A Randomized, Double‐Blind, Placebo‐Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of a Nutraceutical Supplement With Standardized Botanicals in Males With Thinning Hair
2025

Study on Nutraceutical Supplement for Hair Thinning in Men

Sample size: 112 publication 10 minutes Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Bhatia Neal, Ablon Glynis, Farris Patricia K., Hazan Adina, Raymond Isabelle

Primary Institution: Nutraceutical Wellness Inc.

Hypothesis

Can a nutraceutical supplement improve hair growth and quality in men with thinning hair?

Conclusion

The nutraceutical significantly improves hair growth and quality in men without affecting sexual function.

Supporting Evidence

  • Significant improvements in hair growth and quality were observed in the active group compared to placebo.
  • 79% of subjects in the active group rated as improved by Day 180.
  • Improvements were progressive, with 57% rated as improved at Day 90.
  • Participants reported no significant changes in sexual function throughout the study.

Takeaway

This study tested a special supplement to help men with thinning hair, and it worked well to make their hair look better.

Methodology

A 6-month, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with men aged 21-61 who had confirmed hair thinning.

Potential Biases

Potential bias due to self-reported measures and the small sample size.

Limitations

The primary endpoint data was not usable due to protocol deviations at one site.

Participant Demographics

Men aged 21-61, with a mean age of 38.4 for the active group and 42.7 for the placebo group.

Statistical Information

P-Value

p<0.01

Statistical Significance

p<0.01

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1111/jocd.v24.1.e1677808

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