Can a patch boost key repair peptides in the blood?
NCT ID NCT07706361
First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial investigates whether the X39 patch, worn daily on the neck or belly, can change blood levels of GHK and GHK-Cu — peptides involved in tissue repair and aging. Healthy adults aged 35 and older will use either the X39 patch or a placebo patch for about a week. Researchers will measure peptide levels before and after use to see if the patch has any effect.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a wearable patch applied to acupuncture points on the neck or belly
- What this could lead to
- If the patch measurably raises GHK or GHK-Cu levels, it could point toward a non-invasive way to influence these peptides, which are linked to tissue repair and aging.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study in healthy people, so results may not show a clear effect or translate to any health benefit. The patch's mechanism is unproven.
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Contact
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Locations
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KGK Science Inc.
London, Ontario, N5Y 5V6, Canada