UMIN-ICDS Clinical Trial

Unique ID issued by UMIN UMIN000061812
Receipt number R000070733
Scientific Title An Epidemiological Study of Skin Characteristics in Adult Women
Date of disclosure of the study information 2026/06/06
Last modified on 2026/06/05 19:24:40

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Basic information

Public title

An Epidemiological Study of Skin Characteristics in Adult Women

Acronym

An Epidemiological Study of Skin Characteristics in Adult Women

Scientific Title

An Epidemiological Study of Skin Characteristics in Adult Women

Scientific Title:Acronym

An Epidemiological Study of Skin Characteristics in Adult Women

Region

Japan


Condition

Condition

Helthy skin

Classification by specialty

Dermatology

Classification by malignancy

Others

Genomic information

NO


Objectives

Narrative objectives1

This study will be conducted in 200 adult women, involving various photographic assessments and instrumental measurements. The results obtained will be used to support the design and optimization of cosmetics, quasi-drugs, and health foods, as well as the development of novel skin evaluation methods and assessment devices.

Basic objectives2

Others

Basic objectives -Others

Epidemiological Study of Skin Conditions in Japanese Women

Trial characteristics_1


Trial characteristics_2


Developmental phase



Assessment

Primary outcomes

Facial sagging analysis using Vectra Handy imaging
Analysis of spots, wrinkles, pores, skin tone unevenness, porphyrins, subsurface pigmentation, melanin index, and hemoglobin index using VISIA Evolution imaging
Pore analysis using Antera 3D imaging
Microscopic imaging analysis
Measurement of transepidermal water loss (TEWL)
Measurement of stratum corneum hydration
Measurement of skin viscoelasticity
Tape stripping analysis, including cell area, multiple strippings, nucleated cell assessment, and skin metabolite-related markers with immunostaining
Measurement of dermal thickness using DermaLab
Pore analysis using skin replica sampling
Measurement of sebum production
Microbiome analysis based on skin sample collection

Key secondary outcomes



Base

Study type

Observational


Study design

Basic design


Randomization


Randomization unit


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Dynamic allocation


Institution consideration


Blocking


Concealment



Intervention

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Eligibility

Age-lower limit

20 years-old <=

Age-upper limit

60 years-old >=

Gender

Female

Key inclusion criteria

Women aged 20 years or older and under 60 years at the time of informed consent (target: approximately 50 subjects per age group)
Healthy female subjects
Subjects who have received sufficient explanation regarding the purpose and procedures of the study, possess the capacity to provide consent, fully understand the study, voluntarily agree to participate, and are able to provide written informed consent

Key exclusion criteria

Subjects with any condition at the evaluation site that may affect study results (e.g., urticaria, inflammation, eczema, wounds, acne, warts, pigmentation, or residual marks); those with a past or current history of atopic dermatitis or atopic predisposition (including family history); those who have received or plan to receive cosmetic medical procedures at the evaluation site (e.g., botulinum toxin, fillers, photofacial); those who have undergone or plan to undergo special skincare treatments (e.g., aesthetic/salon treatments) within 4 weeks; those who have changed or newly started health foods, skincare products, or sunscreen within 4 weeks; those with excessive UV exposure beyond daily life within 4 weeks or planned during the study; night shift or rotating shift workers; those receiving medical treatment at the time of consent or judged to require treatment; those with severe systemic diseases (metabolic, hepatic, renal, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, immune, neurological); those with a history of alcohol or drug dependence; those at risk of allergy to cosmetics or foods (including skin reactions within 1 year); those who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy; those who participated in other human studies within 4 weeks or plan to participate during the study; and those deemed unsuitable by the investigator.

Target sample size

200


Research contact person

Name of lead principal investigator

1st name Kensuke
Middle name
Last name Yotsumoto

Organization

ALBION CO., LTD.

Division name

R&D Laboratory

Zip code

1030004

Address

2-24-22, Higashi-nihombashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

TEL

07024736977

Email

k_yotsumoto@albion.co.jp


Public contact

Name of contact person

1st name Mizuho
Middle name
Last name Kokubo

Organization

ALBION CO., LTD.

Division name

R&D Laboratory

Zip code

1030004

Address

2-24-22, Higashi-nihombashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

TEL

07024736977

Homepage URL


Email

m_kokubo_8ff@albion.co.jp


Sponsor or person

Institute

DRC

Institute

Department

Personal name



Funding Source

Organization

ALBION CO., LTD.

Organization

Division

Category of Funding Organization

Profit organization

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Other related organizations

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IRB Contact (For public release)

Organization

Brain Care Clinic Ethics Review Committee.

Address

Hakutyo Build. 2F,2-1-2 Shinjuku,Shinjuku-ku,Tokyo

Tel

03-6273-2214

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

2026 Year 06 Month 06 Day


Related information

URL releasing protocol


Publication of results

Unpublished


Result

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Progress

Recruitment status

Preinitiation

Date of protocol fixation

2026 Year 04 Month 10 Day

Date of IRB

2026 Year 05 Month 14 Day

Anticipated trial start date

2026 Year 06 Month 06 Day

Last follow-up date

2026 Year 12 Month 31 Day

Date of closure to data entry


Date trial data considered complete


Date analysis concluded



Other

Other related information

Facial sagging analysis using Vectra Handy imaging
Analysis of spots, wrinkles, pores, skin tone unevenness, porphyrins, subsurface pigmentation, melanin index, and hemoglobin index using VISIA Evolution imaging
Pore analysis using Antera 3D imaging
Microscopic imaging analysis
Measurement of transepidermal water loss (TEWL)
Measurement of stratum corneum hydration
Measurement of skin viscoelasticity
Tape stripping analysis, including cell area, multiple strippings, nucleated cell assessment, and skin metabolite-related markers with immunostaining
Measurement of dermal thickness using DermaLab
Pore analysis using skin replica sampling
Measurement of sebum production
Microbiome analysis based on skin sample collection


Management information

Registered date

2026 Year 06 Month 05 Day

Last modified on

2026 Year 06 Month 05 Day



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