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Skin ManifestationsNCT04449159

Efficacy of Vinh Wellness Collagen on Skin Health

A study testing Vinh Wellness Collagen in people with Skin Manifestations and Skin Abnormalities, run by Vinh Hoan Corporation at 1 site in Canada.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

The most visible signs of aging are on the skin. As skin gets older it shows a decrease in epidermal thickness, with a flattening of the dermal-epidermal junction. At the same time, loss of elasticity and wrinkle formation begin. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 45 to 60 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Skin Manifestations, Skin Abnormalities
What is being tested?
Vinh Wellness Collagen
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
50 participants
Where
1 siteCanada
Study dates
25 Nov 2016to 16 May 2018
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 45 to 60 years
  • Women only
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Females aged 45 to 60 years
  • BMI between 20.0-29.9 kg/m2 (±1 kg/m2)
  • Female participant was not of child bearing potential, defined as females who have had a hysterectomy or oophorectomy, bilateral tubal ligation, or are post-menopausal (natural or surgically with > 1 year since last menstruation)
  • OR
  • Females of childbearing potential agreed to use a medically approved method of birth control and have a negative urine pregnancy test result. A minimum of 3-months stable dose was required for females on a hormonal birth control. Acceptable methods of birth control included:
  • Hormonal contraceptives including oral contraceptives, hormone birth control patch (Ortho Evra), vaginal contraceptive ring (NuvaRing), injectable contraceptives (Depo-Provera, Lunelle), or hormone implant (Norplant System)
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  • Double-barrier method
  • Intrauterine devices
  • Non-heterosexual lifestyle or agrees to use contraception if planning on changing to heterosexual partner(s)
  • Vasectomy of partner (shown successful as per appropriate follow-up)
  • Healthy as determined by laboratory results, medical history, and physical exam
  • No known medical or psychological condition that in the investigator's opinion would interfere with study participation
  • Has given voluntary, written, informed consent to participate in the study
  • Displayed visible signs of natural and photoaging in the face, as assessed through skin condition questionnaire at screening
  • Agreed to avoid prolonged exposure to UV radiation for the duration of the study

Who cannot join

  • Women who were pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the trial
  • Acute or chronic skin disease (i.e. atopic dermatitis, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis) or dermatological disorders (scars, sunburns, moles) near the test sites
  • Topical medications used near the test area within 6 weeks prior to baseline
  • Use of tretinoin, adapalene, tazarotene or other topical medications for the treatment of skin aging near the test site during the 12 weeks preceding baseline
  • Application of topical alpha hydroxyl acids near the test site within 28 days of baseline
  • Use of, or planning to use, systemic corticosteroids within 28 days of baseline or during the study
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  • Use of natural health supplements for improving the skin (specifically high concentrations of vitamin A, to be assessed on an individual basis)
  • Planned or unavoidable exposure to intense ultraviolet (UV) radiation during the study (such as sun tanning salons, vacations in a sunny climate or outdoor worker)
  • Botulinum toxin A (Botox) injection treatment near the test sites within 2 years of baseline or plan to receive this treatment during the study
  • Filler injection (collagen, hyaluronic acid, etc.) near the test sites within 2 years of baseline or plan to receive this treatment during the study
  • Tattoos on or near the test area
  • Unstable medical conditions
  • Consumption of more than 2 alcoholic drinks /day
  • Alcohol or drug abuse within 6 months of baseline
  • Tobacco use within 1 year of baseline
  • Use of medical marijuana
  • Participation in clinical research trial within 30 days prior to randomization
  • Allergy or sensitivity to study ingredients or who do not consume fish products (i.e. vegetarians)
  • Participants who were on a low protein diet
  • Cognitively impaired and/or unable to give informed consent
  • Any other condition which in the Investigator's opinion may adversely affect the individual's ability to complete the study or its measures or which may pose significant risk to the individual (e.g. cardiovascular, renal, lung, diabetes, psychiatric illness, bleeding disorders, etc.)

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Canada1 site
  • KGK Science Inc

    London, Ontario, N6A 5R8

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About this study

Official title: A Randomized, Triple-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Vinh Wellness Collagen on Skin Elasticity, Wrinkles, and Moisturizing Effect

The most visible signs of aging are on the skin. As skin gets older it shows a decrease in epidermal thickness, with a flattening of the dermal-epidermal junction. At the same time, loss of elasticity and wrinkle formation begin. The objective of this randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled study is to evaluate the efficacy of Vinh Wellness Collagen on skin elasticity, wrinkles, and hydration over 12 weeks.

Read the detailed description

Skin appearance is known to be influenced by endogenous and environmental factors, including nutrition, hormones, as well as exposure to chemicals, smoking, or ultraviolet radiation. The ability of nutritional supplements to enhance skin characteristics has received increasing attention as the population continues aging. A recent study assessed the correlation between nutrient consumption and skin-aging appearance, including skin wrinkles, dryness, and atrophy, and determined that higher intake of linoleic acid and vitamin C, as well as lower intake of fats and carbohydrates are linked with improved skin appearance. Moreover, clinical trials examining the effects of nutritional supplementation with proteins, vitamins, fatty acids, and trace minerals, have suggested that dietary compounds can modulate skin health and function.

As skin gets older it shows a decrease in epidermal thickness, with a flattening of the dermal-epidermal junction. The dermis is the skin layer directly below the epidermis and has decreases in thickness by about 1% per year throughout the adult lifespan. Structural components of the dermis include collagen, elastic fibers, and extrafibrillar matrix. The cosmetic industry has focused its research on supporting these connective tissue components, as they have been established to repair skin damage (i.e. wounds) and enhance the strength and radiance of the skin.

Collagen is the most abundant protein in mammals and is currently being utilized by a diverse number of industries including nutrition, cosmetic, and biomedical fields. Gelatin, which is used extensively in the food sector, is a hydrolyzed analog of collagen and is an excellent source of protein. A subsequent enzymatic degradation of gelatin results in the generation of collagen hydrolysate (CH), which contains peptides of an average molecular weight of 3-6 kDa. Human bioavailability studies have demonstrated that hydrolyzed collagen peptides are present in the blood within 2 h following oral ingestion of gelatin derived from chicken or fish and are present up to 24 h later.

A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial on 69 women treated with a daily CH treatment or placebo for 8 weeks reported that skin elasticity was significantly improved. Skin moisture and skin evaporation were also enhanced but did not reach statistical significance relative to the placebo group. In addition, other studies have examined the effect of daily ingestion of CH (10 g) or placebo on skin hydration in healthy Japanese women over 2 months and found that there was a gradual improvement in skin water absorption capacity. The objective of this randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled study is to evaluate the efficacy of Vinh Wellness Collagen, a CH derived from pangasius skin, on skin elasticity, wrinkles, and hydration over 12 weeks of use.

Being tested
Vinh Wellness Collagen, Placebo
Medical subject headings
Skin Manifestations, Skin Abnormalities

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Vinh Wellness CollagenDietary supplement

    Vinh Wellness Collagen is hydrolyzed collagen

  • PlaceboDietary supplement

    Placebo

Study groups in NCT04449159
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorNot described
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Placebo
Vinh Wellness CollagenExperimentalNot described
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Vinh Wellness Collagen

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Cheek skin elasticity

    Cheek skin elasticity will be measured using the Cutometer® (MPA 580), which applies the suction method of negative pressure. The skin is drawn into the aperture of the probe using negative pressure, and after a defined time, is released again. The resistance of the skin to the negative pressure (firmness) and its ability to return into its original position (elasticity) are displayed as curves (penetration depth in mm/time) in real time during the analysis.The difference in cheek skin elasticity, measured as Gross skin elasticity (R2), between Vinh Wellness Collagen and placebo supplemented participants after 12 weeks. Cheek skin elasticity will be on a scale of 0-100; 0= no improvement, 100 = great improvement.

    Measured: 12 weeks from baseline

Secondary outcomes (20)
  1. Underarm skin elasticity

    Underarm elasticity will be measured using the Cutometer® (MPA 580), which applies the suction method of negative pressure. The skin is drawn into the aperture of the probe using negative pressure, and after a defined time, is released again. The resistance of the skin to the negative pressure (firmness) and its ability to return into its original position (elasticity) are displayed as curves (penetration depth in mm/time) in real time during the analysis. The difference in underarm skin elasticity between Vinh Wellness Collagen and placebo supplemented participants after 12 weeks. Underarm skin elasticity will be on a scale of 0-100; 0= no improvement, 100 = great improvement.

    Measured: 12 weeks from baseline

  2. Cheek Skin hydration

    Cheek skin hydration is evaluated by the Corneometer® (CM 825) using the capacitance method, which is based on the different dielectric constant of water and other substances. Using the corneometer probe, an electric scatter field penetrates ting during the measurement and the dielectricity is determined. The results are stored on the device software as arbitrary units. The difference in cheek skin hydration between Vinh Wellness Collagen and placebo supplemented participants after 12 weeks. Cheek skin hydration will be on a scale of 0-100; 0= no improvement, 100 = great improvement.

    Measured: 12 weeks from baseline

  3. Nasolabial wrinkles

    Nasolabial skin wrinkles will be measured by the Modified Fitzpatrick Wrinkle Scale using images acquired by VISIA imaging which utilizes multi-spectral imaging and analysis capture visual information for wrinkles. The difference in nasolabial wrinkles between placebo and Vinh Wellness Collagen participants after 12 weeks of supplementation. The Modified Fitzpatrick Wrinkle Scale (MFWS) is a validated questionnaire that can evaluate skin wrinkle severity. It is on a scale of 0-3; 0 = no wrinkle, 3 = deep wrinkle.

    Measured: 12 weeks from baseliine

  4. Skin quality using visual analogue scale (VAS) scores

    Skin quality takes account of different measures including skin elasticity, skin hydration, radiance of skin, skin firmness, skin wrinkles and overall feel of skin. Each of these parameters are measured on a scale of 0 - 100; 0 = no improvement. 100 - great improvement. The difference in skin quality VAS scores between placebo and Vinh Wellness Collagen supplemented participants after 12 weeks of supplementation ona scale of 0 - 100; 0 = no improvement, 100 - great improvement.

    Measured: 12 weeks from baseliine

  5. Net Skin elasticity

    The difference in cheek skin elasticity measured as Net Skin elasticity (R5), between Vinh Wellness Collagen and placebo supplemented participants after 12 weeks. Net skin elasticity is the elastic (immediate stretch) component of the skin without the viscous deformation. Data is represented as the difference between baseline and week 6, baseline and week 12 and between week 6 and week 12. A negative value indicates loss of skin elasticity while a positive number denotes an improved elasticity

    Measured: Baseline, week 6 and week 12.

  6. Biological elasticity

    This is a measure of skin recovery after deformation. The difference in cheek skin elasticity, measured as biological elasticity (R7), between Vinh Wellness Collagen and placebo supplemented participants after 12 weeks. Data is represented as the difference between baseline and week 6, baseline and week 12 and between week 6 and week 12. A negative value indicates loss of skin elasticity while a positive number denotes an improved elasticity

    Measured: Baseline, week 6 and week 12.

  7. Viscoelastic recovery (overall elasticity)

    This is a measure of overall skin elasticity. It is calculated using viscous recovery area of the skin relative to the maximum recovery area. Increases in elasticity are considered an improvement.

    Measured: 12 weeks from baseliine

  8. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure

    Average blood pressure (systolic and diastolic) values for the Vihn Wellness Collagen group will be compared with those of the placebo group using statistical analysis to determine significant difference between the two groups. In addition, within group comparison will be made to determine time-dependent change between baseline versus week 6, baseline versus week 12 as well as week 6 versus week 12.

    Measured: Baseline, week 6 and week 12.

  9. Heart rate

    Average heart rate values for the Vihn Wellness Collagen group will be compared with those of the placebo group using statistical analysis to determine significant difference between the two groups. In addition, within group comparison will be made to determine time-dependent change between baseline versus week 6, baseline versus week 12 as well as week 6 versus week 12.

    Measured: Baseline, week 6 and week 12.

  10. Body weight

    Average body weight values for the Vihn Wellness Collagen group will be compared with those of the placebo group using statistical analysis to determine significant difference between the two groups. In addition, within group comparison will be made to determine time-dependent change between baseline versus week 6, baseline versus week 12 as well as week 6 versus week 12.

    Measured: Baseline, week 6 and week 12.

  11. Body mass index (BMI)

    Average BMI values for the Vihn Wellness Collagen group will be compared with those of the placebo group using statistical analysis to determine significant difference between the two groups. In addition, within group comparison will be made to determine time-dependent change between baseline versus week 6, baseline versus week 12 as well as week 6 versus week 12.

    Measured: Baseline, week 6 and week 12.

  12. Complete blood count (CBC)

    Average CBC values for the Vihn Wellness Collagen group will be compared with those of the placebo group using statistical analysis to determine significant difference between the two groups. In addition, within group comparison will be made to determine time-dependent change between baseline and week 6, baseline and week 12 as well as week 6 and week 12.

    Measured: Baseline, week 6 and week 12.

  13. Aspartate transaminase (AST)

    Average AST values for the Vihn Wellness Collagen group will be compared with those of the placebo group using statistical analysis to determine significant difference between the two groups. In addition, within group comparison will be made to determine time-dependent change between baseline versus week 6, baseline versus week 12 as well as week 6 versus week 12.

    Measured: Baseline, week 6 and week 12.

  14. Alanine transaminase (ALT)

    Average ALT values for the Vihn Wellness Collagen group will be compared with those of the placebo group using statistical analysis to determine significant difference between the two groups. In addition, within group comparison will be made to determine time-dependent change between baseline versus week 6, baseline versus week 12 as well as week 6 versus week 12.

    Measured: Baseline, week 6 and week 12.

  15. Bilirubin

    Average bilirubin values for the Vihn Wellness Collagen group will be compared with those of the placebo group using statistical analysis to determine significant difference between the two groups. In addition, within group comparison will be made to determine time-dependent change between baseline versus week 6, baseline versus week 12 as well as week 6 versus week 12.

    Measured: Baseline, week 6 and week 12.

  16. Sodium ion

    Average sodium ion values for the Vihn Wellness Collagen group will be compared with those of the placebo group using statistical analysis to determine significant difference between the two groups. In addition, within group comparison will be made to determine time-dependent change between baseline versus week 6, baseline versus week 12 as well as week 6 versus week 12.

    Measured: Baseline, week 6 and week 12.

  17. Potassium ion

    Average potassium ion values for the Vihn Wellness Collagen group will be compared with those of the placebo group using statistical analysis to determine significant difference between the two groups. In addition, within group comparison will be made to determine time-dependent change between baseline versus week 6, baseline versus week 12 as well as week 6 versus week 12.

    Measured: Baseline, week 6 and week 12.

  18. Chloride ion

    Average chloride ion values for the Vihn Wellness Collagen group will be compared with those of the placebo group using statistical analysis to determine significant difference between the two groups. In addition, within group comparison will be made to determine time-dependent change between baseline versus week 6, baseline versus week 12 as well as week 6 versus week 12.

    Measured: Baseline, week 6 and week 12.

  19. Creatinine

    Average creatinine values for the Vihn Wellness Collagen group will be compared with those of the placebo group using statistical analysis to determine significant difference between the two groups. In addition, within group comparison will be made to determine time-dependent change between baseline versus week 6, baseline versus week 12 as well as week 6 versus week 12.

    Measured: Baseline, week 6 and week 12.

  20. eGFR

    Average eGFR values for the Vihn Wellness Collagen group will be compared with those of the placebo group using statistical analysis to determine significant difference between the two groups. In addition, within group comparison will be made to determine time-dependent change between baseline versus week 6, baseline versus week 12 as well as week 6 versus week 12.

    Measured: Baseline, week 6 and week 12.

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted26 Jun 2020
  2. Study start25 Nov 2016
  3. Primary completion16 May 2018
  4. Study completion16 May 2018

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
50 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04449159
Sponsor's protocol ID
16ASHV
Status last verified
Jul 2020
First submitted
19 Jun 2020
Last updated
22 Jul 2020
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Vinh Wellness Collagen in people with Skin Manifestations and Skin Abnormalities, run by Vinh Hoan Corporation at 1 site in Canada.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 15 inclusion and 21 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 22 Jul 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Canada. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Cheek skin elasticity (time frame: 12 weeks from baseline). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 22 Jul 2020.

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