Condition

Alopecia clinical trials and research

• 11Clinical trials
• 10NIH research projects
• 16Countries

Newest Alopecia clinical trials

All recruiting trials (11)

• Alopecia Areata: looking at ferroptosis markers in blood

  This study tests whether levels of GPX4 and MDA in blood differ between people with alopecia areata and healthy controls.

  Recruiting Istanbul Training and Research Hospital · Istanbul, Cerrahpasa Mahallesi · NCT07733063

• Using scalp cooling to reduce chemotherapy hair loss and protect quality of life for breast cancer patients

  This trial will test whether the PAXMAN scalp cooling system helps adults with stage I–III breast cancer keep more hair and feel better during anthracycline- or taxane-based chemotherapy.

  Recruiting Ballad Health · Kingsport, Tennessee · NCT07422376

• Autologous hair follicle secretome treatment for androgenic alopecia

  This will test whether injecting a person's own hair-follicle secretome into the scalp can help adults with androgenic alopecia grow thicker, denser hair.

  Recruiting Acorn Biolabs Inc. · West Hollywood, California · NCT07107841

• 6-month Chinese herbal treatment for hair loss and gray hair

  This 24-week trial will try two different herbal capsule formulas plus a hair tonic versus placebos to see if they help adults (18–60) with hair loss and some with gray hair.

  Recruiting Vita Green Pharmaceutical (H.K.) Ltd. · Xiangtan, Hunan · NCT06998680

• Using cryotherapy to prevent eyebrow and eyelash loss in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy

  This study is testing whether cryotherapy can help breast cancer patients keep their eyebrows and eyelashes while they undergo chemotherapy.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University of Salamanca · Santander, Cantabria and 1 other locations · NCT06955702

• Registry for systemic treatments of alopecia areata

  This study is trying to see how well different systemic treatments work for people with moderate-to-severe alopecia areata, alopecia totalis, and alopecia universalis.

  Recruiting Erasmus Medical Center · Rotterdam · NCT06283316

• Treatment of severe alopecia areata in children using baricitinib

  This study is testing if the medication baricitinib can help children aged 6 to under 18 with severe alopecia areata by seeing how well it works and if it’s safe over a long period.

  Recruiting at 99 sites Phase 3 Eli Lilly and Company · Birmingham, Alabama and 126 other locations · NCT05723198

• Portable scalp cooling system to prevent hair loss during chemotherapy

  This study is testing if a portable cooling device can help women with early-stage breast cancer keep their hair while undergoing chemotherapy.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Cooler Heads Care Inc. · Tucson, Arizona and 1 other locations · NCT05484973

• Using scalp cooling and hairstyling to prevent hair loss during chemotherapy for patients of color

  This study is testing if combining scalp cooling with special hairstyling can help prevent hair loss during chemotherapy for people of color with curly or kinky hair.

  Recruiting Montefiore Medical Center · The Bronx, New York · NCT05213936

• Using cold cap therapy to prevent hair loss in children undergoing chemotherapy

  This study is testing if a cold cap can help children keep their hair while they receive chemotherapy for cancer and other conditions.

  Recruiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital · Memphis, Tennessee · NCT04764357

• Using fecal microbiota transplantation to treat gut disorders

  This study is testing whether a treatment that involves using healthy stool to help restore gut bacteria can improve symptoms for people with gut disorders like Crohn's disease and irritable bowel syndrome.

  Recruiting Chinese University of Hong Kong · Hong Kong, Shatin · NCT04014413

NIH-funded research (10)

Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.

• Dupilumab for hair regrowth in children with alopecia areata

  This project gives dupilumab to children and teens with widespread alopecia areata, especially those with allergies or high IgE, to help their hair grow back.

  NIH research Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · New York, United States · NIH-11322610

• Targeting the NKG2A immune pathway to treat alopecia areata

  This project will try blocking the NKG2A immune signal to reduce the immune attack on hair follicles and help people with alopecia areata regrow hair.

  NIH research Columbia University Health Sciences · New York, United States · NIH-11294331

• How IL-27 affects hair loss in alopecia areata

  Researchers are exploring whether the immune molecule IL-27 helps stop the immune attack that causes hair loss in people with alopecia areata.

  NIH research University of Iowa · Iowa City, United States · NIH-11177806

• Using hydrogels to treat hair loss in alopecia areata

  This study is exploring a new gel treatment for people with alopecia areata, a condition that causes hair loss, to see if it can help stimulate hair regrowth in a safe and effective way.

  NIH research University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, United States · NIH-11136601

• Using dupilumab to treat hair loss in children with alopecia areata

  This study is looking at how a medication called dupilumab can help kids with alopecia areata, a condition that causes hair loss, by encouraging hair regrowth and making sure the treatment is safe and effective for them.

  NIH research Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · New York, United States · NIH-11089294

• Investigating the NKG2A pathway to treat hair loss in alopecia areata

  This study is looking at alopecia areata, a condition that causes hair loss, and is exploring new ways to help by targeting certain immune cells; if you're dealing with this condition, you might have a chance to join trials testing these exciting new treatments.

  NIH research Columbia University Health Sciences · New York, United States · NIH-11051236

• Investigating the role of IL-27 in hair loss caused by autoimmune disease

  This study is looking at how a substance called IL-27 affects the immune system in people with alopecia areata, a condition that causes hair loss, to find new ways to help treat it.

  NIH research University of Iowa · Iowa City, United States · NIH-10907675

• How Gut Bacteria Affect Hair Loss in Alopecia Areata

  This project explores how the bacteria in our gut might influence the progression of alopecia areata, a condition that causes hair loss.

  NIH research Columbia University Health Sciences · New York, United States · NIH-10814252

• Using low intensity ultrasound to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy

  This study is looking at a new way to help prevent hair loss from the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel by using gentle ultrasound, and it's being tested in mice first before it can be tried in people.

  NIH research University of Miami School of Medicine · Coral Gables, United States · NIH-10722518

• A portable cooling cap to help prevent hair loss during chemotherapy

  This study is testing a handy cooling cap that you can use yourself to help prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, making it easier for you to take care of your hair during treatment.

  NIH research Cooler Heads Care INC · San Diego, United States · NIH-10677863

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Quick answers

How many Alopecia clinical trials are recruiting right now?

11, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 16 countries. The most sites are in United States (6 trials), Spain (2 trials), Hong Kong (1 trial), Netherlands (1 trial), Argentina (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 3: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

How do I join one?

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