Drugs / 2-Deoxy-D-ribose
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2-Deoxy-D-ribose

also known as 2dDR

Small molecule

Developed for
androgenetic alopecia
Investigated by
Kasr El Aini Hospital

Trials 1 · a red edge is where a trial was stopped

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
NCT07502976 Jan → Oct 2026 expected androgenetic alopecia Kasr El Aini Hospital Recruiting No outcome recorded

Evidence & citations 5 cited values

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Known as 2-Deoxy-D-ribose ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT07502976
Known as 2dDR “topical 2-Deoxy-D-ribose (2dDR) hydrogel compared with topical minoxidil 5% solution” NCT07502976
Action Activate “2dDR), a deoxypentose sugar with pro-angiogenic properties, may stimulate angiogenesis through upregulation of VEGF” NCT07502976
Modality Small molecule “2-Deoxy-D-ribose (2dDR), a deoxypentose sugar with pro-angiogenic properties” NCT07502976
Route Topical Topical 2-Deoxy-D-ribose hydrogel prepared with sodium alginate. The hydrogel will be composed of sodium alginate, propylene glycol, 2-phenoxyethanol, and 2-Deoxy-D-ribose in...” NCT07502976