Stem cells injected into wrinkles: a new Anti-Aging hope?
NCT ID NCT05162326
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-phase trial tests whether injections of stem cells from umbilical cord tissue can safely reduce moderate to severe nasolabial fold wrinkles (the lines from nose to mouth). Nine adults will receive different doses of BC-101, and researchers will monitor side effects and wrinkle severity. It is a first step to see if this approach is safe and worth studying further.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- human umbilical cord stem cells
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could lead to a new, natural-looking treatment for deep facial wrinkles.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, tiny trial (9 people) testing safety first. It may not reduce wrinkles, and side effects are unknown.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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About 9 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Dec 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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40 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Subjects who are in general good health condition. 2. Subjects who have moderate to extremely deep bilateral nasolabial fold wrinkles, as documented by a score of 3 or greater on the six-point Evaluator Wrinkle Severity Assessment scale (0-5). 3. Subjects who are dissatisfied with both nasolabial fold wrinkles based on a score of -1 or -2 on the Subject Wrinkle Assessment Scale (-2 to +2). 4. Subjects who voluntarily adhere to the research procedures and ensure good compliance during the research period. 5. Subjects who fully understand the research nature of this study and sign the informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Subjects who have an active cutaneous infection on the face. 2. Subjects with existing malignant neoplasm. 3. Subjects with persistent pre-cancerous lesions (e.g., actinic keratosis). 4. Subjects who have active dermal diseases, inflammation, or any related disease. 5. Subjects who have cosmetic or surgical treatment on nasolabial fold area in 3 months before the study (including laser, chemical peels, fillers, botulinum toxin). 6. Subjects who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or whose urinary pregnancy test is positive before participation in the study. 7. Subjects who are allergic to low-molecular-weight heparin sodium or human albumin.
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