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Minoxidil for Treating White Hair: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Sponsor: Southern Medical University, China
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.
Official title: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Multicenter, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Minoxidil in the Repigmentation of White Hair in Adults
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2025-02-15
Completion Date
2026-12-15
Last Updated
2025-09-05
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Topical Minoxidil（5%） to the scalp.
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.
Placebo
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)
Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
The First People's Hospital of Zhaoqing
Zhaoqing, Guangdong, China