Laser light shows promise for thinning hair in new trial
NCT ID NCT07588243
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 03, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This 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 if hair density and thickness improve after 90 days.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Low-level laser therapy device (Ultra)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a non-invasive option to improve hair density and thickness for people with common hair loss.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early study with only 44 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment requires multiple sessions and may not work for all types of hair loss.
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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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About 44 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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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22 to 70 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * 22 - 70 years old * Is willing to undergo study device use. * Fitzpatrick skin type I-VI * Clinical diagnosis of androgenetic alopecia (Norwood-Hamilton II-V or Ludwig I-II) * Willing to avoid significant changes to hair (such as drastic haircuts and dying hair) during their involvement in the study. * Willing to maintain current diet and exercise routine throughout study duration. * Understands and accepts the study condition to not receive any other procedures to the treatment area or to undergo any procedures, take any medications, supplements, or partake in any other treatments indicated for hair growth throughout the length of the study. * Understands and accepts the study condition of and agrees that he or she is able to be present for all study visits. * Willing to comply with all requirements of the study and is able to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Is female and pregnant, has been pregnant within the last 3 months, is currently breast feeding, or planning a pregnancy during the study period. * Has a diagnosis of other forms of alopecia (e.g., scarring alopecia, alopecia areata) * Has recent use (within 6 months) of a systemic hair growth medications (e.g., oral finasteride). * Inconsistent use of vitamins that can affect hair growth - must have stabilized use for at least 6 months prior to first treatment. * Had previous treatment (such as laser or topical) to scalp within 6 months. * Has a malignant disease, cancer, or uncontrolled medical condition. * Has an impaired immune system due to immunosuppressive diseases, such as AIDS and HIV, or use of immunosuppressive medications
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cynosure Lutronic
Westford, Massachusetts, 01886, United States
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Dy Dermatology
Glenview, Illinois, 60025, United States
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