UMIN-CTR Clinical Trial

Unique ID issued by UMIN UMIN000058242
Receipt number R000066582
Scientific Title Evaluation of the effect of plant-derived extract on the maintenance of skin elasticity: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study
Date of disclosure of the study information 2025/06/24
Last modified on 2025/06/20 17:16:14

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Basic information

Public title

Evaluation of the effect of plant-derived extract on the maintenance of skin elasticity

Acronym

Evaluation of the effect of plant-derived extract on the maintenance of skin elasticity

Scientific Title

Evaluation of the effect of plant-derived extract on the maintenance of skin elasticity: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study

Scientific Title:Acronym

Evaluation of the effect of plant-derived extract on the maintenance of skin elasticity

Region

Japan


Condition

Condition

Healthy adults

Classification by specialty

Not applicable Adult

Classification by malignancy

Others

Genomic information

NO


Objectives

Narrative objectives1

To assess the effect of a plant-derived extract on the maintenance of skin elasticity in healthy Japanese men and women aged 20 years or older who are concerned about skin elasticity, and to additionally evaluate its effects on blood flow and blood levels of nitric oxide metabolites (NOx) as secondary outcomes.

Basic objectives2

Efficacy

Basic objectives -Others


Trial characteristics_1


Trial characteristics_2


Developmental phase



Assessment

Primary outcomes

The measured value of cheek R7 at 8 weeks after the start of intervention

Key secondary outcomes

a. The measured value of arm R7 at 8 weeks after the start of intervention
b. Measured values at 8 weeks after the start of intervention for the following parameters:
- Cheek skin elasticity (R0, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R8, R9)
- Arm skin elasticity (R0, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R8, R9)
- Blood flow in the cheek
- Blood flow in the arm
- Blood levels of nitric oxide metabolites (NOx)


Base

Study type

Interventional


Study design

Basic design

Parallel

Randomization

Randomized

Randomization unit

Individual

Blinding

Double blind -all involved are blinded

Control

Placebo

Stratification


Dynamic allocation


Institution consideration


Blocking


Concealment



Intervention

No. of arms

2

Purpose of intervention

Prevention

Type of intervention

Food

Interventions/Control_1

Ingestion of plant-derived extract capsules for 8 weeks

Interventions/Control_2

Ingestion of placebo for 8 weeks

Interventions/Control_3


Interventions/Control_4


Interventions/Control_5


Interventions/Control_6


Interventions/Control_7


Interventions/Control_8


Interventions/Control_9


Interventions/Control_10



Eligibility

Age-lower limit

20 years-old <=

Age-upper limit


Not applicable

Gender

Male and Female

Key inclusion criteria

i. Japanese participants
ii. Male and female
iii. Aged 20 years or older
iv. In good health
v. Individuals who are concerned about their skin elasticity

Key exclusion criteria

1.Individuals under treatment for or with a history of malignant tumors, heart failure, or myocardial infarction.
2.Individuals with implanted devices such as pacemakers or defibrillators.
3.Individuals under treatment for chronic diseases: arrhythmia, hepatic disorders, chronic kidney disease, cerebrovascular disorders, rheumatic diseases, diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension, or other diseases.
4.Individuals under treatment or requiring treatment for other diseases.
5.Individuals with severe anemia.
6.Individuals with drug or food allergies.
7.Individuals with a history of alcohol or drug dependence.
8.Individuals using pharmaceuticals, quasi-drugs, or health foods that claim efficacy for skin health.
9.Individuals with chronic skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis.
10.Individuals with conditions affecting the skin at the evaluation sites.
11.Individuals regularly use skin care products other than basic cosmetics and sunscreen.
12.Individuals regularly receive skin treatments or use beauty devices.
13.Individuals who received cosmetic surgery or special skin treatments last 4 weeks or plan to during the study period.
14.Individuals who changed or started using basic cosmetics or sunscreen last 4 weeks.
15.Individuals who are exposed to excessive ultraviolet rays beyond daily life last 4 weeks or plan to during the study period.
16.Individuals taking hay fever medication.
17.Individuals consuming excessive alcohol.
18.Individuals who smoke or quit within 1 year prior to informed consent.
19.Individuals who plan to travel abroad or go on extended domestic business trips or vacations lasting one week or more during the study period.
20.Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the study period.
21.Individuals working night or rotating shifts.
22.Individuals who participated in another clinical trial last 4 weeks or plan to during the study period.
23.Individuals deemed unsuitable by the principal investigator.

Target sample size

90


Research contact person

Name of lead principal investigator

1st name Shigenori
Middle name
Last name Suzuki

Organization

KAGOME CO., LTD.

Division name

Diet and Well-being Research Institute

Zip code

329-2762

Address

17 Nishitomiyama, Nasushiobara-shi, Tochigi

TEL

0287-36-2935

Email

G167_0@kagome.co.jp


Public contact

Name of contact person

1st name Naoko
Middle name
Last name Suzuki

Organization

ORTHOMEDICO, Inc.

Division name

R&D Department

Zip code

112-0002

Address

2F Sumitomo Fudosan Korakuen Bldg., 1-4-1 Koishikawa, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo.

TEL

03-3818-0610

Homepage URL


Email

nao@orthomedico.jp


Sponsor or person

Institute

KAGOME CO., LTD.

Institute

Department

Personal name



Funding Source

Organization

KAGOME CO., LTD.

Organization

Division

Category of Funding Organization

Profit organization

Nationality of Funding Organization



Other related organizations

Co-sponsor


Name of secondary funder(s)



IRB Contact (For public release)

Organization

KAGOME CO.,LTD. Research Ethics Review Committee

Address

Nihonbashi Hamacho F Tower, 3-21-1 Nihonbashi Hamacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Tel

03-5623-8501

Email

IRB@kagome.co.jp


Secondary IDs

Secondary IDs

NO

Study ID_1


Org. issuing International ID_1


Study ID_2


Org. issuing International ID_2


IND to MHLW



Institutions

Institutions

医療法人社団盛心会 タカラクリニック(東京都)
Medical Corporation Seishinkai, Takara Clinic(Tokyo, Japan)


Other administrative information

Date of disclosure of the study information

2025 Year 06 Month 24 Day


Related information

URL releasing protocol


Publication of results

Unpublished


Result

URL related to results and publications


Number of participants that the trial has enrolled


Results


Results date posted


Results Delayed


Results Delay Reason


Date of the first journal publication of results


Baseline Characteristics


Participant flow


Adverse events


Outcome measures


Plan to share IPD


IPD sharing Plan description



Progress

Recruitment status

Preinitiation

Date of protocol fixation

2025 Year 06 Month 20 Day

Date of IRB

2025 Year 06 Month 20 Day

Anticipated trial start date

2025 Year 10 Month 20 Day

Last follow-up date

2026 Year 02 Month 11 Day

Date of closure to data entry


Date trial data considered complete


Date analysis concluded



Other

Other related information



Management information

Registered date

2025 Year 06 Month 20 Day

Last modified on

2025 Year 06 Month 20 Day



Link to view the page

Value
https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000066582