A clinical study in healthy volunteers to determine whether orally consumed tocopheryl phosphates are incorporated into oil produced/secreted by the skin.

Completed

• Conditions: Tocopheryl phosphates and secreted sebum.; Skin - Normal skin development and function

• Registration Number: ACTRN12609000848202
• Lead Sponsor: Phosphagenics Limited

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2009-09-30
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

Provision of written informed consent.
- Healthy male or female.
- At least 18 years old.
- Fitzpatrick skin types II or III.

Exclusion Criteria

- Pregnant or breastfeeding.
- History of dermatological disorders.
- Current medical problems or systemic medication.
- Oral or topical anti-oxidant supplementation within 14 days of baseline.
- Smokers.
- Exposure to intense solar or artificial UV/ tanning salons in the 3 months prior to baseline.
- Unable or unwilling to use Vitamin E free skin care products for the duration of the trial.
- Taking warfarin or blood thinning medications.
- Dependent on iron supplements.
- Diabetes, hyperthyroidism, or heart disease.
- Unwilling or unable to avoid ultraviolet (UV) exposure for the duration of the trial.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified