Minoxidil for Treating White Hair: A Randomized Controlled Trial
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Multicenter, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Minoxidil in the Repigmentation of White Hair in Adults
Southern Medical University, China
100 participants
Feb 15, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether topical Minoxidil can restore hair pigmentation in individuals with non-pathological graying hair. The study population includes male and female participants aged \[18to65\] who have non-pathological graying of hair, meaning their graying is not due to any underlying medical conditions. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does topical Minoxidil improve hair pigmentation in individuals with non-pathological graying hair? What medical problems do participants have when topical use minoxidil? Researchers will compare participants receiving topical Minoxidil to those receiving a placebo to determine whether Minoxidil has a significant effect on restoring hair pigmentation. Participants will: Topical use minoxidil or a placebo twice a day for 12 months Visit the clinic once every months for checkups and tests Report any adverse effects or changes in hair characteristics throughout the study.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria1
- The patients included in the study were those with a visible gray hair grading score of 2 or higher at screening and baseline visits, with depigmented hair shafts observable under dermoscopy.
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Interventions
The patient will apply 5% Minoxidil topical solution to the scalp twice daily, with 7 sprays (approximately 1 mL) per application, for a duration of 12 months.
The patient will apply placebo to the scalp twice daily, with 7 sprays (approximately 1 mL) per application, for a duration of 12 months.
Locations(2)
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NCT06813963