Scientists peek at aging cells in skin wounds

NCT ID NCT02755584

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 09, 2026 · Updated 32 times

Summary

This study looked at how aging cells appear around small skin wounds in healthy adults. Researchers compared younger (ages 20-39) and older (70+) volunteers to see if there are differences. Participants had small skin samples taken from their arms over three visits. The goal is to better understand aging and age-related diseases.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institute on Aging, Clinical Research Unit

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States

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