Overweight , ObesityNCT07748468
Impact of Antioxidant-rich Supplementation on Skin Carotenoids Status, Antioxidant Status and Cardiometabolic Health in Overweight and Obese Individuals
A study testing Antioxidant-rich supplementation Element and Antioxidant-rich supplementation Optimal in people with Overweight , Obesity and Antioxidant Status, run by National University of Singapore at 1 site in Singapore.
Trial summary
This study aims to evaluate the effects of antioxidant-rich supplementation on skin carotenoid status, antioxidant status, and cardiometabolic health in overweight and obese individuals. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 21 to 70 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Overweight , Obesity, Antioxidant Status
- What is being tested?
- Antioxidant-rich supplementation Element and Antioxidant-rich supplementation Optimal
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 83 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSingapore
- Study dates
- 15 Aug 2026to 31 Dec 2027
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 21 to 70 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Able to give informed consent (AMT score ≥ 8 for older adults [65-70 years old])
- Adults 21-70 years old
- English-literate
- Have venous access sufficient to allow for blood sampling as per the protocol
- No drastic change of diet for the past 1 year
- If taking medication, has been consistently taking antihypertensive/cholesterol-lowering/type-2 diabetic medication for more than 3 years prior to starting the study
Who cannot join
- Weight change > 3kg in the past 3 months
- Exercising vigorously over the past 3 months
- Taking medications or dietary supplements which may impact eye/skin health
- Taking lipid-lowering and blood pressure controlling medications less than 3 years
- Smoking
- Drinking more than 2 alcoholic drinks per day
- Pregnant, lactating, or planning pregnancy in the next 6 months
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Singapore1 site
NUS, Department of Food Science and Technology, 1 Science Drive 3, Block S13, #03-07, Singapore, 117550
Singapore, 117542
Lingyin Yu, B.Sc., (+65) 8942 1809, e1124962@u.nus.edu
Jung Eun Kim, Ph.D., R.D.
About this study
This study aims to evaluate the effects of antioxidant-rich supplementation on skin carotenoid status, antioxidant status, and cardiometabolic health in overweight and obese individuals. The study may provide additional scientific evidence to support the further refinement of current dietary and nutritional recommendations.
Read the detailed description
This study will be a single-blind, randomized, parallel-group trial, and all participants will complete a 12-week study period. A total of 66 participants will be recruited and randomly assigned to continue their habitual diet with or without antioxidant-rich supplementation. This study aims to investigate whether antioxidant-rich supplementation will influence body composition, skin carotenoid status, antioxidant status, and cardiometabolic health. The study will comprise 1 screening visit and 4 test visits.
- Conditions
- Overweight , Obesity, Antioxidant Status
- Being tested
- Antioxidant-rich supplementation Element, Antioxidant-rich supplementation Optimal
- Keywords
- Overweight, Obese, Antioxidants, Long-term, Body composition, Cardiometabolic health, Skin carotenoid
- Medical subject headings
- Overweight, Obesity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Antioxidant-rich supplementation ElementDietary supplement
Maintained habitual diet with additionally taking LifePak Element for 12 weeks
Antioxidant-rich supplementation OptimalDietary supplement
Maintaining habitual diet with additionally taking LifePak Optimal for 12 weeks
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Control | No intervention | Maintained habitual diet without receving the intervention. |
| LifePak Elements Supplementation | Experimental | Consume the LifePak (Elements) every day for 12 weeks. Receives: Dietary Supplement: Antioxidant-rich supplementation Element |
| LifePak Optimal Supplementation | Experimental | Consume the LifePak (Optimal) every day for 12 weeks. Receives: Dietary Supplement: Antioxidant-rich supplementation Optimal |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Skin Carotenoid Score Measured by Prysm iO™ from Baseline to Week 12
Skin carotenoid status will be assessed using the Prysm iO™ device. The device scans the participant's fingertip and provides a skin carotenoid score, also referred to as the Prysm Score. Results will be reported as the numerical Prysm Score. Higher scores indicate higher skin carotenoid levels.
Measured: Week 0, 4, 8, 12
Mean Change from Baseline in Blood Carotenoid Concentration
Blood carotenoid concentration will be assessed using blood samples collected from participants. Results will be reported as the mean change from baseline in blood carotenoid concentration at Week 12. Higher concentrations indicate higher circulating carotenoid status.
Measured: Week 0 and Week 12
Secondary outcomes (8)
Mean Change from Baseline in Total Antioxidant Capacity in Blood Samples
Total antioxidant capacity will be assessed using blood samples collected from participants. Results will be reported as the mean change from baseline in total antioxidant capacity at each post-baseline time point.
Measured: Week 0 and Week 12
Mean Change from Baseline in Fasting Blood Lipid and Lipoprotein Concentrations
Fasting blood lipid and lipoprotein concentrations will be assessed using blood samples collected from participants after an overnight fast. The lipid and lipoprotein profile may include total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and triglycerides. Results will be reported as the mean change from baseline in each lipid and lipoprotein parameter at Week 12.
Measured: Week 0 and Week 12
Mean Change from Baseline in Fasting Blood Glucose Concentration
Fasting blood glucose concentration will be assessed using blood samples collected from participants after an overnight fast. Results will be reported as the mean change from baseline in fasting blood glucose concentration at Week 12.
Measured: Week 0 and Week 12
Mean Change from Baseline in Fasting Blood Insulin Concentration
Fasting blood insulin concentration will be assessed using blood samples collected from participants after an overnight fast. Results will be reported as the mean change from baseline in fasting blood insulin concentration at Week 12.
Measured: Week 0 and Week 12
Mean Change from Baseline in Blood Biomarkers of Oxidative Stress: Malondialdehyde and 8-Isoprostane
Oxidative stress will be assessed using blood samples collected from participants. Blood biomarkers of oxidative stress will include malondialdehyde and 8-isoprostane. Results will be reported as the mean change from baseline in malondialdehyde concentration and 8-isoprostane concentration at Week 12. Higher concentrations indicate higher levels of oxidative stress.
Measured: Week 0 and Week 12
Mean Change from Baseline in Skin Autofluorescence Measured by AGE Reader mu Connect
Skin advanced glycation end product accumulation will be assessed non-invasively using the AGE Reader mu Connect. The device measures skin tissue autofluorescence on the inside of the participant's dominant lower forearm. Results will be reported as the mean change from baseline in AGE Reader measurement result, expressed in arbitrary units. Higher values indicate higher skin advanced glycation end product accumulation.
Measured: Week 0, 4, 8, 12
Mean Change from Baseline in Blood Advanced Glycation End Product Level
Blood advanced glycation end product level will be assessed using blood samples collected from participants. Results will be reported as the mean change from baseline in blood advanced glycation end product level at Week 12.
Measured: Week 0 and Week 12
Mean change from baseline in anthropometric and body composition parameters
Anthropometric and body composition parameters will be assessed using standard measurements and InBody body composition analysis. Parameters may include body weight, waist circumference, body fat percentage, fat mass, fat-free mass, skeletal muscle mass and body mass index. Results will be reported as the mean change from baseline at each post-baseline time point.
Measured: Week 0, 4, 8, 12
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted5 Aug 2026
- Study start15 Aug 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion1 Aug 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion31 Dec 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Overweight , ObesityStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by National University of SingaporeThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 83 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- National University of Singapore
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Nu Skin Enterprises
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Jung Eun Kim, National University of Singapore
- Investigators
- Jung Eun Kim, Ph.D., R.D., Principal investigator, National University of Singapore, Department of Food Science and Technology
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07748468
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- S39
- Other IDs
- NUS-IRB-2026-268
- Status last verified
- Mar 2026
- First submitted
- 15 May 2026
- Last updated
- 5 Aug 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Electronic copies of the data with identifiable participant information will be kept on NUS OneDrive with access limited only Dr Kim Jung Eun and her research staff. All data will be de-identified prior to statistical analyses.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 5 Aug 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Impact of Antioxidant-rich Supplementation on Skin Carotenoids Status, Antioxidant Status and Cardiometabolic Health in Overweight and Obese Individuals
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07748468
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- S39
- Conditions
- Overweight , Obesity, Antioxidant Status
- Keywords
- Overweight, Obese, Antioxidants, Long-term, Body composition, Cardiometabolic health, Skin carotenoid
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 83 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- National University of SingaporeUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Nu Skin Enterprises
- Study start
- 15 Aug 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 1 Aug 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 31 Dec 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 5 Aug 2026 (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 aims to evaluate the effects of antioxidant-rich supplementation on skin carotenoid status, antioxidant status, and cardiometabolic health in overweight and obese individuals. The study may provide additional scientific evidence to support the further refinement of current dietary and nutritional recommendations.
Detailed description
This study will be a single-blind, randomized, parallel-group trial, and all participants will complete a 12-week study period. A total of 66 participants will be recruited and randomly assigned to continue their habitual diet with or without antioxidant-rich supplementation. This study aims to investigate whether antioxidant-rich supplementation will influence body composition, skin carotenoid status, antioxidant status, and cardiometabolic health. The study will comprise 1 screening visit and 4 test visits.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Control | No intervention | –Maintained habitual diet without receving the intervention. |
| LifePak Elements Supplementation | Experimental | Dietary Supplement: Antioxidant-rich supplementation ElementConsume the LifePak (Elements) every day for 12 weeks. |
| LifePak Optimal Supplementation | Experimental | Dietary Supplement: Antioxidant-rich supplementation OptimalConsume the LifePak (Optimal) every day for 12 weeks. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 21 to 70 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Able to give informed consent (AMT score ≥ 8 for older adults [65-70 years old])
- Adults 21-70 years old
- English-literate
- Have venous access sufficient to allow for blood sampling as per the protocol
- No drastic change of diet for the past 1 year
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Weight change > 3kg in the past 3 months
- Exercising vigorously over the past 3 months
- Taking medications or dietary supplements which may impact eye/skin health
- Taking lipid-lowering and blood pressure controlling medications less than 3 years
- Smoking
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant-rich supplementation ElementMaintained habitual diet with additionally taking LifePak Element for 12 weeks | Dietary supplement | LifePak Elements Supplementation |
| Antioxidant-rich supplementation OptimalMaintaining habitual diet with additionally taking LifePak Optimal for 12 weeks | Dietary supplement | LifePak Optimal Supplementation |
Primary outcome
Change in Skin Carotenoid Score Measured by Prysm iO™ from Baseline to Week 12
Time frame: Week 0, 4, 8, 12
Skin carotenoid status will be assessed using the Prysm iO™ device. The device scans the participant's fingertip and provides a skin carotenoid score, also referred to as the Prysm Score. Results will be reported as the numerical Prysm Score. Higher scores indicate higher skin carotenoid levels.
Mean Change from Baseline in Blood Carotenoid Concentration
Time frame: Week 0 and Week 12
Blood carotenoid concentration will be assessed using blood samples collected from participants. Results will be reported as the mean change from baseline in blood carotenoid concentration at Week 12. Higher concentrations indicate higher circulating carotenoid status.
8 secondary outcomes
Mean Change from Baseline in Total Antioxidant Capacity in Blood Samples
Time frame: Week 0 and Week 12
Mean Change from Baseline in Fasting Blood Lipid and Lipoprotein Concentrations
Time frame: Week 0 and Week 12
Mean Change from Baseline in Fasting Blood Glucose Concentration
Time frame: Week 0 and Week 12
Mean Change from Baseline in Fasting Blood Insulin Concentration
Time frame: Week 0 and Week 12
Mean Change from Baseline in Blood Biomarkers of Oxidative Stress: Malondialdehyde and 8-Isoprostane
Time frame: Week 0 and Week 12
Mean Change from Baseline in Skin Autofluorescence Measured by AGE Reader mu Connect
Time frame: Week 0, 4, 8, 12
Mean Change from Baseline in Blood Advanced Glycation End Product Level
Time frame: Week 0 and Week 12
Mean change from baseline in anthropometric and body composition parameters
Time frame: Week 0, 4, 8, 12
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 5 Aug 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Electronic copies of the data with identifiable participant information will be kept on NUS OneDrive with access limited only Dr Kim Jung Eun and her research staff. All data will be de-identified prior to statistical analyses.
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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.
Jung Eun Kim, Ph.D., R.D. principal investigator
National University of Singapore, Department of Food Science and Technology
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Antioxidant-rich supplementation Element and Antioxidant-rich supplementation Optimal in people with Overweight , Obesity and Antioxidant Status, run by National University of Singapore at 1 site in Singapore.
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 6 inclusion and 7 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Aug 2026. 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 Singapore. 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. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Lingyin Yu, B.Sc. ((+65) 8942 1809, e1124962@u.nus.edu), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in Skin Carotenoid Score Measured by Prysm iO™ from Baseline to Week 12 (time frame: Week 0, 4, 8, 12). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. 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 5 Aug 2026.