New hydrogel patch could make scrapes heal faster and hurt less
NCT ID NCT07642973
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will test a special hydrogel patch containing dexpanthenol (a form of vitamin B5) on small, controlled scrapes in 40 healthy adults. Each person will have two identical scrapes on their forearms: one treated with the new patch and the other with a standard plaster. Researchers will compare how quickly the wounds close, pain levels, and scar quality to see if the medicated patch offers any advantage.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- dexpanthenol
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could lead to a better, less painful way to heal minor scrapes and cuts at home.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small trial on healthy volunteers, not real wounds. The patch may not prove better than a standard plaster in everyday use.
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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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la U.O.C. Anestesia Rianimazione degli Ospedali Riuniti Padova Sud
Monselice, PD, 35043, Italy