alopecia, hair loss, loss Of hair, alopecia areata
225 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 130 tagged with Alopecia itself.
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Sub-types of Alopecia
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Alopecia areata 78 trials
2 sub-types
- Diffuse alopecia areata 1 trial
- Alopecia areata 1 0 trials
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Endocrine alopecia 1 trial · 78 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Androgenetic alopecia 77 trials Sub-types →
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Chemotherapy-induced alopecia 15 trials
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Telogen effluvium 8 trials
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Alopecia, isolated 0 trials · 6 incl. sub-types
8 sub-types
- Alopecia universalis congenita 6 trials
- Alopecia areata 1 0 trials
- Alopecia areata 2 0 trials
- Alopecia, androgenetic, 1 0 trials
- Alopecia, androgenetic, 2 0 trials
- Alopecia, androgenetic, 3 0 trials
- Alopecia, congenital 0 trials
- Familial focal alopecia 0 trials
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Frontal fibrosing alopecia 5 trials
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Alopecia universalis 4 trials
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Lichen planopilaris 4 trials
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Alopecia totalis 3 trials
2 sub-types
- Alopecia areata 2 0 trials
- Alopecia, congenital 0 trials
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Atrichia with papular lesions 2 trials
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Satoyoshi syndrome 0 trials
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Slti-Salem syndrome 0 trials
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Alopecia antibody deficiency 0 trials
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Alopecia mucinosa 0 trials
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Hypotrichosis simplex 0 trials
8 sub-types
- Hypotrichosis 1 0 trials
- Hypotrichosis 10 0 trials
- Hypotrichosis 11 0 trials
- Hypotrichosis 12 0 trials
- Hypotrichosis 6 0 trials
- Hypotrichosis 7 0 trials
- Hypotrichosis 8 0 trials
- Hypotrichosis 9 0 trials
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Hypotrichosis simplex of the scalp 0 trials
2 sub-types
- Hypotrichosis 2 0 trials
- Hypotrichosis 3 0 trials
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Loose anagen syndrome 0 trials
1 sub-type
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Pseudopelade of Brocq 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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Hair transplant healing boost? study tests antiseptic combo
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding the antibiotic rifampicin to the standard antiseptic povidone-iodine could improve wound healing and prevent infection after hair transplantation. 65 adults were randomly assigned to receive either the combination or the standard antiseptic alone.…
Sponsor: Elif Asena KANTARCI • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Botox and PRP: a surprising new hope for hair loss?
Disease control CompletedThis study is testing whether combining platelet-rich plasma (PRP) with Botox injections works better than PRP alone for treating androgenetic alopecia (common pattern baldness). About 76 adults aged 18 to 60 with mild to moderate hair loss will receive either the combo treatment…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could stem cell 'messages' regrow hair? new trial begins.
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether tiny particles from stem cells (exosomes) can safely help regrow hair in men with androgenic alopecia (male pattern baldness). The exosomes are delivered into the scalp using a microneedle device. The trial will enroll 18 men aged 18 to 60 with mild to mo…
Sponsor: Fujian Medical University Union Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can exosome shots outperform minoxidil for baldness?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether intradermal injections of exosomes—tiny particles that help cells communicate—can regrow hair in people with androgenetic alopecia (common pattern baldness) better than the standard topical minoxidil treatment. Forty participants will receive either exoso…
Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a laser prep scar tissue for better hair transplants?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether using a fractional CO2 laser before hair transplant surgery can improve outcomes for people with permanent hair loss due to scars. The laser is thought to improve blood flow and tissue quality in scarred areas, potentially helping transplanted hair grafts…
Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a daily capsule thicken thinning hair? a trial puts three doses to the test
Disease control CompletedThis clinical trial is testing whether a daily oral supplement called SesZen-Bio can improve hair thickness, density, and growth in people with mild to moderate androgenic alopecia (common pattern hair loss). About 72 adults aged 25 to 45 will be randomly assigned to one of three…
Sponsor: NovoBliss Research Pvt Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug aims to halt scarring hair loss
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study tests an experimental drug called ritlecitinib in people with cicatricial alopecia, a type of hair loss where hair follicles are permanently destroyed and replaced by scar tissue. The drug works by blocking certain enzymes involved in inflammation. Researchers wi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Emma Guttman • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cream could help men regrow hair – phase 3 trial complete
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 3 study tested a topical solution called clascoterone in 703 men with mild to moderate male pattern baldness. Participants applied the solution or a placebo to their scalp twice daily for 6 months, and some continued for another 6 months. The goal was to see if clascot…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Cassiopea SpA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New scalp formula shows promise for hair regrowth in small study
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a special mineral-ionic formula called THERAVEX REGENERA in 20 adults with hair loss. The treatment was used during hair transplant procedures and as a scalp therapy to help hair follicles grow back. Researchers checked safety and measured changes in hair densit…
Sponsor: Biointelligent Technology Systems SL • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise for irreversible hair loss
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug (PF-06700841) in 51 adults with cicatricial alopecia, a type of hair loss that destroys hair follicles and leaves scars. The main goals were to check the drug's safety and see how it affects certain genes in the skin and blood. Researchers hope this w…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Emma Guttman • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Hair loss breakthrough? new Under-the-Tongue pill tested in 142 men
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new way to take minoxidil for male pattern baldness: a tablet placed under the tongue. 142 men with moderate to severe hair loss took either the minoxidil tablet or a placebo twice daily for 24 weeks. The goal was to see if this method increases hair count and…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Samson Clinical Operations Pty Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Millet seed supplement shows promise for hair loss in women
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether millet seed extract capsules can reduce hair shedding in women with telogen effluvium, a common temporary hair loss condition. Sixty women took either the millet seed supplement or biotin alone for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in hair density u…
Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Blood protein shots may boost hair growth in balding men
Disease control CompletedThis 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 in…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New hair loss drug shows promise in large global trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called PF-06651600 in over 1,000 adults and teenagers with alopecia areata, a condition that causes patchy or complete hair loss. The goal was to see if the drug is safe and helps hair grow back over the long term. A smaller group also checked how well th…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New hair loss drug shows promise in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new medication called CG2001 for male pattern baldness in Chinese men aged 18 to 65. The goal was to see if it helps regrow hair and is safe to use. The trial involved 110 participants and measured changes in hair count after 24 weeks.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Beijing Dayspring Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New drug aims to regrow hair in severe alopecia
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a drug called IMG-007 in 29 adults with alopecia areata who had lost at least half of their scalp hair. The main goal was to check safety, but researchers also measured hair regrowth using a standard tool. The study is now complete, and results will …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Inmagene LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Can a supplement stop hair loss? new study investigates
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a dietary supplement (capsules and drink) could reduce hair loss in 240 adults with androgenetic alopecia or chronic telogen effluvium. Participants took the supplement or a placebo daily for 6 months. Researchers measured hair density and asked about pr…
Sponsor: Lacer S.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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PRP shots show promise for thinning hair, but not a cure
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether injecting a person's own concentrated platelets (PRP) into the scalp can improve hair growth in men with male pattern baldness. Two hundred one men received 3 to 5 sessions of PRP injections. The main goal was to see if hair loss grade improved based on …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: zhang li • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New cream could help men regrow hair – phase 3 trial complete
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 3 trial tested a topical solution called clascoterone for male pattern hair loss. 762 men with mild to moderate balding applied the solution or a placebo twice daily for 6 months, followed by another 6 months for those who responded. The goal was to see if clascoterone…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Cassiopea SpA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New hair loss gel enters human safety testing
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested the safety of a new topical gel called AH-001 in 64 healthy volunteers and men with male pattern baldness. Participants received either a single dose or daily doses for a week of the gel or a placebo. The study focused on side effects and how the dru…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AnHorn Medicines Co. Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New gel shows promise for thinning hair in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a gel called PP405 for male and female pattern baldness. 78 adults used the gel or a placebo for 28 days, then everyone could use the real gel for 3 more months. The main goals were to check safety and how the body processes the drug.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Pelage Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New hair loss cream shows promise in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested a new drug called TDM-105795 for male pattern baldness. 71 men with mild to moderate hair loss applied a solution to their scalp every day for 16 weeks. The study measured hair count and hair width to see if the treatment helped regrow hair.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Technoderma Medicines Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Pill vs. needle: can roflumilast regrow hair in alopecia areata?
Disease control CompletedThis completed trial tested whether an oral anti-inflammatory drug called roflumilast can regrow hair as well as steroid injections in people with mild-to-moderate patchy alopecia areata. Fifty adults with limited to moderate hair loss were enrolled. The main goal was to measure …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:01 UTC
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New hair serum shows promise in battle against balding
Disease control CompletedThis completed study tested a new hair growth serum called SesZen-Bio against a standard treatment (minoxidil 1%) and a placebo in 108 adults with mild to moderate androgenic alopecia (male or female pattern baldness). Participants applied the serum daily to their scalp for sever…
Sponsor: NovoBliss Research Pvt Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:14 UTC
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AI boosts skin diagnosis accuracy in small trial
Diagnosis CompletedThis completed study tested whether an AI device could help 16 doctors (10 general practitioners and 6 dermatologists) more accurately diagnose 13 different skin conditions, including melanoma, psoriasis, and acne. The doctors reviewed 29 medical images, first giving a diagnosis …
Sponsor: AI Labs Group S.L • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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A daily capsule might turn back the clock on skin and hair aging
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether taking a daily CyanthOx™80 capsule for 12 weeks can improve skin, scalp, and hair health in healthy adults. Forty participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the supplement or a placebo, without knowing which they get. Researchers will measur…
Sponsor: Chia Nan University of Pharmacy & Science • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Vitamin d gel on the scalp: a new hope against chemo hair loss?
Symptom relief CompletedThis early-stage trial is testing whether a topical solution containing calcitriol, a form of vitamin D, can safely reduce hair loss in adults receiving taxane-based chemotherapy for breast, gynecologic, or other solid tumors. Participants apply the solution to their scalp twice …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: BPGbio • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a fermented serum boost hair growth? new study investigates
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests a fermented hair serum to see if it safely helps hair grow and improves scalp health in people with mild to moderate hair thinning. About 34 adults will use either the serum or a placebo for a set time. Researchers will measure changes in hair growth rate, densit…
Sponsor: NovoBliss Research Pvt Ltd • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scalp elixir aims to thicken thinning hair
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests a scalp elixir containing caffeine, panthenol, and growth factors on 60 healthy adults with hair thinning or baldness. Participants apply the product daily for 56 days, and researchers measure oil levels, hair density, thickness, length, and hair loss. The goal i…
Sponsor: Hungkuang University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple scalp serum make hair fuller? new study says maybe.
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a once-daily scalp serum on 57 women aged 25 to 65 with mild to moderate hair thinning. Over 12 weeks, researchers used special imaging to measure hair density and thickness, and also checked scalp health. The goal was to see if the serum could help hair look fu…
Sponsor: Revision Skincare • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Cooling caps may keep hair on during pancreatic cancer chemo
Symptom relief CompletedThis pilot study tested a scalp cooling device (Paxman) to prevent hair loss in 9 people with advanced pancreatic cancer receiving chemotherapy. The goal was to see if the cap could keep hair loss mild (less than 50% hair loss) and improve comfort. Results focused on hair preserv…
Sponsor: HonorHealth Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Cold caps may keep hair during chemo
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether wearing special cold caps (Penguin caps) during chemotherapy could prevent or reduce hair loss in people with early-stage breast cancer. Twelve participants used the caps while getting one of four common chemo regimens. The goal was to see if at least ha…
Sponsor: Providence Health & Services • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Can a shampoo stop hair loss? new study says maybe
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a special shampoo for people with hair loss from telogen effluvium or early male/female pattern baldness. 40 adults used the shampoo for 3 months. The goal was to see if it improved hair length and thickness. The study is now complete.
Sponsor: Lacer S.A. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Hair loss hope? study tests latanoprost acid in women
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether applying a cosmetic ingredient called latanoprost acid to the scalp could improve hair growth in women aged 18-60 with female pattern hair loss or chronic telogen effluvium. Twenty-nine women used one of three strengths of the product daily for six month…
Sponsor: Medical University of Warsaw • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Hair loss hope? supplement blend shows promise for thinning hair
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a dietary supplement containing biotin, collagen, keratin, and hyaluronic acid in 80 adults aged 21-50 with self-perceived thinning hair. Participants took the supplement or a placebo daily for three months. Researchers measured hair shedding and thickness using…
Sponsor: Nutra Harmony LLC • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Scratching the surface: can tiny wounds spark new hair growth?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis early study tested if gentle wounding (using a laser or mild scraping) can trigger new hair growth in people with a type of scarring hair loss called CCCA. Researchers mapped bald spots on the scalp, applied different wounding methods with or without FDA-approved creams, and…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Scientists dig into why hair falls out – no treatment yet
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 39 people with immune-related hair loss affecting at least half their scalp. Researchers collected blood, skin samples, and swabs to study genes, immune signals, and skin microbes. The goal was to better understand what causes alopecia, not to test a treatmen…
Sponsor: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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PCOS hair diagnosis study seeks better measurement tools
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to find the best way to diagnose excess hair growth (hirsutism) and hair loss in women with PCOS. Researchers studied 1330 women to determine the most accurate scoring method. The goal is to improve diagnosis and understanding of these common symptoms.
Sponsor: Jagiellonian University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Scientists test designer immune molecules in autoimmune diseases
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether specially engineered versions of a natural immune protein (IL-2) can selectively boost regulatory T cells, which help calm the immune system. Researchers took blood samples from 67 people with various autoimmune or inflammatory conditions and tested t…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC