Growth factor gel may speed skin recovery after laser resurfacing
NCT ID NCT07718347
First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a gel containing hyaluronic acid and platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) can improve comfort and skin appearance after a facial laser procedure. About 20 adults aged 40–70 with moderate to severe skin aging will apply the gel or a standard moisturizer after laser treatment. Researchers will measure redness, healing time, and patient satisfaction over several weeks.
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 gel containing hyaluronic acid and pure platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this gel could become a standard aftercare to reduce discomfort and speed visible recovery following cosmetic laser procedures.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage cosmetic study with only 21 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The improvement over standard emollient may be minimal.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 21 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Apr 2026
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A research network
The lead sponsor is a research network or cooperative group.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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40 to 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria -:Adults 40-65 70 years * Glogau III-IV * Fitzpatrick II-IV. * Suitable for ablative laser * non-smoker ≥ 3 years * Willing to comply with post-procedure regimen * patient reported outcome documentation, and photo documentation. Exclusion Criteria: * Fitzpatrick I or \> IV, * recent facial procedures (\< 6 months) * active skin disease * pregnancy/lactation * implanted devices * history of keloids.
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The places running it
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Study contacts
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Contact
Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
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Laser & Skin Surgery Medical Group
RECRUITINGSacramento, California, 95816, United States
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The Practice of Brian S. Biesman, MD
RECRUITINGNashville, Tennessee, 37203, United States
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