University of Split School of Medicine
Split, 21000, Croatia
Location status: Recruiting
Recruiting
NCT Number: NCT07614698
Evaluation of a Peptide Cream on the Forearm Skin Recovery of Healthy Volunteers
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy of a topical peptide-based formulation containing Acetyl Hexapeptide-37 in promoting skin barrier recovery after controlled disruption in healthy adult participants.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Does the peptide cream speed up the recovery of the skin barrier after it has been slightly damaged with tape-stripping method? * How does the peptide cream compare to a placebo (a cream with no active ingredient) in improving skin hydration and reducing redness?
Researchers will compare the peptide cream to a placebo to assess its effects on skin barrier recovery
Participants will:
* Undergo controlled disruption of the skin barrier on the volar forearm using the tape-stripping method. * One forearm will receive the peptide-based cream containing Acetyl Hexapeptide-37, while the other (contralateral) forearm will receive a placebo formulation. * Attend scheduled visits for non-invasive assessments of skin barrier function, including transepidermal water loss, skin hydration, and erythema
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Conditions
Age range
18 year–50 year
Sex eligibility
All sexes
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Not applicable
Primary location
Who can participate
Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes
Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.
Inclusion criteria
- healthy volunteers who gave written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
- skin disease
- skin damage on measurement sites
- use of corticosteroids, antihistamines and immunomodulators a month prior the inclusion and during the trial
- use of emollients three days prior the inclusion in the trial
- non-adherence to the trial protocol
- exposure to artificial and excessive natural ultraviolet (UV) radiation
- pregnancy or breastfeeding
- immunosuppression
- allergic or irritant reactions to the constituents of the cream
Treatment and study plan
Acetyl Hexapeptide-37
OtherThe emollient cream contains Acetyl Hexapeptide-37 as the active ingredient and is applied topically to designated skin areas on the forearm. Skin barrier disruption is induced prior to application using the tape-stripping method. Procedure will be performed on healthy, intact skin according to randomization protocol
Placebo
OtherThe emollient cream without the peptide is applied topically to designated skin areas on the forearm. Skin barrier disruption is induced prior to application using the tape-stripping method. Procedure will be performed on healthy, intact skin according to randomization protocol
Primary outcomes
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Change in Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL)
Time frame: Assessments will be performed on 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 8th and 9th day of the trial (baseline measurements and change from baseline assessment).
Skin barrier function will be assessed by measuring transepidermal water loss using a Tewameter TM 300 probe. Values will be expressed in g/m²/h
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Change in Skin Hydration
Time frame: Assessments will be performed on 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 8th and 9th day of the trial (baseline measurements and change from baseline assessment).
Hydration of the stratum corneum will be assessed using a Corneometer CM 825 probe.
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Change in Skin Erythema
Time frame: Assessments will be performed on 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 8th and 9th day of the trial (baseline measurements and change from baseline assessment).
Skin erythema will be assessed using a Mexameter MX 18 probe.
Study contacts
Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.
Sponsors and collaborators
Lead sponsor
University of Split, School of Medicine
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Registry information
Official study title
Evaluation of the Efficacy of a Topical Formulation Containing Acetyl Hexapeptide-37 on Skin Barrier Recovery of the Forearm After Controlled Damage Using the Tape-stripping Method
Important dates
- Study start
- 2026
- Primary completion
- 2027
- Study completion
- 2027
- First posted
- May 29, 2026
- Registry last updated
- Jun 17, 2026
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