MRNA injection aims to turn back Skin's clock
NCT ID NCT06567119
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early study tests a new injection called SPOT-mRNA01 in 10 healthy adults to see if it's safe and tolerable. The injection delivers mRNA that tells skin cells to make more collagen, which could reduce signs of aging. Participants receive a single shot under the skin, and researchers monitor side effects and measure collagen levels in the skin.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- SPOT-mRNA01 (a messenger RNA that tells cells to produce collagen, delivered in tiny bubbles called extracellular vesicles)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a non-surgical treatment to reduce skin aging by boosting collagen.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early Phase 1 trial with only 10 people, so it's mainly checking safety, not effectiveness. The approach is new and may not produce meaningful cosmetic results.
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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 10 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jan 2027
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2029
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.
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18 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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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: Aged 18 to 75 years inclusive at the time of informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Any transient or chronic skin condition, disorder, or infection within 20 cm of the target areas before treatment that, in the opinion of the investigator, may confound study results. 2. History of laser treatment or chemical peels or any cosmetic anti-aging treatments to the target areas within six months of the study treatment. 3. History of surgical procedures to target areas, including removal of benign or malignant skin cancers that, in the opinion of the investigator, may confound study results. 4. Participant with a history of heavy smoking, alcohol or drug abuse or steroid treatment. 5. Pregnant or breast-feeding females. 6. History of anaphylaxis or allergic reactions to any constituent of the study product and/or local anesthetics, and/or history of severe abnormal drug reaction. 7. Those who have participated in clinical trials of other investigational drugs within 3 months before the study treatment. 8. Those who are not suitable for subcutaneous injection and biopsy. 9. Any condition that the investigator or primary physician believes may not be appropriate for participating the study.
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