Tiny needle particles could make skin creams work better
NCT ID NCT06004973
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested how to best apply STAR particles—tiny particles covered with microneedles—to healthy skin. The goal was to find the right pressure and rubbing method to create small punctures that could help future topical medications work better. Twenty healthy adults took part, and researchers measured skin water loss and pain to determine the best application method.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- STAR particles (microneedle-covered particles in aloe vera gel)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help develop better ways to deliver topical medications through the skin.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small pilot study in healthy volunteers with no active drug. Results may not apply to people with skin conditions or to actual drug delivery.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Emory Children's Center
Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
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