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Thammasat University National Research Council of Thailand |
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Information provided by: | Thammasat University |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00701480 |
Skin cleanser for daily used is essential and one of the most common questions asked by acne patients. There are studies reported beneficial effects of cleansers in acne treatment. Extracts of plants as active ingredients in skin cleansers are increasingly popular worldwide. Roselle is a common tropical shrub. Usually, the calyces of the plant have been used to make beverages but it also used in Thai traditional medicine for several purposes including as antiseptic and astringent. The extract of roselle showed antioxidant and keratolytic effects from previous studies which fit to the pathogenesis of acne.
The aims of the study is to determine the safety and efficacy of skin cleanser contained roselle extract in acne.
Condition | Intervention | Phase |
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Acne |
Other: skin cleanser contained Hibiscus sabdariffa extract Other: marketed skin cleanser |
Phase II |
Study Type: | Interventional |
Study Design: | Supportive Care, Randomized, Double Blind (Subject, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor), Active Control, Parallel Assignment, Safety/Efficacy Study |
Official Title: | Randomized Double-Blind Case Control Study of Safety and Efficacy of Skin Cleanser Contained Hibiscus Sabdariffa Extract in Acne Treatment. |
Estimated Enrollment: | 50 |
Study Start Date: | April 2008 |
Estimated Study Completion Date: | September 2008 |
Estimated Primary Completion Date: | July 2008 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
Arms | Assigned Interventions |
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1: Experimental
skin cleanser contained Hibiscus sabdariffa
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Other: skin cleanser contained Hibiscus sabdariffa extract
face washing 2-3 times/day
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2: Active Comparator
marketed skin cleanser
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Other: marketed skin cleanser
face washing 2-3 times/day
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Acne is one of the most common skin problems in teenagers and adolescents. Keys pathogenesis of the disease are 1.abnormal hypercornification of pilosebaceous duct,2.excess sebum production, 3.inflammation, 4.the present of Propionibacterium acnes. Treatments often include combination of topical and oral medications according to degree of acne severities. Acne medications can lead to drying and irritation of skin. Proper skin cleansing is important and can improve tolerability and efficacy of acne treatment.
Traditional medicine with longstanding used of herbal ingredients for skin problems and beauty is increasing more popular. Hibiscus sabdariffa L.(Roselle) is used as food, drink and topical formulation for skin infection in Thai traditional medicine. The extract from calyces contained polyphenolic compounds and anthocyanins that showed antioxidant and keratolytic activities. There for skin cleanser with Roselle extract might be benefit to acne by loosen comedone, reduce Propionibacterium acne and prevent keratinocyte injury.
The purposes of this study is to evaluate skin cleanser contained Roselle extract in two aspects ; 1. safety for irritation and allergic effects, 2.
efficacy in acne as cleanser alone and as supportive care with others acne therapies.
Ages Eligible for Study: | 12 Years to 45 Years |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Yes |
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Contact: Mali - Achariyakul, MD. | 66-02-9269473 | mali1799@hotmail.com |
Contact: Narumol - Teeranulak, MD. | 66-02-9269474 | narumol-the@yahoo.com |
Thailand, Pathumtanee | |
Thammasat University | Recruiting |
KlongLaung, Pathumtanee, Thailand, 12120 | |
Contact: Mali - Achariyakul, MD. 66-02-9269473 mali1799@hotmail.com | |
Contact: Narumon Teeranurak, MD. 66-02-9269474 | |
Sub-Investigator: Narumon - Teeranurak, MD. | |
Sub-Investigator: Vareeporn - Dispanurat, MD. |
Principal Investigator: | Mali - Achariyakul, MD. | Thammasat University |
Responsible Party: | Thammasat University ( Mali Achariyakul/Dr. ) |
Study ID Numbers: | MTU-E-1-002/51 |
Study First Received: | June 17, 2008 |
Last Updated: | June 17, 2008 |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00701480 History of Changes |
Health Authority: | Thailand: Food and Drug Administration |
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