Scientists probe how aging skin cells respond to wounds
NCT ID NCT02755584
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how aging cells in the skin respond to small injuries. Researchers will take small skin samples from healthy adults aged 20-39 or 70+ to see if older people have more senescent (non-replicating) cells around wounds. The goal is to better understand aging and age-related diseases, not to test a new treatment.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help scientists understand how aging affects wound healing, potentially pointing toward treatments for age-related diseases.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 75 healthy volunteers, so results may not apply to everyone. It is observational and does not test any treatment.
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National Institute on Aging, Clinical Research Unit
Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States