Testing a natural supplement to boost collagen production
Official title: Developing a Nutritional Supplement to Increase Collagen Synthesis in People
Run by University of California, Davis · NCT06138106 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a natural supplement to see if it can help young healthy adults produce more collagen when taken with collagen protein.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 30 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of California, Davis Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Davis, California) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 21, 2023 |
| Main results expected | December 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | June 29, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06138106 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are young healthy adults aged 18-30 years.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are pregnant, smokers, or taking medications that may interfere with study outcomes will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a natural product supplement in enhancing collagen synthesis when taken alongside collagen protein. Researchers have developed a model using Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) certified products that stimulate collagen production in vitro. The study will involve isolating serum samples from participants to assess the collagen synthetic response after ingestion of the supplement and collagen protein. Participants will be young healthy adults, and the study will include a placebo control for comparison.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved nutritional strategies for enhancing collagen synthesis, benefiting individuals seeking to support connective tissue health.
How similar studies have gone: While there is ongoing interest in nutritional supplements for collagen synthesis, this specific approach is novel and has not been extensively tested in similar studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Young healthy adults (18-30 y) Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy * Smoking * Receiving any medication that may interfere with the study outcomes
Where it's running
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Hickey Laboratory
Davis, California, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Keith Baar, PhD — University of California, Davis
- Study coordinator: Kevin Paulussen, PhD
- Email: kpaulussen@ucdavis.edu
- Phone: 2177214479
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.