UMIN-ICDS Clinical Trial

Unique ID issued by UMIN UMIN000063116
Receipt number R000072249
Scientific Title Effects of a plant fermentation extract (260803) on UV-induced skin pigmentation
Date of disclosure of the study information 2026/10/02
Last modified on 2026/09/30 13:19:51

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Basic information

Public title

Effects of a plant fermentation extract (260803) on UV-induced skin pigmentation

Acronym

Effects of a plant fermentation extract (260803) on UV-induced skin pigmentation

Scientific Title

Effects of a plant fermentation extract (260803) on UV-induced skin pigmentation

Scientific Title:Acronym

Effects of a plant fermentation extract (260803) on UV-induced skin pigmentation

Region

Japan


Condition

Condition

Healthy

Classification by specialty

Adult

Classification by malignancy

Others

Genomic information

NO


Objectives

Narrative objectives1

To investigate the inhibitory effect of topical application of the test formulation on UV-induced skin pigmentation

Basic objectives2

Safety,Efficacy

Basic objectives -Others


Trial characteristics_1


Trial characteristics_2


Developmental phase



Assessment

Primary outcomes

Skin color measurement (L* value)

Key secondary outcomes

Skin color measurement (a* value)
Stratum corneum hydration
Transepidermal water loss


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

Other

Interventions/Control_1

The test product will be applied to the designated test site three times daily for 43 days

Interventions/Control_2

The placebo product will be applied to the designated test site three times daily for 43 days

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

54 years-old >=

Gender

Female

Key inclusion criteria

1.Participants who provided written informed consent after receiving and understanding an explanation of the study
2.Healthy Japanese female aged 20 to 54 years at the time of informed consent
3.Participants capable of completing study-related documents, including the informed consent form and study diary
4.Participants able to attend the designated study facility on the day of measurement

Key exclusion criteria

1.Participants with wounds, acne, eczema, or other skin conditions at the test site
2.Participants with excessive sunburn at the test site
3.Participants using cosmetics, quasi-drugs, or medications that may affect study outcomes
4.Participants who had regularly used medications containing tranexamic acid, vitamin C, or L-cysteine within 3 months prior to study initiation
5.Participants unable to discontinue Foods with Function Claims for skin improvement during the study
6.Participants currently consuming, or having consumed within 3 months, Foods with Function Claims containing fermented rice bran
7.Participants who regularly attend tanning or beauty salons, or plan to do so during the study
8.Participants likely to have excessive sun exposure during the study (e.g., frequent outdoor sports)
9.Participants with a history of allergic reactions to cosmetics or related products
10.Participants with skin disorders, including atopic dermatitis
11.Participants with severe hay fever requiring medication
12.Participants consuming 20 g/day or more of pure alcohol
13.Participants with a smoking habit, including e-cigarette use
14.Participants with a history of serious hepatic, renal, cardiovascular, psychiatric, or other severe diseases
15.Participants who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy during the study
16.Participants who participated in another clinical trial within 3 months or are currently participating in another trial
17.Participants receiving medical treatment or regular outpatient care for any disease, excluding dental treatment
18.Participants currently using medications for any disease
19.Participants related to this study, including those affiliated with the sponsor or contract research organizatio
20.Participants who themselves, or whose family members, work for a pharmaceutical or cosmetic company
21.Participants deemed unsuitable by the investigator

Target sample size

20


Research contact person

Name of lead principal investigator

1st name Yoshihito
Middle name
Last name Kawashima

Organization

Maruzen Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.

Division name

Research & Development Division

Zip code

729-3102

Address

1089-8 Sagata, Shin-ichi, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima, Japan

TEL

0847-52-5501

Email

y-kawashima@maruzenpcy.co.jp


Public contact

Name of contact person

1st name Kanako
Middle name
Last name Sakurai

Organization

Infoward Co., Ltd.

Division name

Ebisu Skin Research Center

Zip code

150-0013

Address

5th Floor, Sankei 51 Building, 1-11-2 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan

TEL

03-5793-8712

Homepage URL


Email

sakurai@inforward.co.jp


Sponsor or person

Institute

Maruzen Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.

Institute

Department

Personal name



Funding Source

Organization

Maruzen Pharmaceuticals 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

General Incorporated Association Clinical Research Review Center

Address

2972-8-603, Ishikawamachi, Hachioji City, Tokyo, Japan

Tel

090-3547-6398

Email

crrctakashima@kpd.biglobe.ne.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 10 Month 02 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

2026 Year 08 Month 27 Day

Date of IRB

2026 Year 09 Month 02 Day

Anticipated trial start date

2026 Year 10 Month 06 Day

Last follow-up date

2026 Year 11 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

2026 Year 09 Month 30 Day

Last modified on

2026 Year 09 Month 30 Day



Link to view the page

Value
https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000072249