A new serum aims to clear acne and boost skin confidence
NCT ID NCT07752368
First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026
Summary
This trial tests a topical serum containing 0.5% salicylic acid in adults with acne-prone skin. Over eight weeks, participants apply the serum as directed and report changes in acne symptoms, skin texture, tone, and more. The study uses questionnaires and expert photo grading to see if the serum makes a visible difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- A topical serum containing 0.5% salicylic acid
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this serum could offer a simple, over-the-counter option to ease acne symptoms and improve skin appearance and quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study without a placebo group, so results may not prove the serum works better than no treatment. Individual results can vary, and the serum may not work for everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Citruslabs
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89101, United States
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