Study record · Acetyl octapeptide-3
Dual anti-wrinkle dissolving microneedle patch containing acetyl octapeptide-3
Active patch improved eye wrinkles and several skin-aging measures versus placebo.
Key result
Active patch improved eye wrinkles and several skin-aging measures versus placebo.
Study details
Study designComparative clinical study with split-face / placebo patch
PopulationHealthy subjects with periocular wrinkles
Sample size24
RouteTopical dissolving microneedle patch
Regimen / exposureAcetyl octapeptide-3 plus vitamin C derivative and other actives; placebo HA patch on contralateral side
Duration28 days
ComparatorPlacebo HA microneedle patch
Primary endpoint / questionWrinkle improvement, skin elasticity, lifting, TEWL and adverse effects
Safety resultNo adverse effects were reported in the abstract.
Key limitationsCombination formulation; does not isolate the effect size of acetyl octapeptide-3 alone.
Registry / identifierPMID 39082657