UMIN-CTR Clinical Trial

Unique ID issued by UMIN UMIN000058655
Receipt number R000067058
Scientific Title Examination of the effect of continuous intake of lactic acid bacteria on skin damage induced by ultraviolet (UV).
Date of disclosure of the study information 2025/09/01
Last modified on 2025/07/31 13:58:59

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Basic information

Public title

Examination of the effect of continuous intake of lactic acid bacteria on skin damage induced by ultraviolet (UV).

Acronym

Examination of the effect of continuous intake of lactic acid bacteria on skin damage induced by ultraviolet (UV).

Scientific Title

Examination of the effect of continuous intake of lactic acid bacteria on skin damage induced by ultraviolet (UV).

Scientific Title:Acronym

Examination of the effect of continuous intake of lactic acid bacteria on skin damage induced by ultraviolet (UV).

Region

Japan


Condition

Condition

Healthy adults

Classification by specialty

Not applicable Adult

Classification by malignancy

Others

Genomic information

NO


Objectives

Narrative objectives1

The aim of this study is to consider the effect of whether ingestion of test food suppress skin damage after ultraviolet (UV) radiation in healthy subjects.

Basic objectives2

Efficacy

Basic objectives -Others


Trial characteristics_1


Trial characteristics_2


Developmental phase



Assessment

Primary outcomes

MED (Minimal Erythema Dose)

Key secondary outcomes

Skin color measurement (L-value, a-value) by spectrophotometer


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

Take 2 tablets of test foods with water once a day for 13 weeks.

Interventions/Control_2

Take 2 tablets of placebo foods with water once a day for 13 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

59 years-old >=

Gender

Male and Female

Key inclusion criteria

1.Male and Female between 20 and 59 years old of age at the time of obtaining consent to participate in the study.
2.Individuals who have Fitzpatrick skin phototype 2 or 3.
3.Those whose back skin allows for the evaluation of UV-induced erythema.
4.Those whose MED is determined to correspond to the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th level in the 6-step UV irradiation performed prior to the intake of the test product.
5.Those who are able to visit the study site on all scheduled study days.
6.Those who have received sufficient explanation about the purpose and details of the study, have the capacity to consent, fully understand the study, voluntarily agree to participate, and provide written informed consent.

Key exclusion criteria

1.Those who smoke.
2.Those who have been diagnosed with photosensitivity.
3.Those who taking drugs that may affect the photosensitivity of the skin.
4.Those who have any factors on the evaluation site that may affect the study results.
5.Those who have a history or current diagnosis of atopic dermatitis, or who have an atopic predisposition.
6.Those who have received or plan, to receive cosmetic treatment on the evaluation site during the study period.
7.Those who have received skincare treatments within 4 weeks, or plan to receive them during the study period.
8.Those who consume foods or supplements including high lactic acid bacteria or natto bacteria.
9.Those who regularly use body creams, lotions, or other skincare products on the evaluation site.
10.Those who regularly use basic skincare products or health foods containing vitamin C on the evaluation site.
11.Those who continuously use skincare products, cosmetics, quasi-drugs, or health foods.
12.Those who are continuously taking pharmaceuticals that claim efficacy for pigmentation.
13.Those who have changed or started using health foods or basic cosmetics within 4 weeks.
14.Those who expressed to UV beyond daily life within 4 weeks, or planning such exposure during the study.
15.Those who work night shifts or rotating day/night shifts.
16.Those who receiving or needing medical care for disease/prevention when consenting.
17.Those who use anti-inflammatory drugs (including pain relievers) continuously at least once per month.
18.Those who have a history of serious disorders.
19.Those who have a history of alcohol or drug dependence.
20.Those who may have allergic reactions to cosmetics or food products.
21.Those who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or intending to become pregnant during the study period.
22.Those who participated in other study within 4 weeks, or plan to participate during this study period.
23.Those deemed unsuitable for trail participation by the principal investigator.

Target sample size

66


Research contact person

Name of lead principal investigator

1st name Yuki
Middle name
Last name Higuchi

Organization

KAMEDA SEIKA CO., LTD.

Division name

Rice Research Institute

Zip code

950-0198

Address

3-1-1 Kameda-kogyodanchi, Konan-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata, Japan

TEL

025-382-8879

Email

y_higuchi@sk.kameda.co.jp


Public contact

Name of contact person

1st name Yuhma
Middle name
Last name Yoshida

Organization

DRC CO., LTD.

Division name

Efficacy Testing of Cosmetics and Foods Groups

Zip code

530-0044

Address

Tabuchi Bldg. No.9 5F, 2-10-31, Higashi-Temma, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0044, Japan

TEL

06-6882-1130

Homepage URL


Email

yoshida@drc-web.co.jp


Sponsor or person

Institute

DRC CO., LTD.

Institute

Department

Personal name



Funding Source

Organization

KAMEDA SEIKA 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

Brain Care Clinic Ethics Review Committee.

Address

Shiratori Build 2F, 2-1-2 Shinjyuku, Shinjyuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan

Tel

06-6882-1130

Email

ethics_board@drc-web.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



Other administrative information

Date of disclosure of the study information

2025 Year 09 Month 01 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 07 Month 01 Day

Date of IRB

2025 Year 07 Month 10 Day

Anticipated trial start date

2025 Year 08 Month 01 Day

Last follow-up date

2025 Year 12 Month 17 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 07 Month 31 Day

Last modified on

2025 Year 07 Month 31 Day



Link to view the page

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https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000067058