Scientists dig into why hair falls out – no treatment yet
NCT ID NCT05502796
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This 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 treatment. Participants had one or more clinic visits over up to 5 years.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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39 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2022
- Finished
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Jan 2025
- Lead sponsor
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A government research agency
The lead sponsor is the US National Institutes of Health.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Individuals who present in childhood and adulthood with alopecia.
- Ages
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2 to 120 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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* INCLUSION CRITERIA: In order to be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria: 1. Stated willingness to comply with study procedures including skin biopsy of the scalp (except in those under the age of 12 years) and availability for the duration of the study 2. Willing to avoid using antibacterial cleansers for 1 week prior to sampling 3. Male or female, aged 2 years and older 4. Clinical Diagnosis of immune- mediated alopecia 5. Ability of subject or Parent/legal guardian to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document. EXCLUSION CRITERIA: 1. Non-immune mediated alopecia including androgenetic alopecia, radiation induced alopecia, trauma induced alopecia, chemotherapy induced alopecia 2. Concomitant medical, surgical, or other conditions for which adequate facilities or funds are not available to support their care at the NIH. 3. Any other co-existing condition/circumstances that would make a subject unsuitable to participate in the study, as deemed by the investigators. 4. Pregnant women
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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