Sound waves to smooth wrinkles? new study tests ultrasound for sagging skin
NCT ID NCT07381218
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether focused ultrasound can safely improve mild to moderate facial skin looseness (laxity) in adults. Nineteen participants received a single treatment session on both sides of their face, with different hand-pieces used on each side for comparison. Researchers measured skin changes using a special imaging system and tracked any side effects over six months. The goal was to see if this non-invasive procedure offers a meaningful cosmetic improvement.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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19 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2025
- Finished
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Mar 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years or older * Male or female participants * Presence of mild to moderate facial skin laxity * Willingness to undergo focused ultrasound treatment of the face * Ability to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent * Willingness to comply with study visits and follow-up assessments Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Severe systemic diseases, including but not limited to significant cardiac, hepatic, renal, or neurological disorders * Active skin infection, inflammation, or open wounds in the treatment area * History of facial cosmetic procedures (including laser treatment, injectable fillers, or energy-based devices) within the past 6 months * Presence of implanted electronic devices or metallic implants in the facial area * Known hypersensitivity or contraindications to focused ultrasound treatment * Any condition that, in the investigator's judgment, would make the participant unsuitable for study participation
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Laser Aesthetic Center, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100000, China
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