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 loss pill for women? new trial tests oral minoxidil
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether a daily 1 mg minoxidil pill can treat female pattern hair loss as effectively as the standard topical minoxidil solution. About 520 women with hair thinning will be randomly assigned to receive either the oral pill, the topical solution, or a plac…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Industrial Farmacéutica Cantabria, S.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Laser light shows promise for thinning hair in new trial
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a device called Ultra that uses low-level laser light to help hair grow back. It involves 44 adults aged 22 to 70 with male or female pattern baldness. Participants will receive six laser treatments on their scalp, two weeks apart, and researchers will check…
Sponsor: CynosureLutronic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill could help women regrow hair – but It's not a cure
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an oral drug called VDPHL01 in 552 women aged 18–65 with mild to moderate hereditary hair loss. Participants take a pill once or twice daily for about 13 months. The goal is to see if it increases hair count and if women feel their hair looks better. It's a place…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Veradermics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug DR-01 tested for alopecia and vitiligo
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new medicine called DR-01 in 81 adults with alopecia areata (patchy hair loss) or vitiligo (white patches on skin). The main goals are to check safety and see if the drug can improve hair regrowth or skin color. Participants are randomly assigned to…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Dren Bio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a daily serum regrow thinning hair? small study aims to find out
Disease control OngoingThis pilot study tests whether a daily plant-based serum can safely improve hair growth in 40 men and women with mild to moderate thinning hair. Participants apply the serum to their scalp for 9 months, and researchers measure changes in hair density and thickness using special c…
Sponsor: Restore Biologics Holdings, Inc. dba Xtressé • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Could amniotic fluid help women regrow thinning hair?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis pilot study tests whether a solution made from human amniotic fluid, called XVIE, can safely improve hair growth in women who feel their hair is thinning. Fifteen women will receive two treatments over four months, applied to the scalp via microneedling. Researchers will tra…
Sponsor: Restore Biologics Holdings, Inc. dba Xtressé • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New drug shows promise for regrowing hair in severe alopecia
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called bempikibart (ADX-914) in 75 adults with severe alopecia areata, a condition causing significant scalp hair loss. In the first part, some participants received the drug and some a placebo to see if it helps hair regrow. The second part gives the drug…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Q32 Bio Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New pill could help men keep their hair
Disease control OngoingThis 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 t…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Veradermics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New hair loss pill shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 study tests an investigational oral drug called VDPHL01 in 70 adults with mild to moderate pattern baldness. Participants take a tablet once or twice daily for 12 months. Researchers will measure changes in hair count and ask participants about perceived benefit. The…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Veradermics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New pill could help men regrow hair
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental oral drug called VDPHL01 for male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia). About 480 men aged 18 to 65 with mild to moderate hair loss will take either the drug or a placebo for 6 months, then all will receive the active drug for another 6 months…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Veradermics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Hair loss trial pulled before it even started
Disease control CancelledThis trial aimed to test a combination of platelet-rich plasma and stem cells from fat tissue for treating male and female pattern hair loss. It was designed to compare different mixtures injected into the scalp. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants,…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Healeon Medical Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:04 UTC
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Can tiny needles regrow hair? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether microneedling can improve hair growth in people with mild to moderate pattern baldness. About 25 adults will receive microneedling on one side of their scalp every two weeks for six sessions, while the other side gets no treatment. Researchers will measur…
Sponsor: Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cold war on baldness: which scalp cooling method wins for breast cancer patients?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests two ways to cool the scalp during chemotherapy to prevent hair loss in women with localized breast cancer. One uses a standard cold cap with a compression bandage, the other a cooling mask. Researchers will compare how well each prevents hair loss, and also look …
Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Gummy vitamins aim to boost hair growth in women
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis pilot study tests whether Xtressé gummy supplements can safely improve hair growth in 60 women aged 18-65 who feel their hair is thinning. Participants take the gummies daily for 4 months, and researchers measure changes in hair density and thickness using special cameras. T…
Sponsor: Restore Biologics Holdings, Inc. dba Xtressé • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Cooler caps may keep hair on during chemo
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tested if a scalp cooling cap set to a colder temperature than usual can safely prevent hair loss in breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. 34 adults with stage I-III breast cancer took part. The goal was to see if the lower temperature is safe and tolerable.
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Can a daily pill boost hair growth? new study seeks answers
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a dietary supplement containing taurine, L-cysteine, and grape seed extract to see if it improves hair health in people with hair loss. About 239 men and women will take either the active supplement or a placebo daily for 6 months. Researchers will measure hair d…
Sponsor: L'Oreal • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Cool cap could keep hair on during chemo
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a portable scalp cooling system called Amma to see if it can prevent hair loss in women receiving chemotherapy for early-stage breast cancer. Forty women with stage I-III breast cancer will use the cooling cap during their chemo sessions. The goal is to see if mo…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can a beauty supplement make hair thicker? new study investigates
Symptom relief OngoingThis 3-month study tests two doses of a dietary supplement containing biotin, collagen, keratin, and hyaluronic acid in 40 adults aged 21-50 with self-perceived thinning hair. Participants take either a low or high dose daily, and researchers measure hair thickness and strength u…
Sponsor: Nutra Harmony LLC • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Can stem cell particles and cooling restore thinning hair?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether applying exosomes (tiny particles from stem cells) to the scalp, along with microneedling and a cooling device, can improve hair density in adults with non-scarring hair thinning. About 15 healthy men and women will be randomly assigned to one of three tr…
Sponsor: Recens Medical, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Could a common hair loss drug help young cancer survivors regrow hair?
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study tests whether oral minoxidil can improve persistent hair loss in children and young adults who survived cancer. Ten participants aged 6-18 who completed cancer treatment at least a year ago will receive either minoxidil or a placebo for 4 months. Researchers will…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Could a buzzing bee device take the ouch out of hair loss shots?
Symptom relief CancelledThis study was designed to test whether a vibrating device called Buzzy can reduce pain during platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections for hair loss. Researchers planned to treat half of each participant's scalp with the vibration and the other half without, then compare pain score…
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Can a nutraceutical drink reverse hair loss and wrinkles?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a daily nutraceutical drink called Olistic Next Women can reduce hair loss and improve skin aging in women aged 50-65 with early female pattern hair loss. One hundred participants will take either the drink or a placebo for 6 months. Researchers will meas…
Sponsor: Bionos Biotech S.L. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Could a simple blood test help understand hair loss?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis observational study examines whether certain blood markers (VEGF-A and VCAM-1) are linked to nailfold capillary changes in people with alopecia areata. Researchers will compare 90 participants (patients with acute or chronic alopecia areata and healthy volunteers) using bloo…
Sponsor: Istanbul Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Chemo's hidden toll: new study tracks hair, skin, and nail changes in breast cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 546 women with non-metastatic breast cancer to see how chemotherapy or endocrine therapy affects their hair, skin, and nails. Researchers will use clinical exams, photos, and questionnaires to track changes and identify who is most at risk. The goal is to bette…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Beauty giant launches massive skin and hair data collection
Knowledge-focused PausedThis study is a long-term, online registry that collects information from 10,000 women in the U.S. to understand how lifestyle, environment, and age affect skin and hair health. Participants will use apps and web tools to share data. The goal is to build a knowledge base for rese…
Sponsor: L'Oreal • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC