Copper gel shows promise for faster wound healing in new trial

NCT ID NCT07437586

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a topical gel containing GHK-Cu, a copper-peptide complex, to see if it can safely speed up healing of small, standardized skin wounds in healthy adults. Sixty participants will each get two small wounds on their arm; one wound gets the active gel, the other a placebo gel. Healing is tracked with photos and exams over three weeks.

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  • Peking University Shenzhen Hospital

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    Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518036, China

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