A Clinical Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Tolerability of a Cosmetic Product for Arm Firming

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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This single-center, split-body, double-blind, randomized, controlled clinical trial was conducted to assess the efficacy and tolerance of a topical firming body moisturizer when used over the course of 12 weeks by women with mild to moderate sagging, crepey skin, and overall photodamage on the upper arms. A total of 40 subjects completed study participation which included 10 subjects in the biopsy subgroup.

Detailed Description
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This single-center, split-body, double-blind, randomized, controlled clinical trial is being conducted to assess the efficacy and tolerance of the topical firming body moisturizer when used over the course of 12 weeks by women with mild to moderate sagging, crepey skin, and overall photodamage on the upper arms. Efficacy and tolerance will be assessed through clinical grading at baseline and weeks 4, 8, and 12. Efficacy will also be assessed through Corneometer and upper arm circumference measurements at baseline and weeks 4, 8, and 12, and Cutometer and Ultrasound measurements at baseline and weeks 8 and 12. Self-assessment questionnaires will be completed at baseline and week 12. Digital images will be taken at baseline and weeks 4, 8, and 12. Vectra H2 3D images will be taken at baseline and weeks 8 and 12. BMI will be measured at baseline and weeks 8 and 12. Biopsies will be collected from a subgroup of at least 10 subjects at baseline and week 12 (two biopsies on each arm at each time point; total of 8 per biopsy subject). A total of 40 subjects completed study participation which included 10 subjects in the biopsy subgroup.

Official Title
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A Double-Blind Split-Body Placebo-Controlled Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of a Cosmetic Product for Arm Firming

Conditions
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Photodamaged Skin, Skin Care

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Topical Body Firming Moisturizer
* Other: Body Cleanser
* Other: Sunscreen
* Other: Placebo Moisturizer


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Age range between 40 and 60 years Mild to moderate skin crepiness upper arm region Mild to moderate sagging skin upper arm region Mild to moderate overall photodamage upper arm region Willing to maintain their body weight within +/- 6.5 pounds Exclusion Criteria: Diagnosed with known allergies to skin care products Who have had massive weight loss Who have undergone liposuction and/or weight loss surgery in the last 5 years. Who are nursing Who are pregnant History of skin cancer within the past 5 years. Having a health condition Having a history of immunosuppression/immune deficiency disorders Currently using oral or systemic immunosuppressive medications and biologics Currently using or having regularly used corticosteroids Having a disease such as asthma Having started a long-term medication within the last 2 months. Who started hormone replacement therapies (HRT) Having had brachioplasty (upper arm lift); Having liposuction Having cryolipolysis Having undergone a weight-loss diet or exercise habit change in the last 3 months or planning to start either during the study. Having used any of the indicated products or had any of the listed procedures on the upper arms within the indicated time frame prior to the study start date.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 40 Years
Maximum Age: 60 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Female

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Interventional Model Description: Split Body, randomized, and placebo controlled
Masking: Double


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Active Comparator: Topical Firming Body Moisturizer<br>Oil-in-water emulsion base containing emollients, botanical extracts, peptides, antioxidants, prebiotics, and modified theophylline ingredients. | Other: Topical Body Firming Moisturizer<br>* Moisturizer composed of a patent-pending blend of botanical extracts, bioavailable peptides, antioxidants, and a prebiotic innovation<br>Other: Body Cleanser<br>* Body cleanser to be used by study participants<br>* Other names: Dove Sensitive Skin Nourishing Body Wash;Other: Sunscreen<br>* Sunscreen to be applied after application of moisturizer<br>* Other names: Neutrogena® Ultra Sheer® Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Protection Factor 55;|
| Placebo Comparator: Placebo Moisturizer<br>Oil-in-water emulsion base containing emollients. | Other: Body Cleanser<br>* Body cleanser to be used by study participants<br>* Other names: Dove Sensitive Skin Nourishing Body Wash;Other: Sunscreen<br>* Sunscreen to be applied after application of moisturizer<br>* Other names: Neutrogena® Ultra Sheer® Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Protection Factor 55;Other: Placebo Moisturizer<br>* Placebo moisturizer is the vehicle control of the topical body firming moisturizer<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Change from Baseline in Skin Crepiness Score | Investigator assessed the participants' skin crepiness using a 10-point scale where none 0 = skin appears smooth with no crinkling to severe 9 = prominent, extensive crinkly texture at baseline, week 4, 8, and 12. A decrease in score indicates improvement. | 12 weeks | 
| Change from Baseline in Skin Elasticity Score | Investigator assessed the participants' skin elasticity using a 10-point scale where none 0 = skin feels toned, dense and resilient to severe 9 = skin feels pliable, thin and nonresilient at baseline, week 8 and 12. A decrease in score indicates improvement. | 12 weeks | 
| Change from Baseline in Skin Firmness Score | Investigator assessed the participants' skin firmness using a 10-point scale where none 0 = skin appears very firm and feels thick to severe 9 = loose-appearing skin with poor stretch properties at baseline, week 8 and 12. A decrease in score indicates improvement. | 12 weeks | 
| Change from Baseline in Skin Sagging Score | Investigator assessed the participants' skin sagging using a 10-point scale where none 0 = no sagging, upper arm shows tight, lifted appearance to severe 9 = upper arm shows extreme sagging appearance at baseline, week 8 and 12. A decrease in score indicates improvement. | 12 weeks | 
| Change from Baseline in Skin Roughness (Visual) Score | Investigator assessed the participants' skin roughness (visual) using a 10-point scale where none 0 = smooth skin appearance, no roughness to severe 9 = pronounced reduction in skin smoothness appearance at baseline, week 4. 8, and 12. A decrease in score indicates improvement. | 12 weeks | 
| Change from Baseline in Skin Roughness (Tactile) Score | Investigator assessed the participants' skin roughness (tactile) using a 10-point scale where none 0 = no palpable skin roughness, drag or surface bumps to severe 9 = significantly palpable skin roughness, drag, and surface bumps at baseline, week 4, 8 and 12. A decrease in score indicates improvement. | 12 weeks | 
| Change from Baseline in Overall Photodamage Score | Investigator assessed the participants' overall photodamage using a 10-point scale where none 0 = none or minimal visual evidence of photodamaged skin to severe 9 = severe photodamaged skin at baseline, week 8 and 12. A decrease in score indicates improvement. | 12 weeks | 
| Change from Baseline in Evenness of Skin Tone Score | Investigator assessed the participants' evenness of skin tone using a 10-point scale where none 0 = even skin color, no observable hyperpigmentation to severe 9 = significant detectable hyperpigmentation appearance at baseline, week 8 and 12. A decrease in score indicates improvement. | 12 weeks | 
| Change from Baseline in Evenness of Skin Redness Score | Investigator assessed the participants' evenness of skin redness using a 10-point scale where none 0 = even skin tone to severe 9 = pronounced areas of redness at baseline, week 4, 8, and 12. A decrease in score indicates improvement. | 12 weeks | 
| Change from Baseline in Objective Erythema Parameters | Investigator assessed the participants' signs of erythema using a 4-point scale where none 0 = no erythema to severe 4 = marked redness at baseline and week 12. A decrease in score indicates improvement. | 12 weeks | 
| Change from Baseline in Objective Edema Parameters | Investigator assessed the participants' signs of edema using a 4-point scale where none 0 = no edema or swelling to severe 4 = marked edema at baseline and week 12. A decrease in score indicates improvement. | 12 weeks | 
| Change from Baseline in Objective Dryness Parameters | Investigator assessed the participants' signs of dryness using a 4-point scale where none 0 = no dryness to severe 4 = marked dryness at baseline and week 12. A decrease in score indicates improvement. | 12 weeks | 
| Change from Baseline in Objective Peeling Parameters | Investigator assessed the participants' signs of peeling using a 4-point scale where none 0 = no peeling to severe 4 = marked peeling at baseline and week 12. A decrease in score indicates improvement. | 12 weeks | 
| Change from Baseline in Subjective Burning Parameters | Participants assessed signs of burning using a 4-point scale where none 0 = no burning to severe 4 = hot burning sensation at baseline and week 12. A decrease in score indicates improvement. | 12 weeks | 
| Change from Baseline in Subjective Stinging Parameters | Participants assessed signs of stinging using a 4-point scale where none 0 = no stinging to severe 4 = marked stinging sensation at baseline and week 12. A decrease in score indicates improvement. | 12 weeks | 
| Change from Baseline in Subjective Itching Parameters | Participants assessed signs of itching using a 4-point scale where none 0 = no itching to severe 4 = marked itching sensation at baseline and week 12. A decrease in score indicates improvement. | 12 weeks | 
| Change from Baseline in Subjective Tingling Parameters | Participants assessed signs of tingling using a 4-point scale where none 0 = no tingling to severe 4 = marked tingling sensation at baseline and week 12. A decrease in score indicates improvement. | 12 weeks | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Body, moisturizer, Firming