NCT06706050

Brief Summary

The purpose of this clinical trial is to assess the skin hydration and transepidermal water loss improvement, pruritus relief, and microbiome alteration effects of a Lactobacillus sp. product (Lactobarriome 5% cream) compared to a placebo cream to prove the skin improvement effects of Lactobarriome 5%, which is a nature-friendly material derived from intravaginal microflora that can replace chemical components commonly used as ingredients for existing cosmetics. The impact of Lactobarriome 5% cream, formulated with LP51 culture filtrate, on dry skin was assessed through a 4-week double-blind clinical trial. Participants were selected based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Using a simple randomization method, participants were assigned to either the experimental group (receiving the test formulation) or the control group (receiving a placebo). The products were applied twice daily-morning and evening-to a 3 cm area on both the proximal and distal sides of the designated arm's crook. Clinical evaluations were conducted at baseline, as well as after 2 weeks and 4 weeks of product use. These assessments included visual inspections, subjective pruritus evaluations, skin hydration levels, and transepidermal water loss (TEWL) measurements, all performed by a skincare professional. Furthermore, magnified images were captured using a Folliscope, and skin samples were collected to analyze microbial changes post-treatment. Before application, the designated arm was washed with water and allowed to rest for 30 minutes under controlled conditions (22±2°C, 50±10% relative humidity).

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
43

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_1

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2023

Shorter than P25 for phase_1

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 8, 2023

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 16, 2023

Completed
5 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 6, 2023

Completed
1 year until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 20, 2024

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 26, 2024

Completed
Last Updated

November 26, 2024

Status Verified

November 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

1 month

First QC Date

November 20, 2024

Last Update Submit

November 22, 2024

Conditions

Keywords

xerosis-microbiome indexMicrobiome therapeutic

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Improvement of skin hydration and transepidermal water loss, and relieving pruritus

    A 4-week double-blind clinical trial involving 43 participants suffering from xerosis was conducted to evaluate the therapeutic potential of Microbiome therapeutic LP51. To serve this purpose, Lactobarriome 5% cream containing LP51 culture filtrate was applied on the dry skin for 4-week. A random allocation chart (Simple Randomization method) was used to assign participants to the experimental group (test formulation) or control group (placebo). The volunteers applied the product twice daily (morning and evening) to a 3 cm area proximal and distal to the crook of the designated arm. Clinical parameters were evaluated at baseline, after 2 weeks, and after 4 weeks of use. Visual assessments, subjective pruritus evaluations, skin hydration measurements, and TEWL measurements were conducted at every visit by a skin professional. Additionally, magnified photographs were taken using a Folliscope, and skin samples were collected to assess microbial changes after treatment.

    From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Arm 1: LP-51

EXPERIMENTAL

test substance was applied on participants

Biological: Microbiome Therapeutic LP-51

Arm 2: Placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

cream without active substance (M23004-03) was applied on the participants

Other: placebo cream (M23004-03)

Interventions

Microbiome therapeutics LP-51 was applied on the individuals suffering from xerosis

Arm 1: LP-51

placebo cream (M23004-03) was applied on the participants

Arm 2: Placebo

Eligibility Criteria

Age21 Years - 61 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Healthy participants, including men and women, aged 19-70
  • Without acute or chronic diseases (excluding atopic dermatitis)
  • Individuals suffering from dry skin and itchiness in the test area (crook of the arm)
  • Those with objectively proven skin barrier damage demonstrated by a transepidermal water loss (TEWL) value of ≥12 g/h/m² and a skin hydration value below 35 (Corneometer measurement)
  • Individuals who provided voluntary informed consent
  • Those who agreed to comply with study visits and observations

You may not qualify if:

  • Individuals with active skin diseases requiring treatment
  • Those with an ESIF score \>6
  • Individuals with a history of antibiotic, steroid, immunosuppressant, antihistamine, or retinoid use, or phototherapy within the last 4 weeks
  • Individuals who used skin disease-related supplements or moisturizers within 2 weeks
  • Those participating in other clinical trials within the last 4 weeks
  • Individuals with frequent exposure to UV light
  • Pregnant or lactating women
  • Those planning pregnancy during the trial period
  • Any other factors deemed unsuitable by the investigator

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Soonchunhyang University Probiotics Microbiome Convergence Center (PMC) Skin Clinical Evaluation Research Institute

Asan, Chungnumdo, 31538, South Korea

Location

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 1
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 20, 2024

First Posted

November 26, 2024

Study Start

May 8, 2023

Primary Completion

June 16, 2023

Study Completion

November 6, 2023

Last Updated

November 26, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-11

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will share
Shared Documents
STUDY PROTOCOL, ICF

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