PhotoagingNCT05262036
The Effects of a Longevity Supplement on Aging and Photoaging
A study testing Anti-aging Supplement in people with Photoaging, run by Integrative Skin Science and Research at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
This study evaluates the use of an oral supplement to see if it can shift the function of the skin and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, its impact on biomarkers associated with aging, and its impact on mental health. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 35 to 70 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Photoaging
- What is being tested?
- Anti-aging Supplement
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 38 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 4 Aug 2022to 31 Dec 2023
- 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 35 to 70 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Female and male subjects
- Subjects who are between the ages of 35 to 70.
- Subjects must be able to read and comprehend study procedure and consent forms
- Must be willing to comply with all protocol requirements
- Must be willing to have facial photographic images taken
Who cannot join
- Women who have been pregnant in the last three months, currently pregnant, preparing to become pregnant during the study, or breastfeeding.
- Individuals who have a history of smoking or chewing tobacco or vaping nicotine based product within the past year or if the pack-year history of smoking tobacco is greater than 5 pack-years.
- Those that have undergone a change in hormone-based therapies such as, but not limited to, oral contraceptive pills or progesterone pills within the last 2 months. Progesterone releasing IUDs are considered hormone-based therapy. Spironolactone is not considered a hormone-based therapy.
- Subjects who are unwilling or unable to comply with the requirements of the protocol.
- Subjects who have a history of a psychological illness or condition that would interfere with their ability to understand and follow the requirements of the study in the opinion of the principal investigator.
- Has a skin disease on the face that will interfere with image collection and assessment in the opinion of the investigator.
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- History of any significant chronic disease including endocrine, inflammatory, cardiovascular, renal, liver, gastro-intestinal, psychiatric, neurological, neoplastic, or metabolic disease for at least 90 days prior to screening. Clinical significance of active disease will be assessed by the Qualified Investigator to determine eligibility.
- Subjects with or who have recently experienced traumatic injury, infections, or major surgery at the discretion of the Qualified Investigator.
- Subjects who are likely to start taking drugs/medication on a chronic basis or that will undergo surgery during the trial.
- Subjects engaged in donation or who were recipients of blood products within 90 days before the start of the study.
- Subjects with alcohol use of more than 2 alcoholic beverages per day within the past month.
- Subjects participated in a clinical trial with a medicinal, supplemental, nutraceutical or drug within the past two months prior to the first dose in the current study.
- Use of lipid, cholesterol and/or blood-sugar lowering agents (e.g. statins, fibrates, bile acid sequestrants, PCSK9 inhibitors, prescription-based nicotinic acid derivatives (e.g. niacin extended release), metformin, sulfonylureas, including fish oil). If participants take fish oil supplements, they will be asked to stop taking these supplements 21 days before the start of trial and during the trial.
- Subjects using anti-inflammatory drugs on a chronic basis (e.g. aspirin, ibuprofen, diclofenac, celecoxib, etc).
- Subjects using supplements or substances present in formulation (malate, fisetin, glucosamine, alpha ketoglutaric acid, glycine, theanine, Rhodiola rosea, hyaluronic acid, ginger extract, pterostilbene, lithium). Participants will be asked to stop taking these supplements 21 days before the start of trial and during the trial.
- Subjects using supplements or substances similar as those used in the formulation (e.g. resveratrol (similar to pterostilbene) or quercetin (similar to fisetin)). Participants will be asked to stop taking these supplements 21 days before the start of trial and during the trial.
- Subjects taking NAD boosters, like NMN, nicotinamide riboside (NR), high-dose niacin (nicotinic acid), high-dose vitamin B3, high-dose nicotinamide (niacinamide) within 21 days before the start of the trial. Participants will be asked to stop taking these supplements 21 days before the start of trial and during the trial.
- Subjects taking supplements or drugs or nutraceuticals to improve skin, such as hyaluronic acid, collagen, chondroitin, glucosamine. Participants will be asked to stop taking these supplements 21 days before the start of trial and during the trial.
- Subjects with clinically significant abnormal laboratory results at screening.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Integrative Skin Science and Research
Sacramento, California, 95815
About this study
Official title: The Effects of a Longevity Supplement on Skin Health, Blood Biomarkers and Mental Health
This study evaluates the use of an oral supplement to see if it can shift the function of the skin and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, its impact on biomarkers associated with aging, and its impact on mental health.
- Conditions
- Photoaging
- Being tested
- Anti-aging Supplement, Placebo
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Anti-aging SupplementDietary supplement
Mixture of different vitamins and nutrients
PlaceboDietary supplement
Excipient powder
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-aging Supplement | Experimental | Mixture (powder) of vitamins and nutrients Receives: Dietary Supplement: Anti-aging Supplement |
| Placebo excipients | Placebo comparator | All excipients in powder WITHOUT vitamins and nutrients Receives: Dietary Supplement: Placebo |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Appearance of Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Fine lines and wrinkles measured by high resolution photography (BTBP Clarity Pro) to measure wrinkle severity (combines depth and width). Measured by computer calculation.
Measured: 6 months
Secondary outcomes (12)
Appearance of facial redness
Change in the appearance of facial redness by high resolution photography (BTBP Clarity Pro) and measures intensity of facial redness. Measured by computer calculation
Measured: 6 months
Appearance of facial pigmentation
Change in the appearance of facial pigmentation by high resolution photography (BTBP Clarity Pro) and measures intensity of facial pigmentation. Measured by computer calculation
Measured: 6 months
Appearance of facial texture
Change in the appearance of facial texture by high resolution photography (BTBP Clarity Pro) and measures evenness of skin surface. Measured by computer calculation
Measured: 6 months
Skin hydration
Skin hydration measured by non-invasive device
Measured: 6 months
Skin elasticity
Skin viscoelasticity measured by non-invasive device
Measured: 6 months
Fasting lipids
Change in fasting lipids (LDL, HDL)
Measured: 6 months
Hemoglobin A1c
Change in Hemoglobin A1c
Measured: 6 months
Ultra-sensitive CRP
Change in ultra-sensitive CRP
Measured: 6 months
Blood pressure
Change in blood pressure (diastolic and systolic)
Measured: 6 months
Mental health survey
Assessment of mental health status by survey
Measured: 6 months
Subjective skin health survey
Subjective assessment of skin health by survey
Measured: 6 months
Epigenetic signals
Evaluation of epigenetic expression changes
Measured: 6 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted2 Mar 2022
- Study start4 Aug 2022
- Primary completion9 Aug 2023
- Study completion31 Dec 2023 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for PhotoagingStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 38 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Integrative Skin Science and Research
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Collaborators
- AgeLess Sciences Inc.
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Raja Sivamani, MD MS AP, Integrative Skin Science and Research
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05262036
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- NS-1
- Status last verified
- Oct 2023
- First submitted
- 13 Feb 2022
- Last updated
- 23 Oct 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 23 Oct 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effects of a Longevity Supplement on Skin Health, Blood Biomarkers and Mental Health
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05262036
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- NS-1
- Conditions
- Photoaging
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 38 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Integrative Skin Science and ResearchIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Collaborators
- AgeLess Sciences Inc.
- Study start
- 4 Aug 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 9 Aug 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Dec 2023 (estimated)
- First posted
- 2 Mar 2022 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study evaluates the use of an oral supplement to see if it can shift the function of the skin and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, its impact on biomarkers associated with aging, and its impact on mental health.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-aging Supplement | Experimental | Dietary Supplement: Anti-aging SupplementMixture (powder) of vitamins and nutrients |
| Placebo excipients | Placebo comparator | Dietary Supplement: PlaceboAll excipients in powder WITHOUT vitamins and nutrients |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 35 to 70 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Female and male subjects
- Subjects who are between the ages of 35 to 70.
- Subjects must be able to read and comprehend study procedure and consent forms
- Must be willing to comply with all protocol requirements
- Must be willing to have facial photographic images taken
Key exclusion criteria (19 listed)
- Women who have been pregnant in the last three months, currently pregnant, preparing to become pregnant during the study, or breastfeeding.
- Individuals who have a history of smoking or chewing tobacco or vaping nicotine based product within the past year or if the pack-year history of smoking tobacco is greater than 5 pack-years.
- Those that have undergone a change in hormone-based therapies such as, but not limited to, oral contraceptive pills or progesterone pills within the last 2 months. Progesterone releasing IUDs are considered hormone-based therapy. Spironolactone is not considered a hormone-based therapy.
- Subjects who are unwilling or unable to comply with the requirements of the protocol.
- Subjects who have a history of a psychological illness or condition that would interfere with their ability to understand and follow the requirements of the study in the opinion of the principal investigator.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-aging SupplementMixture of different vitamins and nutrients | Dietary supplement | Anti-aging Supplement |
| PlaceboExcipient powder | Dietary supplement | Placebo excipients |
Primary outcome
Appearance of Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Time frame: 6 months
Fine lines and wrinkles measured by high resolution photography (BTBP Clarity Pro) to measure wrinkle severity (combines depth and width). Measured by computer calculation.
12 secondary outcomes
Appearance of facial redness
Time frame: 6 months
Appearance of facial pigmentation
Time frame: 6 months
Appearance of facial texture
Time frame: 6 months
Skin hydration
Time frame: 6 months
Skin elasticity
Time frame: 6 months
Fasting lipids
Time frame: 6 months
Hemoglobin A1c
Time frame: 6 months
Ultra-sensitive CRP
Time frame: 6 months
Blood pressure
Time frame: 6 months
Mental health survey
Time frame: 6 months
Subjective skin health survey
Time frame: 6 months
Epigenetic signals
Time frame: 6 months
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 23 Oct 2023.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Anti-aging Supplement in people with Photoaging, run by Integrative Skin Science and Research at 1 site in United States.
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 5 inclusion and 19 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 23 Oct 2023. 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 United States. 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?
Results are not available in the source record.
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?
Appearance of Fine Lines and Wrinkles (time frame: 6 months). 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 23 Oct 2023.