Understanding how different topical creams affect patient perception and effectiveness
Official title: Elucidating the Sensorial and Functional Characteristics of Compositionally Different and Differently Aged Topical Formulations
Funded at University of Queensland · NIH-10450740 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how different ingredients and the age of skin creams affect how they feel and how people like them, so we can better understand what makes these products work well for patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Queensland NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Brisbane, Australia) |
| Project start | September 1, 2019 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2022 |
| Award (this year) | $250,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U01FD006700-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10450740 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who regularly use topical formulations for skin conditions and are interested in how these products affect their treatment experience.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not use topical formulations or have no interest in the sensory aspects of these products may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how variations in the composition and age of topical formulations influence their physical properties and how patients perceive these products. By conducting sensorial trials and focus group evaluations, the study aims to link these perceptions to potential therapeutic effects. The research also examines how the aging of these products affects their quality and sensory attributes over time. The goal is to develop methods that could predict patient acceptance of topical products without relying solely on sensory panel testing.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of more effective topical treatments that align better with patient preferences and perceptions.
How similar studies have gone: While the approach of linking product composition to patient perception is innovative, similar studies have shown promise in understanding how formulation characteristics can influence treatment outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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University of Queensland
Brisbane, Australia Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mohammed , Yousuf Hussain — University of Queensland
- Study coordinator: Mohammed , Yousuf Hussain
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.