Colonisation of Scalp by Topical Probiotic Micrococcus Luteus Q24

BLIS Technologies Limited20 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the skin quality improvement and colonization efficacy following the application of probiotic Micrococcus luteus Q24 (BLIS Q24) to the scalp from a serum format in healthy adults.

This is a randomized double-blind baseline controlled pilot study with no crossover for the assessment of any changes to the microbial make-up of the skin (The local skin microbiome), detection of colonization by the probiotic bacterium (BLIS Q24) on the skin on the scalp and to evaluate the changes in skin quality parameters following topical application of probiotic in a serum format.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

BASIC_SCIENCE

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Microbial Colonization

Interventions

Active Comparator: Study Group A: Blis Q24 Serum at higher doseOTHER

Active Comparator: Study Group A: Blis Q24 Serum at 1e8 cfu/ dose (Active)

Active Comparator: Study Group B: Blis Q24 Serum at lower doseOTHER

Active Comparator: Study Group A: Blis Q24 Serum at 1e6 cfu/ dose (Active)

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 80 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. In general, good health, is 18 - 80 years of age. 2. Practice good general body and hair hygiene. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Have a history of autoimmune disease or are immunocompromised (have a weakened immune system). 2. Free from any scalp disease, active cut, or open wound 3. On hair loss treatment at least 2 months prior to sampling. 4. Have used anti-dandruff shampoos on the scalp and hair for at least 1 week prior to the trial. 5. On concurrent antibiotic or antifungal therapy or regular antibiotic or antifungal. use within the last 1 week. 6. People with allergies or sensitivity to dairy.

Locations (1)

Blis Technologies Ltd

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in microbial composition following application of 1e8 cfu per dose Micrococcus luteus Q24 in serum from Day 0 (baseline) to 15 days

Study will determine the change in microbial composition following the application of 1e8 cfu per dose serum containing Micrococcus luteus Q24 serum to the scalp. The statistical analysis will be carried out to compare the participants skin swab data from baseline to 15 days across one site with a level of significance of p\<0.05. Overall colonization based on percentage of population colonized for different interventions will also be analyzed using appropriate statistical analysis software. Analysis will be performed using bacterial genome sequence analysis of the skin swab samples collected.

Time frame: 15 days post intervention

Change in microbial composition following application of 1e6 cfu per dose Micrococcus luteus Q24 in serum from Day 0 (baseline) to 15 days

Study will determine the change in microbial composition following the application of 1e6 cfu per dose serum containing Micrococcus luteus Q24 serum to the scalp. The statistical analysis will be carried out to compare the participants skin swab data from baseline to 15 days across one site with a level of significance of p\<0.05. Overall colonization based on percentage of population colonized for different interventions will also be analyzed using appropriate statistical analysis software. Analysis will be performed using bacterial genome sequence analysis of the skin swab samples collected.

Time frame: 15 days post intervention

Change in Skin quality parameters following application of 1e8 cfu per dose Micrococcus luteus Q24 in serum from Day 0 (baseline) to 15 days

Study will determine the change in skin quality parameters following the application of 1e8 cfu per dose serum containing Micrococcus luteus Q24 serum to the scalp. The statistical analysis will be carried out to compare the participants skin swab data from baseline to 15 days across one site with a level of significance of p\<0.05. Overall colonization based on percentage of population colonized for different interventions will also be analyzed using appropriate statistical analysis software. Analysis will be performed using bacterial genome sequence analysis of the skin swab samples collected.

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Time frame: 15 days post intervention

Change in Skin quality parameters following application of 1e6 cfu per dose Micrococcus luteus Q24 in serum from Day 0 (baseline) to 15 days

Study will determine the change in skin quality parameters following the application of 1e6 cfu per dose serum containing Micrococcus luteus Q24 serum to the scalp. The statistical analysis will be carried out to compare the participants skin swab data from baseline to 15 days across one site with a level of significance of p\<0.05. Overall colonization based on percentage of population colonized for different interventions will also be analyzed using appropriate statistical analysis software. Analysis will be performed using bacterial genome sequence analysis of the skin swab samples collected.

Time frame: 15 days post intervention

Change in microbial composition following application of 1e8 cfu per dose Micrococcus luteus Q24 in serum from Day 0 (baseline) to 29 days

Study will determine the change in microbial composition following the application of 1e8 cfu per dose serum containing Micrococcus luteus Q24 serum to the scalp. The statistical analysis will be carried out to compare the participants skin swab data from baseline to 29 days across one site with a level of significance of p\<0.05. Overall colonization based on percentage of population colonized for different interventions will also be analyzed using appropriate statistical analysis software. Analysis will be performed using bacterial genome sequence analysis of the skin swab samples collected.

Time frame: 29 days post intervention

Change in Skin quality parameters following application of 1e8 cfu per dose Micrococcus luteus Q24 in serum from Day 0 (baseline) to 29 days

Study will determine the change in skin quality parameters following the application of 1e8 cfu per dose serum containing Micrococcus luteus Q24 serum to the scalp. The statistical analysis will be carried out to compare the participants skin swab data from baseline to 29 days across one site with a level of significance of p\<0.05. Overall colonization based on percentage of population colonized for different interventions will also be analyzed using appropriate statistical analysis software. Analysis will be performed using bacterial genome sequence analysis of the skin swab samples collected.

Time frame: 29 days post intervention

Change in microbial composition following application of 1e6 cfu per dose Micrococcus luteus Q24 in serum from Day 0 (baseline) to 29 days

Study will determine the change in microbial composition following the application of 1e6 cfu per dose serum containing Micrococcus luteus Q24 serum to the scalp. The statistical analysis will be carried out to compare the participants skin swab data from baseline to 29 days across one site with a level of significance of p\<0.05. Overall colonization based on percentage of population colonized for different interventions will also be analyzed using appropriate statistical analysis software. Analysis will be performed using bacterial genome sequence analysis of the skin swab samples collected.

Time frame: 29 days post intervention

Change in Skin quality parameters following application of 1e6 cfu per dose Micrococcus luteus Q24 in serum from Day 0 (baseline) to 29 days

Study will determine the change in skin quality parameters following the application of 1e6 cfu per dose serum containing Micrococcus luteus Q24 serum to the scalp. The statistical analysis will be carried out to compare the participants skin swab data from baseline to 29 days across one site with a level of significance of p\<0.05. Overall colonization based on percentage of population colonized for different interventions will also be analyzed using appropriate statistical analysis software. Analysis will be performed using bacterial genome sequence analysis of the skin swab samples collected.

Time frame: 29 days post intervention

Change in microbial composition post 7 days of last application of 1e8 cfu of Micrococcus luteus Q24 in serum

Study will determine the change in microbial composition following the application of 1e8 cfu per dose serum containing Micrococcus luteus Q24 serum to the scalp. The statistical analysis will be carried out to compare the participants skin swab data at Day 36(i.e. post 7 days from last application) across one site with a level of significance of p\<0.05. Overall colonization based on percentage of population colonized for different interventions will also be analyzed using appropriate statistical analysis software. Analysis will be performed using bacterial genome sequence analysis of the skin swab samples collected.

Time frame: 7 days post last intervention

Change in microbial composition post 7 days of last application of 1e6 cfu of Micrococcus luteus Q24 in serum

Study will determine the change in microbial composition following the application of 1e6 cfu per dose serum containing Micrococcus luteus Q24 serum to the scalp. The statistical analysis will be carried out to compare the participants skin swab data at Day 36(i.e. post 7 days from last application) across one site with a level of significance of p\<0.05. Overall colonization based on percentage of population colonized for different interventions will also be analyzed using appropriate statistical analysis software. Analysis will be performed using bacterial genome sequence analysis of the skin swab samples collected.

Time frame: 7 days post last intervention

Change in Skin quality parameters post 7 days of last application of 1e8 cfu of Micrococcus luteus Q24 in serum

Study will determine the change in microbial composition following the application of 1e8 cfu per dose serum containing Micrococcus luteus Q24 serum to the scalp. The statistical analysis will be carried out to compare the participants skin swab data at Day 36(i.e. post 7 days from last application) across one site with a level of significance of p\<0.05. Overall colonization based on percentage of population colonized for different interventions will also be analyzed using appropriate statistical analysis software. Analysis will be performed using bacterial genome sequence analysis of the skin swab samples collected.

Time frame: 7 days post last intervention

Change in Skin quality parameters post 7 days of last application of 1e6 cfu of Micrococcus luteus Q24 in serum

Study will determine the change in microbial composition following the application of 1e6 cfu per dose serum containing Micrococcus luteus Q24 serum to the scalp. The statistical analysis will be carried out to compare the participants skin swab data at Day 36(i.e. post 7 days from last application) across one site with a level of significance of p\<0.05. Overall colonization based on percentage of population colonized for different interventions will also be analyzed using appropriate statistical analysis software. Analysis will be performed using bacterial genome sequence analysis of the skin swab samples collected.

Time frame: 7 days post last intervention