To Determine the Activity and Mechanisms of Cranberries to Attenuate Skin Photoaging and Improve Skin Health in Women

NCT ID: NCT04183920

Last Updated: 2024-07-16

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

22 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2020-02-07

Study Completion Date

2024-07-10

Brief Summary

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Previous studies have shown that cranberry phytochemicals scavenge reactive carbonyls. Cranberry polyphenols have been reported to attenuate collagen degradation and inhibit oxidative stress in human cells. We hypothesize that cranberry juice consumption will attenuate skin photoaging and improve skin health in women via alleviate oxidative stress.

Detailed Description

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One of the causative factors of skin ageing is cumulative oxidative damages due to aerobic metabolism and UV irradiation. Cumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) causes collagen glycation and crosslinking which are direct causes of skin ageing. Previous studies have shown that cranberry phytochemicals scavenge reactive carbonyls. Cranberry polyphenols have been reported to attenuate collagen degradation and inhibit oxidative stress in human cells. It is unknown whether cranberry juice consumption could protect against UV -induced erythema and improve overall skin health. Furthermore, if it does have effect, what will be the mechanism? This human intervention study will be conducted to answer these questions. We hypothesize that cranberry juice consumption will attenuate skin photoaging and improve skin health in women via alleviate oxidative stress.

Conditions

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Skin Health

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

CROSSOVER

Primary Study Purpose

BASIC_SCIENCE

Blinding Strategy

TRIPLE

Participants Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Group A

Participants in this arm will be provided cranberry juice to consume for 42 days in total. After a 10-21-day washout period participants will receive placebo juice for 42 days.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Cranberry juice

Intervention Type OTHER

cranberry juice cocktail provided by Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.

Placebo juice

Intervention Type OTHER

apple juice added with flavor and colorants provided by Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.

Group B

Participants in this arm will be provided placebo juice to consume for 42 days in total. After a 10-21-day washout period participants will receive cranberry juice to consume for 42 days

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Cranberry juice

Intervention Type OTHER

cranberry juice cocktail provided by Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.

Placebo juice

Intervention Type OTHER

apple juice added with flavor and colorants provided by Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.

Interventions

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Cranberry juice

cranberry juice cocktail provided by Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.

Intervention Type OTHER

Placebo juice

apple juice added with flavor and colorants provided by Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Healthy
* BMI (18.5-29.9)
* Body weight ≥110 pounds

Exclusion Criteria

* Skin Cancer
* Smokers and frequent alcohol use
* Pregnancy
* Breast-feeding
* intake of medication that might influence the outcome of the study
* sunbathing or the use of tanning bed
* intake of vitamin/mineral supplements
Minimum Eligible Age

21 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Ocean Spray, Inc.

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role collaborator

University of Florida

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Liwei Gu, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of Florida

Locations

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Food Science and human nutrition department at University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

References

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Ramasamy R, Yan SF, Schmidt AM. Receptor for AGE (RAGE): signaling mechanisms in the pathogenesis of diabetes and its complications. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2011 Dec;1243:88-102. doi: 10.1111/j.1749-6632.2011.06320.x.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 22211895 (View on PubMed)

Liu H, Liu H, Wang W, Khoo C, Taylor J, Gu L. Cranberry phytochemicals inhibit glycation of human hemoglobin and serum albumin by scavenging reactive carbonyls. Food Funct. 2011 Aug;2(8):475-82. doi: 10.1039/c1fo10087d. Epub 2011 Aug 8.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 21826359 (View on PubMed)

Heinrich U, Moore CE, De Spirt S, Tronnier H, Stahl W. Green tea polyphenols provide photoprotection, increase microcirculation, and modulate skin properties of women. J Nutr. 2011 Jun;141(6):1202-8. doi: 10.3945/jn.110.136465. Epub 2011 Apr 27.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 21525260 (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)

Other Identifiers

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IRB201903250

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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