Can a supplement stop hair loss? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT07358403
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This 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 product satisfaction.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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240 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2024
- Finished
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Sep 2025
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 62 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy female and male subjects, including at least 70% female subjects aged over 30 years old ✓ Caucasian ethnicity * Aged between 18 and 62 years old (extreme included) * 50% of subjects with chronic telogen effluvium (stage from 2 to 4, according to Sinclair scale for female pattern hair loss in women and modified Sinclair scale for female pattern hair loss in men) * 50% of subjects with androgenetic alopecia (AGA): female subjects Ludwig scale (score I-II) and male subjects Hamilton- Norwood scale (vertex II-III) * Subjects aware of the study procedures and having signed an informed consent form * Subjects registered with National Health Service (NHS) * Subjects certifying the truthfulness of the personal data disclosed to the investigator * Subjects able to understand the language used in the investigation and to respect the instructions given by the investigator as well as able to respect the study constraints and specific requirements * The pharmacological therapy (except for the pharmacological therapy in the non-inclusion criteria) should be stable for at least one month without any changes expected or planned during the study * Commitment not to change the daily routine or the lifestyle * Subject informed about the study procedures and having signed the privacy policy Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects who do not fit the inclusion criteria. * Subjects with acute or chronic diseases able to interfere with the outcome of the study or that are considered dangerous for the subject or incompatible with the study requirements * Subjects participating or planning to participate in other clinical trials * Subjects deprived of freedom by administrative or legal decision or under guardianship * Subjects not able to be contacted in case of emergency * Subjects admitted to a health or social facility * Subjects planning a hospitalization during the study * Subjects who participated in a similar study without respecting an adequate washout period (3 months) * Alimentary/Eating disorders (i.e., bulimia, psychogenic eating disorders, etc.) * Food allergy or food intolerances * Impaired immune system due to i-mmunosuppressive diseases such as AIDS and HIV, or use of immunosuppressive medications * Subjects who have any type of gastrointestinal disease or disorders (Chrons disease, colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, intestinal malabsorption) * Pharmacological treatment (topic or systemic) known to interfere with the tested product or having effect on metabolism (e.g.: anticoagulants, antidepressants, drugs used to lower cholesterol levels, antiviral drugs and beta-blockers) * Subjects having frequent stomach burn * Cosmetic treatment known to interfere with the tested product (e.g.: anti-hair loss shampoo, antihair loss food supplements, anti-hair loss serum) during the study and in the last 3 months before study start * Subjects who intends to carry out any straightening, permanent or other treatments on hair (hair botox,etc) * Subjects with drandruff, seborrheic dermatitis or any other hair condition * Subjects having a skin disease or condition liable to interfere with the study data or considered by the Investigator hazardous for the subject or incompatible with the study requirements * Subjects that have shown allergies or sensitivity to cosmetic products, drugs, patch or medical devices * Subject breastfeeding, pregnant or not willing to take necessary precautions to avoid pregnancy during the study (for the women of childbearing potential)
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Complife Italia
San Martino Siccomario, Milan, 27028, Italy
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