Testing a natural supplement to boost collagen production
Developing a Nutritional Supplement to Increase Collagen Synthesis in People
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
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 30 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of California, Davis Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Davis, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT06138106 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are young healthy adults aged 18-30 years.
Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant, smokers, or taking medications that may interfere with study outcomes will not benefit from this study.
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 performed: 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.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Young healthy adults (18-30 y) Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy * Smoking * Receiving any medication that may interfere with the study outcomes
Where this trial is running
Davis, California
- 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
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.