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

NCT ID NCT01688063

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

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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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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

35 people

The number who actually took part.

Start date

Jul 2011

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Up to 350 subjects who meet the inclusion/exclusion criteria for either study Part A, Part B or both will be consented and enrolled with the goal of having 100 subjects complete Part A and 250 subjects complete Part B. Subjects will be recruited from the Dermatology Clinic at Northwestern University and other Northwestern University clinics.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: Part A: * Subject is 18-65 years of age * Subject scheduled to have resurfacing or tightening procedure done as Standard of Care (Arm 1, 25 subjects). * The subject has the willingness and the ability to understand and provide informed consent for the use of their tissue and communicate with the investigator Part B: * Subject is 18 and over * Subject has a linear surgical scar that is \> 2cm. * The subject has the willingness and the ability to understand and provide informed consent for the use of their tissue and communicate with the investigator Exclusion Criteria: Part A, Group 1: -Subject is planning on having a cosmetic procedure done to their face during the 3 months they are participating in the study (Arm 2, 25 subjects). Parts A and B: * Under 18 years of age * Pregnancy or Lactation * Subjects who are unable to understand the protocol or to give informed consent * Subjects with mental illness

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

severe cutaneous adverse reaction

As listed by the trial registrant

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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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