New laser treatment aims to regrow hair in darker skin tones
NCT ID NCT06885112
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a laser device called FoLix to improve hair loss in 40 adults with darker skin (Fitzpatrick types V-VI). Participants will receive 4 treatments, one month apart. Researchers will compare before-and-after photos and hair counts to see if the laser helps hair grow back.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- FoLix fractional non-ablative laser device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new hair-loss treatment option specifically for people with darker skin tones.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study with only 40 people and no comparison group. Results may not apply to everyone, and the laser may not work for all types of hair loss.
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Study facts
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- 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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About 40 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2025
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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21 to 55 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Male and females between 21 - 55 years of age, inclusive. * Have Fitzpatrick Skin Type V to VI. * Have mild to moderate hair loss (Ludwig scale I-II for women, Norwood-Hamilton scale I-III for males) * Have self-reported thinning or hair loss for more than 6 months prior to screening but less than 5 years. * Clinically confirmed to have hair loss or thinning by the investigator via physical exam * Didn't receive hair-loss treatments or participated in a clinical study using 1565 NAFL device * In good general health, as determined by the Investigator * Willing and able to attend all study visits * Willing to maintain the same hair style as at the Screening Visit for the duration of the study. If coloring hair, willing to color it with the same frequency of usage as in the past, making sure not to color within 1-week before and 1-week after an in-office appointment * Willing to use a mild non-medicated shampoo and conditioner for the duration of the study (medicated shampoo and conditioner refer to any prescription shampoo or conditioner as well as any over-the counter medicated shampoo or conditioner, such as those for treatment of dandruff or promoting hair growth) * Have a negative urine pregnancy test at screening and be using, and continue to use for the duration of the study, an effective contraception method (i.e., abstinence, barrier control, intrauterine device \[IUD\], or hormonal \[estrogen/progestin\] contraceptives) for at least one menstrual cycle prior to study; if using IUD or hormonal contraceptives - then at least 2 years prior to screening, the initiation of which should not have been associated with initiation of hair loss/thinning. * Be willing and able to cooperate with the requirements of the study including images taken using a smart camera (multi-spectral) of several skin conditions * Voluntarily sign and date an informed consent agreement approved by the Institutional Review Board * Be able to complete and understand the various rating instruments in English * Sponsor approved global image assessment of degree of thinning / hair loss Exclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of alopecia areata or scarring forms of alopecia * Patient is of skin type I-IV * Scalp hair loss on the treatment area, due to disease, injury, or medical therapy * Subjects who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding. A urine pregnancy test will be done to rule out pregnancy. Subjects of childbearing potential who are not using an approved method of birth control (oral contraceptives, IUD, contraceptive implant, barrier methods with spermicide or abstinence). Females of non-childbearing potential are defined as postmenopausal (e.g.: absence of menstrual bleeding for one year), hysterectomy or bilateral oophorectomy * Current skin disease (e.g., psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, skin cancer, eczema, sun damage, seborrheic dermatitis), cuts and or abrasions on the scalp or condition (e.g., sunburn, tattoos) on the treatment area that, in the opinion of the Investigator, might put the subject at risk or interfere with the study conduct or evaluations * Participated in a previous 1565 NAFL study or treatment * History of surgical correction of hair loss on the scalp/ Hair transplants. * Use of any products or devices purported to promote scalp hair growth (e.g., finasteride or minoxidil) within the 90 days prior to the Baseline Visit. * Use of anti-androgenic therapies (e.g., spironolactone, flutamide, cyproterone acetate, cimetidine) within 60 days prior to the Baseline Visit. * No history of burning, flaking, itching, and stinging of the scalp. * A chronic condition of high severity dandruff. * History of malignancy (except scc and bcc skin cancers) or undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatments. * A known history of autoimmune thyroid disease, any other thyroid disorder/abnormality or other autoimmune disorders that in the opinion of the investigator may interfere with the study treatment. * A known history of untreated or uncontrolled depression or bipolar disease or any other condition that may impact the subject's participation. * Recent utilization of low level lasers for treating hair loss (past 6 months). * Has any condition that the treating investigator or PI thinks may put the Subject at risk or interfere with their participation in the study. * Is involved in any injury litigation claims. * Known history or recent bloodwork indicating iron deficiency (ferritin level is less than 30 ng/mL), bleeding disorders or platelet dysfunction syndrome as well as subjects receiving anticoagulant therapy or smokers with usage \>20 cigarettes/day. * Use of any medications that are known to potentially cause hair loss or affect hair growth, as determined by PI.
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Locations
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UnionDerm
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