How does your skin bounce back? scientists measure elasticity by age and skin type

NCT ID NCT01688063

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Northwestern University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how skin elasticity differs by age and skin type, both on normal facial skin and on surgical scars. Researchers will compare people who have had a skin resurfacing or tightening procedure with those who have not. The goal is to create baseline elasticity scores for different age groups and skin types, which could help guide future treatments.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors better predict how skin and scars will respond to treatments based on a person's age and skin type.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 35 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It measures elasticity but does not test any new treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

severe cutaneous adverse reaction

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

SKIN ELASTICITY SKIN SCARRING

Contacts and locations

Locations

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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