Efficacy Study of a Novel Cosmetic Product to Reduce an UVB Induced Erythema
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to determine the erythema-reducing efficacy of a test product in two concentrations on a light sunburn induced by a sun simulator compared to an untreated control and a placebo product.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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N/A |
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Experimental: Skin UVB irradiated 1.25MED
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Other: Topical Placebo Cream
Application of test products before and after irradiation
Other: Topical Cream with 0.5% Active
Application of test products before and after irradiation
Other: Topical Cream with 1% Active
Application of test products before and after irradiation
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Experimental: Skin UVB irradiated 1.6MED
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Other: Topical Placebo Cream
Application of test products before and after irradiation
Other: Topical Cream with 0.5% Active
Application of test products before and after irradiation
Other: Topical Cream with 1% Active
Application of test products before and after irradiation
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No Intervention: Untreated Skin
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Erythema (skin redness) assessed by Chromameter [3 days]
- Visual erythema evaluation by a trained grader on a scale of -2 (marked redness) to 3 (no redness) [3 days]
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Written Informed Consent to participate in the study
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Willingness to actively participate in the study and to come to the scheduled visits
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Female and/or male
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From 18 to 65 years of age
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Uniform skin color and no erythema or dark pigmentation in the test area
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ITA° > 28 in the test area
Exclusion Criteria:
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Female subjects: Pregnancy or lactation
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Drug addicts, alcoholics
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AIDS, HIV-positive or infectious hepatitis
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Conditions which exclude a participation or might influence the test reaction/evaluation
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Participation or being in the waiting period after participation in cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical studies pertaining to the test area
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One of the following illnesses with reduced physical capability/fitness: asthma (symptom-free allergic asthma is not an exclusion criterion), hypertension, cardiovascular diseases
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Cancer not being diagnosed as cured and requiring chemotherapy, irradiation and/or hormonal treatment within the last 2 years
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Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
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Electronic implant (e.g. pace maker, insulin pump, hearing aid, and the like) that cannot be removed during irradiation
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Documented allergies to cosmetic products and/or ingredients
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Active skin disease at the test area
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Irregularly tanned skin in the test area
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Medical history of dysplastic nevi, melanoma or other skin carcinoma
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Medical history of abnormal response to sunlight
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Regular use of tanning beds (more than 10 times within the last 6 months)
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Wounds, moles, tattoos, scars, irritated skin, excessive hair growth, etc. at the test area that could influence the investigation
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Usage of medication with known photo-toxic and/or photo-sensitizing potential (e.g. some antibiotics, blood pressure regulating agents and antidepressants agents; hypericum perforatum) within the last 14 days prior to the start of the study and/or throughout the entire course of the study
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Any topical medication at the test area within the last 7 days prior to the start of the study and/or throughout the entire course of the study
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Systemic therapy with immuno-suppressive drugs (e.g. corticosteroids) and/or antihistamines (e.g. antiallergics) within the last 7 days prior to the start of the study and/or throughout the entire course of the study
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Systemic therapy with anti-phlogistic agents or analgetics (e.g. diclophenac), except for minor pain relief medicine like acetylsalicylic acid or paracetamol within the last 3 days prior to the start of the study and/or throughout the entire course of the study
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | proderm GmbH | Schenefeld | Germany |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Amazentis SA
- proDERM GmbH
Investigators
- Study Chair: Prof. Dr. med. Klaus-Peter Wilhelm, Dermatologist, MD, proDERM GmbH
- Principal Investigator: Dr. rer. nat. Sabrina Laing, MD, proDERM GmbH
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- 22.02.AMZ
- 22.0103-65