Effects of Cocoa Flavanol on Skin Aging

NCT ID: NCT02060097

Last Updated: 2016-06-14

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

64 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2014-02-28

Study Completion Date

2015-03-31

Brief Summary

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Photoaging is caused by the superposition of chronic ultraviolet (UV)-induced damage on the intrinsic aging process, and accounts for the majority of age-associated changes in skin appearance. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) likely contribute to this process. Strategies utilizing endogenous skin antioxidants as well as plant-derived or synthetic compounds have been examined.

Cocoa beans fresh from the tree are exceptionally rich in polyphenols, such as flavanol, and have a higher antioxidant capacity. The present study is designed to investigate the effects of long-term intake of a product rich in cocoa flavanols on facial wrinkles, hydration, elasticity and photosensitivity.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Ageing Photo-aging

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Investigators

Study Groups

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Cocoa flavanol beverage

flavanol 320mg/day

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Cocoa flavanol beverage

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Placebo beverage

no flavanol

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo beverage

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Interventions

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Cocoa flavanol beverage

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Placebo beverage

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Other Intervention Names

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High-flavanol cocoa

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Healthy females aged ≥ 40 years
* Facial wrinkle grade ≥ 2

Exclusion Criteria

* received medical or cosmetic treatment that interferes with the general aging process at least 3 months before the study
* reported taking functional foods 1 month before the study
* history of acute or chronic disease such as severe liver or kidney disease or uncontrolled diabetes
* history of allergies against any component of trial foods
* any visible skin disease that might be confused with a skin reaction to the test procedure
Minimum Eligible Age

40 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Seoul National University Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Jin Ho Chung

Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Jin Ho Chung, MD, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Seoul National University Hospital

Locations

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Seoul National University Hospital

Seoul, , South Korea

Site Status

Countries

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South Korea

References

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Williams S, Tamburic S, Lally C. Eating chocolate can significantly protect the skin from UV light. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2009 Sep;8(3):169-73. doi: 10.1111/j.1473-2165.2009.00448.x.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 19735513 (View on PubMed)

Heinrich U, Neukam K, Tronnier H, Sies H, Stahl W. Long-term ingestion of high flavanol cocoa provides photoprotection against UV-induced erythema and improves skin condition in women. J Nutr. 2006 Jun;136(6):1565-9. doi: 10.1093/jn/136.6.1565.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 16702322 (View on PubMed)

Yoon HS, Kim JR, Park GY, Kim JE, Lee DH, Lee KW, Chung JH. Cocoa Flavanol Supplementation Influences Skin Conditions of Photo-Aged Women: A 24-Week Double-Blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial. J Nutr. 2016 Jan;146(1):46-50. doi: 10.3945/jn.115.217711. Epub 2015 Nov 18.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 26581682 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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N0000697

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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