Study To Investigate If Embody's Retinol Gummies Improve The Early Signs Of Skin Aging And Overall Skin Health

NCT ID: NCT04884516

Last Updated: 2021-05-13

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 35 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2021-01-19
• Study Completion Date: 2021-04-15

Brief Summary

The Embody retinol study is a single-arm clinical trial on skin aging prevention and adult acne. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of a retinol gummy in adults aged 18-45 on skin aging and overall skin health.

Detailed Description

Embody has developed a retinol gummy with the aim to improve the appearance of early signs of aging, such as fine lines, dark spots, and sagging. Embody's retinol gummy has also the goal to reduce the overall frequency of adult acne and an improvement of overall skin health by promoting hydrated, brightened skin. The study aims to collect self-reported outcomes and photographic images to understand the assessment of the efficacy of treatment from the participant's perspective, and if participants see an improvement in their fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots, and sagging.

Conditions

Acne, Adult

Study Design

• Allocation Method: NA
• Intervention Model: SINGLE_GROUP
• Primary Study Purpose: PREVENTION
• Blinding Strategy: NONE

Study Groups

Intervention arm

Participants take retinol gummy once a day

Group Type: OTHER

Retinol gummy

Intervention Type: DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Participants take one retinol gummy per day

Interventions

Retinol gummy

Participants take one retinol gummy per day

Intervention Type: DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Male or female between 18-45 years old
• Must be in good general health
• May experiences adult acne and/or early-stage wrinkles that are not treated by topical or oral prescription drugs/medication
• Must maintain a basic skincare routine
• Must discontinue the use of other dietary supplements
• Must be willing to comply with the requirements of the protocol
• Is able to communicate in English
• Is willing to skip their normal skincare routine
• Must provide written informed consent form (ICF)
• Is willing and able to share feedback and take skin pictures via the used technology portal

Exclusion Criteria

• Unwilling to provide consent
• Unwilling to skip their normal skincare routine
• Unwilling to follow the routine of the protocol
• Use of other oral retinoids
• Use of prescription medication relevant to the skin
• Undergoing any cosmetic procedures during the study including Botox, laser or chemical treatments
• Deep-set of wrinkles
• History of the following medical conditions or diseases:
• Kidney disease
• Liver disease
• Alcohol abuse
• Use of prescription drug (topical or oral) that is targeted at any sort of skin condition (for example retinoids)
• Any known allergies/sensitivities to nuts

• Minimum Eligible Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 45 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

Sponsors

Citruslabs

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role: collaborator

Embody Beauty, Inc.

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Responsibility Role: SPONSOR

Locations

Citruslabs

Santa Monica, California, United States

Countries

United States

Other Identifiers

EmbodyRetinol

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id