Evaluation of a Peptide Cream on the Forearm Skin Recovery of Healthy Volunteers
Evaluation of the Efficacy of a Topical Formulation Containing Acetyl Hexapeptide-37 on Skin Barrier Recovery of the Forearm After Controlled Damage Using the Tape-stripping Method
University of Split, School of Medicine
30 participants
May 1, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy of a topical peptide-based formulation containing Acetyl Hexapeptide-37 in promoting skin barrier recovery after controlled disruption in healthy adult participants. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does the peptide cream speed up the recovery of the skin barrier after it has been slightly damaged with tape-stripping method? * How does the peptide cream compare to a placebo (a cream with no active ingredient) in improving skin hydration and reducing redness? Researchers will compare the peptide cream to a placebo to assess its effects on skin barrier recovery Participants will: * Undergo controlled disruption of the skin barrier on the volar forearm using the tape-stripping method. * One forearm will receive the peptide-based cream containing Acetyl Hexapeptide-37, while the other (contralateral) forearm will receive a placebo formulation. * Attend scheduled visits for non-invasive assessments of skin barrier function, including transepidermal water loss, skin hydration, and erythema
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria1
- healthy volunteers who gave written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria9
- skin disease
- skin damage on measurement sites
- use of corticosteroids, antihistamines and immunomodulators a month prior the inclusion and during the trial
- use of emollients three days prior the inclusion in the trial
- non-adherence to the trial protocol
- exposure to artificial and excessive natural ultraviolet (UV) radiation
- pregnancy or breastfeeding
- immunosuppression
- allergic or irritant reactions to the constituents of the cream
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Interventions
The emollient cream contains Acetyl Hexapeptide-37 as the active ingredient and is applied topically to designated skin areas on the forearm. Skin barrier disruption is induced prior to application using the tape-stripping method. Procedure will be performed on healthy, intact skin according to randomization protocol
The emollient cream without the peptide is applied topically to designated skin areas on the forearm. Skin barrier disruption is induced prior to application using the tape-stripping method. Procedure will be performed on healthy, intact skin according to randomization protocol
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NCT07614698