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.
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.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
46
Moisturizer composed of a patent-pending blend of botanical extracts, bioavailable peptides, antioxidants, and a prebiotic innovation
Body cleanser to be used by study participants
Sunscreen to be applied after application of moisturizer
Stephens and Associates
Richardson, Texas, United States
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.
Time frame: 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.
Time frame: 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.
Time frame: 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.
Time frame: 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.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Change from Baseline in Skin Roughness (Tactile) Score
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Placebo moisturizer is the vehicle control of the topical body firming moisturizer
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.
Time frame: 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.
Time frame: 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.
Time frame: 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.
Time frame: 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.
Time frame: 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.
Time frame: 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.
Time frame: 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.
Time frame: 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.
Time frame: 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.
Time frame: 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.
Time frame: 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.
Time frame: 12 weeks