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A Study to Evaluate the Cutaneous Effects of Deep Ultraviolet A +/- High-Energy Visible Blue Light Exposure

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Skin Pigmentation
Photobiology
Registration Number
NCT06654102
Lead Sponsor
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. (J&JCI)
Brief Summary

The objective of this study is to assess the level of pigmentation following an acute exposure of skin to light regimens representative of portions of the natural sunlight spectrum and that contain Deep UVA wavelengths with or without HEV Blue Light, as compared to non-irradiated control skin.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
18
Inclusion Criteria
  • Uniform skin color over the whole test area (the lower back) with minimal variation between test sites.
  • At least 3 subjects per skin type, as defined by self-reported reaction to sun exposure and Chromameter measurements.
  • Generally in good health.
  • Able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
  • Intends to complete the study and is willing and able to follow the subject responsibilities.
Exclusion Criteria
  • In another study without approval by the study site.
  • Has known allergies or negative reactions to common topical skincare products or UV light.
  • Has a history of abnormal responses to sunlight or UV radiation.
  • Has used a tanning bed/lamp, has had extended sun exposure of the test area, or has participated in a UV exposure study within the past 4 weeks.
  • Has a current illness/condition/situation, a medical history of a disease/condition, or a skin condition (e.g., psoriasis, rashes, eczema, seborrheic, severe excoriations, etc.) that could confuse the study results, interfere with participation, or increase health risk to the subject, as determined by the study investigator.
  • Has shaved/waxed the test area within 2 weeks before Visit 1.
  • Has used any products in the test area within 24 hours before Visit 1.
  • Has sunburn, suntan, scars, tattoos, active dermal lesions, nevi, or other conditions in the test area that could confuse the study results or increase health risk to the subject, as determined by the study investigator.
  • Has self-reported Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes or is taking insulin or another anti-diabetic medication.
  • Is immunosuppressed (such as HIV-positive, transplant patients, undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy, etc.).
  • Has been using a product or medication that the study investigator determines will increase health risk to the subject or confuse the study results
  • Has a personal or family history of skin cancer.
  • Skeletal protrusions and/or extreme areas of curvature in the test area.
  • Is pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant.
  • Is an employee/contractor or immediate family member of the PI, Study Site, or Sponsor.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pigmentation level as determined by clinical evaluation15 mins and 18-22 hours Post-Irradiation

The subsites of each test site will be graded for immediate or persistent pigmentation darkening (IPD/PPD) by a trained evaluator using a 0-2 grading scale, where 0 = no pigmentation darkening and 2 = moderate to intense pigmentation darkening.The mean values will be compared between each irradiated subsite and the non-irradiated subsite within the same test site and between each subsite in Regimen 1 compared to its corresponding subsite in Regimen 2.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pigmentation response as quantified by imagingBaseline, 15 mins and 18-22 hours Post-Irradiation

Images of each test site will be analyzed to quantify the level of pigmentation using L\* and b\* color space values, where an increase in pigmentation corresponds to a decrease in L\* values and a potential decrease in b\* values or increase in a\* values. Change from baseline will be calculated. The mean values will be compared between each irradiated subsite and the non-irradiated subsite within the same test site and between each subsite in Regimen 1 compared to its corresponding subsite in Regimen 2.

Pigmentation response as quantified by ChromameterBaseline, 15 mins and 18-22 hours Post-Irradiation

A Chromameter will be used to quantify the level of pigmentation of subsites 1 and 7 using L\* and b\* color space values, where an increase in pigmentation corresponds to a decrease in L\* values and a potential decrease in b\* values or increase in a\* values. Change from baseline will be calculated. The mean values will be compared between each irradiated subsite and the non-irradiated subsite within the same test site and between each subsite in Regimen 1 compared to its corresponding subsite in Regimen 2.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

SGS Union Research Center, a Division of SGS North America, Inc.

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Union City, New Jersey, United States

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