A Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Effectiveness of an Acne Serum in Improving Facial Acne and Post-Acne Pigmentation
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
This study will evaluate the efficacy of the Rael Miracle Clear Complete Acne Serum product in improving facial acne and post-acne pigmentation. This study will last for 56 days. The study will be conducted as a single-arm trial where all participants will use the test products. Participants will be required to complete questionnaires at Baseline, Day 1, Day 3, Day 7, Day 14, Day 28, and Day 56. Photos will be taken at Baseline, Day 28, and Day 56. The photos from Baseline and Day 56 will undergo expert skin grading
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Experimental: Test arm: Acne Serum Participants will use the serum after cleansing and toning every morning for 8 weeks (56 days). |
Other: Rael Miracle Clear Complete Acne Serum
This acne serum contains the following ingredients:
1.5% Salicylic acid. 2% Niacinamide. 0.5% Zinc Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid (PCA). Hyaluronic Acid.
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Changes in the appearance of facial acne. [Timeframe: Baseline to Day 56] [56 days]
Before and after photos will undergo virtual skin grading by a board-certified dermatologist to assess this change. Participants will also complete questionnaires rating the appearance of their facial acne. Questionnaires will use a 5-point Likert scale, with 0 indicating the less favourable response and 5 indicating the most favourable response.
- Changes in the appearance of post-acne pigmentation. [Timeframe: Baseline to Day 56] [56 days]
Before and after photos will undergo virtual skin grading by a board-certified dermatologist to assess this change. Participants will also complete questionnaires rating the appearance of their post-acne pigmentation. Questionnaires will use a 5-point Likert scale, with 0 indicating the less favourable response and 5 indicating the most favourable response.
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Changes in facial skin hydration. [Timeframe: Baseline to Day 56] [56 days]
Before and after photos will undergo virtual skin grading by a board-certified dermatologist to assess this change. Participants will also complete questionnaires rating their perception of facial skin hydration. Questionnaires will use a 5-point Likert scale, with 0 indicating the less favourable response and 5 indicating the most favourable response.
- Changes in facial skin softness. [Timeframe: Baseline to Day 56] [56 days]
Participants will complete questionnaires rating their perception of facial skin softness. Questionnaires will use a 5-point Likert scale, with 0 indicating the less favourable response and 5 indicating the most favourable response.
- Changes in facial skin texture. [Timeframe: Baseline to Day 56] [56 days]
Before and after photos will undergo virtual skin grading by a board-certified dermatologist to assess this change. Participants will also complete questionnaires rating their perception of facial skin texture. Questionnaires will use a 5-point Likert scale, with 0 indicating the less favourable response and 5 indicating the most favourable response.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Female. Age 18+. Currently experiencing mild to moderate acne issues. Generally healthy -and not living with any uncontrolled chronic disease.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Anyone with pre-existing chronic conditions that would prevent participants from adhering to the protocol, including oncological and psychiatric disorders.
Anyone currently using an oral and/or topical prescription acne treatment. Anyone unwilling to stop using their current acne supplements. Anyone with known severe allergic reactions. Anyone unwilling to avoid excessive sun exposure. Anyone who is breastfeeding, pregnant, or attempting to become pregnant. Anyone unwilling to follow the study protocol. Anyone who identifies as having sensitive skin.
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Citruslabs | Santa Monica | California | United States | 90404 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Rael
- Citruslabs
Investigators
None specified.Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- 20355