A Comparative Split-Face Study of the Effects of a Retinol Alternative Cream on Improving Facial Skin Aging

Skin Aging Clinical Trial

Official title:

A Comparative Split-Face Study of the Effects of a Retinol Alternative Cream on Improving Facial Skin Aging

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT06125912
• Other study ID #: 20361
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: September 25, 2023
• Est. completion date: February 15, 2024

Study information

• Verified date: February 2024
• Source: Dime Beauty Co.
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

This study will evaluate the efficacy of the DIME TBT Cream in improving the appearance and hydration of aged skin in comparison to a retinol cream. This study will last for 60 days. The study will be conducted as a single-arm trial in which all participants will use both the test product and the positive control product (0.1% Retinol Clinical Trial Lotion). Participants will be required to undertake questionnaires at Baseline, Day 30, and Day 60. Photos will be taken at Baseline, Day 30, and Day 60, and expert skin grading will take place at Baseline and Day 60.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 35
• Est. completion date: February 15, 2024
• Est. primary completion date: February 15, 2024
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: Female
• Age group: 18 Years to 65 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

Females aged 18-65. Have one or more of the following: visible fine lines and wrinkles, dry skin, reduced skin elasticity, or generally unhealthy skin.

Must be willing to use two different skincare products, one on each side of their face for the duration of the trial.

Have a smartphone or camera to take before-and-after selfies.

Exclusion Criteria:

Anyone not in good health. Anyone who has any chronic health conditions such as oncological or psychiatric disorders.

Anyone who has any known serious allergic reactions that require the use of an Epi-Pen.

Anyone who is pregnant, breastfeeding, or wanting to become pregnant over the next three months.

Anyone who cannot/ will not commit to the study protocol. Anyone with a history of substance abuse.

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Skin Aging

Intervention

Other:
• Dime Beauty TBT Cream
Test product contains: Water, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Tiglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Isododecane, Linoleic Acid, Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride, Octadecene, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Unsaponifiables, Orobanche Rapum Extract, Phospholipids, Phytosterols, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Propanediol, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Stearyl Dimethicone, Hydroxyacetophenone, Bakuchiol, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum.
• Positive Control
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl, Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Ascorbate, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Retinol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
United States	Citruslabs	Santa Monica	California

Sponsors (2)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Dime Beauty Co.	Citruslabs

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Change in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the face. [Baseline to Day 60]	Photos of the participants' face before and after the intervention will be evaluated for a change in this parameter by a board-certified dermatologist.	60 days
Primary	Change in participants' perception of the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the face. [Baseline to Day 60]	Measured via participant-reported questionnaires. Questionnaires will be designed using a 5-point Likert scale with 5 representing the most favorable/best outcome (e.g., "Not at all") and 1 representing the least favorable/worst outcome (e.g., "Severe").	60 days
Primary	Change in skin elasticity. [Baseline to Day 60]	Measured via participant-reported questionnaires. Questionnaires will be designed using a 5-point Likert scale with 5 representing the most favorable/best outcome (e.g., "Not at all") and 1 representing the least favorable/worst outcome (e.g., "Severe").	60 days
Primary	Changes in signs of skin aging. [Baseline to Day 60]	Photos of the participants' face before and after the intervention will be evaluated for a change in this parameter by a board-certified dermatologist.	60 days
Primary	Changes in participants' perception of signs of skin aging. [Baseline to Day 60]	Measured via participant-reported questionnaires. Questionnaires will be designed using a 5-point Likert scale with 5 representing the most favorable/best outcome (e.g., "Not at all") and 1 representing the least favorable/worst outcome (e.g., "Severe").	60 days
Primary	Changes in participants' perception of facial skin hydration. [Baseline to Day 60]	Measured via participant-reported questionnaires. Questionnaires will be designed using a 5-point Likert scale with 5 representing the most favorable/best outcome (e.g., "Not at all") and 1 representing the least favorable/worst outcome (e.g., "Severe").	60 days
Primary	Changes in facial skin hydration. [Baseline to Day 60]	Photos of the participants' face before and after the intervention will be evaluated for a change in this parameter by a board-certified dermatologist.	60 days
Secondary	Comparison of the visual changes in the signs of skin aging as a result of using the test product compared to the control product. [Baseline to Day 60]	Photos of the participants' face before and after the intervention will be evaluated for a change in this parameter by a board-certified dermatologist. The left side of the face and the right side of the face will be compared.	60 days
Secondary	Comparison of participants perception of the visual changes in the signs of skin aging as a result of using the test product compared to the control product. [Baseline to Day 60]	Measured via participant-reported questionnaires. Questionnaires will be designed using a 5-point Likert scale with 5 representing the most favorable/best outcome (e.g., "Not at all") and 1 representing the least favorable/worst outcome (e.g., "Severe"). The left side of the face and the right side of the face will be compared.	60 days