Mechanisms of Skin Repair by Topical Estrogen

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the way by which estrogen improves the appearance of sun damaged human skin. Accumulating evidence suggests that estrogen, taken by post menopausal women, may cause skin to look younger as a consequence of reduced wrinkles. Collagen is the most abundant protein in human skin and gives skin its strength and shape. Recent data indicate that short-term topical estrogen (17-beta estradiol) treatment increases collagen production in sun damaged skin. This study will compare the molecular and microscopic effects from topical 17-beta estradiol (E2) when applied to the skin for a short-term duration. It is anticipated that the new knowledge from this study will enable development of new ways to improve the function of aged skin.

Clinical Trial Description

The objectives of the study are to determine if topically-applied 17-beta estradiol (E2), alone or in combination with clobetasol, will produce histological and molecular effects distinguishable from vehicle in human skin. Specifically, the study will focus on regulation of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid production and degradation in human skin, by steroid hormone receptors that are activated by estrogen or clobetasol. The sites to be treated will be buttock, hip, forearm, or facial skin. Subjects will receive between one to twelve vehicle (matching solution without any active ingredients), estrogen, and/or clobetasol topical applications. Skin biopsies of treated areas will be obtained at baseline and at subsequent timepoints. The study will last up to two weeks. Endpoints will include protein and mRNA levels of collagen, elastin, hyaluronic acid, and other components of skin connective tissue. In addition, we will perform cDNA microanalysis to determine estrogen/clobetasol target genes in human skin. The results from our studies will provide new knowledge regarding the molecular basis of skin aging. This new knowledge will enable development of new ways to improve the function of aged skin. ;

Study Design

Allocation: Non-Randomized, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

Skin Wrinkling

Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT00113100
Study type	Interventional
Source	University of Michigan
Contact
Status	Completed
Phase	N/A
Start date	August 2004
Completion date	June 2007

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