UMIN-CTR Clinical Trial

Unique ID issued by UMIN UMIN000060578
Receipt number R000068925
Scientific Title Evaluation of Safety and Skin Condition Following Use of Test Cosmetics
Date of disclosure of the study information 2026/02/04
Last modified on 2026/01/31 08:07:37

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Basic information

Public title

Evaluation of Safety and Skin Condition Following Use of Test Cosmetics

Acronym

Evaluation of Safety and Skin Condition Following Use of Test Cosmetics

Scientific Title

Evaluation of Safety and Skin Condition Following Use of Test Cosmetics

Scientific Title:Acronym

Evaluation of Safety and Skin Condition Following Use of Test Cosmetics

Region

Japan


Condition

Condition

acne vulgaris

Classification by specialty

Dermatology

Classification by malignancy

Others

Genomic information

NO


Objectives

Narrative objectives1

This study aims to evaluate the safety and skin condition of test cosmetics with different formulations when applied to one side of the face (left or right) for 12 weeks in subjects with mild to moderate acne vulgaris.

Basic objectives2

Safety,Efficacy

Basic objectives -Others


Trial characteristics_1


Trial characteristics_2


Developmental phase



Assessment

Primary outcomes

*Safety
1) Adverse events
2) Side effects
3) Skin findings
4) Subjective symptoms
5) Number of rashes

Key secondary outcomes

*Skin condition
1) Stratum corneum moisture content
2) Trans epidermal water loss
3) Sebum level
4) Color difference
5) Skin condition score
6) Average pore area, average pore sagging rate
7) Subject self-assessment


Base

Study type

Interventional


Study design

Basic design

Cross-over

Randomization

Randomized

Randomization unit

Individual

Blinding

Single blind -investigator(s) and assessor(s) are blinded

Control

Active

Stratification


Dynamic allocation


Institution consideration


Blocking


Concealment



Intervention

No. of arms

2

Purpose of intervention

Treatment

Type of intervention

Other

Interventions/Control_1

Apply the test product to the entire designated side of the face twice daily after washing in the morning and evening. Continue this for 12 weeks.

Interventions/Control_2

Apply the control product to the entire designated side of the face twice daily after washing in the morning and evening. Continue this for 12 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

18 years-old <=

Age-upper limit

39 years-old >=

Gender

Male and Female

Key inclusion criteria

1) Individuals aged 18 to 39 years at the time of consent acquisition
2) Patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris
3) Individuals with 10 or more inflammatory lesions on the face, up to approximately 40 lesions. No more than 2 nodules/cysts. Lesion counts on both sides are similar.
4) Individuals who have received sufficient explanation regarding the purpose and content of this trial, possess the capacity to consent, voluntarily volunteer to participate after fully understanding, and can provide written consent to participate in this study.
5) Individuals who can attend the designated examination date and undergo the examination.
6) Individuals deemed suitable for participation in this study by the principal investigator.

Key exclusion criteria

Individuals
1) currently receiving acne treatment with prescription medications from a medical institution.
2) with clinically abnormal facial skin conditions that could affect the objectives of this study.
3) with acne conglobata, acne fulminans, or secondary acne.
4) with underlying conditions or skin symptoms requiring local or systemic therapy that may affect this study.
5) diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
6) with a history of hypersensitivity to ingredients in this trial cosmetic or to cosmetics in general.
7) who changed their facial cleansers or skincare products within the past month.
8) who received, or require, specified medications or therapies during the defined period.
A) Topical agents and procedures applied to the study site and head.
I. Topical agents
i. who used the following products within 4 weeks.:
-Formulations containing retinoids
-Formulations containing azelaic acid
ii. who used the following products within 2 weeks.:
-Acne treatments such as antibacterial agents and anti-inflammatory agents
-Products containing benzoyl peroxide
-Adrenal corticosteroids
-Products considered to have a keratolytic effect
II. Procedures, etc.
i. who received the following procedures within 4 weeks:
-Surgery and cosmetic procedures such as chemical peels, laser treatments, phototherapy, or esthetic treatments.
B) Systemic medications, etc.
I. who used the following products within 12 weeks.:
-Preparations containing retinoids
II. who used the following products within 4 weeks.:
-Other acne treatments
-Adrenal corticosteroids
-Preparations affecting sex hormones
-Traditional Chinese medicine preparations considered effective for acne
9) with severe cardiac, renal, hepatic, respiratory, circulatory, or immunodeficiency conditions that make them unsuitable for the study.
10) who are pregnant, breastfeeding, may be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant during the study.
11) considered unsuitable for the study by the investigator team.

Target sample size

30


Research contact person

Name of lead principal investigator

1st name Noriko
Middle name
Last name Suenobu

Organization

Rohto Pharmaceutical Co.,LTD.

Division name

Basic Research and Development Division, Health / Skin Science Business Planning Division

Zip code

544-8666

Address

1-8-1,Tatsumi-nishi,Ikuno-ku, Osaka 544-8666, Japan

TEL

06-6758-1231

Email

hsrpd@rohto.co.jp


Public contact

Name of contact person

1st name Ryoma
Middle name
Last name Shimizu

Organization

TES Holdings Co., Ltd.

Division name

Administrative Department of Clinical Trials

Zip code

110-0015

Address

6F Kairaku Building 2-7-5 Higashiueno Taito-ku Tokyo 110-0015, JAPAN

TEL

+81-3-6801-8480

Homepage URL


Email

r.shimizu@tes-h.co.jp


Sponsor or person

Institute

TES Holdings Co., Ltd.

Institute

Department

Personal name



Funding Source

Organization

Rohto Pharmaceutical 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

Ueno-Asagao Clinic Ethical Review Committee

Address

6F Kairaku Building 2-7-5 Higashiueno Taito-ku Tokyo 110-0015, JAPAN

Tel

+81-3-6240-1162

Email

jimukyoku@tes-h.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

2026 Year 02 Month 04 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 12 Month 24 Day

Date of IRB

2025 Year 12 Month 25 Day

Anticipated trial start date

2026 Year 02 Month 14 Day

Last follow-up date

2026 Year 05 Month 15 Day

Date of closure to data entry


Date trial data considered complete


Date analysis concluded



Other

Other related information



Management information

Registered date

2026 Year 02 Month 04 Day

Last modified on

2026 Year 01 Month 31 Day



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https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000068925