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NCT Number: NCT06734299

A Study to Evaluate Usage of Mineral Sunscreens With Differentiated Whitening Attributes in Multi-Cultural Skin Tones

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the whitening potential of different mineral and chemical sunscreens across multi-cultural skin tones through instrumentation, imaging, and self-assessment. It also aimed to evaluate the relationship between self-perception and objective measurements of whitening.

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Key information

Conditions

Age range

18 year–55 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

SGS North America Inc. - Union Research Center

Union, New Jersey, 07083, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Self-reported natural skin tone/skin color targeting the following: skin tones "Pale/fair to light white" and "White to light beige" (N = 15 participants), skin tones "Beige to light tan/light olive" and "Medium tan/medium olive to light brown" (N = 15 participants), skin tones "Medium brown to dark brown and "Darkest brown to darkest black" (N = 15 participants)
  • Has a history of using or is a current user of sunscreens
  • Is willing to have height and body weight measured and recorded
  • Generally in good health based on medical history reported by the participants
  • Is able to read, write, speak, and understand English or Spanish
  • Has signed the ICD including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) disclosure and Photograph Release
  • Intends to complete the study and is willing and able to follow all study instructions

Exclusion criteria

  • Has known allergies or adverse reactions to common topical skincare products or ingredients in the IPs
  • Presents with a skin condition and/or pre-existing or dormant dermatologic disease on the face, volar forearms, or lower legs that may confound the study results (e.g., psoriasis, eczema, atopic dermatitis, cutaneous xerosis, erythema, or active skin cancer, rosacea, moderate to severe acne, acne conglobate, nodules, and/or cysts on the face) or interfere with evaluations (e.g., excessive hair, tattoos, scarring, nevi, very uneven skin tone, sunburn, scratches/broken/compromised skin)
  • Has had any facial treatments including facials, facial peels, photo facials, laser treatments, dermabrasion, botulinum toxin (Botox), injectable filler treatments, intense pulsed light (IPL), acid treatments, tightening treatments, facial plastic surgery, or any other treatment administered by a physician or skin care professional designed to improve the appearance or firmness of facial skin withing 30 days prior to Visit 1
  • Has shaved or used any hair removal method on lower legs or volar forearms within 24 hours of Visit 1
  • Has a history of skin cancer within the past 5 years
  • Has self-reported Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes or is taking insulin or another anti-diabetic medication
  • Is taking a medication that would mask an Adverse Event (AE) or confuse the study results
  • Has a history of immunosuppression/immune deficiency disorders (including HIV infection, AIDS, multiple sclerosis, Crohn's disease, rheumatoid arthritis), organ transplant (heart, kidney, etc.), and/or undergoing radiation or chemotherapy as determined by study documentation
  • Has a disease such as asthma, epilepsy, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, or hypothyroidism that is not controlled by diet or medication. Individuals having multiple health conditions may be excluded from participation even if the conditions are controlled by diet, medication, etc.
  • Is self-reported to be breast feeding, pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study
  • Has a history of or a concurrent health/other condition/situation which may put the individual at significant risk, confuse the study results, or interfere significantly with the individual's participation in the study
  • Has started any long-term medication within the last 2 months
  • Is simultaneously participating in any other clinical study or has participated in any product-use study within 30 days prior to Visit 1
  • Is an employee/contractor or immediate family member of the PI, Study Site, or Sponsor

Treatment and study plan

Sunscreen A

Other

Sunscreen A will be applied to both lower legs (between the knee and ankle) and then her full face to the randomly assigned participants at Visit1, Visit 2, and Visit 3.

Sunscreen B

Other

Sunscreen B will be applied to both lower legs (between the knee and ankle) and then her full face to the randomly assigned participants at Visit1, Visit 2, and Visit 3.

Sunscreen C

Other

Sunscreen C will be applied to both lower legs (between the knee and ankle) and then her full face to the randomly assigned participants at Visit1, Visit 2, and Visit 3.

Primary outcomes

  1. Whitening Potential of Mineral Sunscreens Across Multi-cultural Skin Tones Through Instrumentation

    Time frame: Visit 1 (Day 1), Visit 2 (Day 7) and Visit 3 (Day 14)

    Whitening potential of mineral sunscreens across multi-cultural skin tones through instrumentation (Chroma Meter and Polychromatic Hybrid Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy measurements) will be reported.

  2. Whitening Potential of Mineral Sunscreens Across Multi-cultural Skin Tones Through Imaging

    Time frame: Visit 1 (Day1), Visit 2 (Day 7) and Visit 3 (Day 14)

    Whitening potential of mineral sunscreens across multi-cultural skin tones through imaging (Full-Face Imaging via VISIA-CR and Volar Forearms Imaging via Digital Camera) will be reported.

  3. Whitening Potential of Mineral Sunscreens Across Multi-cultural Skin Tones Through Self-assessment

    Time frame: Visit 1 (Day1), Visit 2 (Day 7) and Visit 3 (Day 14)

    Whitening potential of mineral sunscreens across multi-cultural skin tones through self-assessment will be reported via self-assessment questionnaire.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. (J&JCI)

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

A Single-Center, Randomized, Clinical Study to Evaluate Usage of Facial Mineral Sunscreens With Differentiated Whitening Attributes in Multi-Cultural Skin Tones Through Instrumentation Measurements, Imaging, and Self-Assessments

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Dec 16, 2024
Registry last updated
Feb 28, 2025

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