6-Month Study of Oral and Topical Chinese Herbal Treatments for Hair Loss and Gray Hair

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the effects of traditional Chinese herbal products on hair loss alopecia and gray hair canities in adults aged 18 to 60 years. This 6-month randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial will enroll 152 participants, including some with gray hair, to study changes in hair count, density, and color. The trial aims to better understand how oral capsules and topical hair tonics may impact hair health. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of four groups, each receiving a combination of oral capsules and hair tonic or placebos for 24 weeks. The groups include VitaGreen Capsule A plus VitaGreen Tonic, VitaGreen Capsule B plus VitaGreen Tonic, Capsule Placebo plus VitaGreen Tonic, and Capsule Placebo plus Tonic Placebo. Treatments will be used as directed throughout the 24-week period. During the study, participants will attend three in-person visits at baseline, week 12, and week 24. Hair-related assessments include hair shedding counts, local hair counts, hair density, and photographic scoring of hair changes. A subset of participants with gray hair will have additional evaluations of hair color changes. Blood tests, urinalysis, and safety monitoring for adverse events will also be conducted. All clinical data will be collected for analysis, with the total participation lasting about six months.

6-Month Trial of Chinese Herbal Treatments for Hair Loss and Gray Hair