Testing Amway herbal drink for skin anti-aging effects
A Randomized, Controlled Trial of Efficacy of Amway Herbal Drink to Improve Skin Anti-aging
This study is testing whether an Amway herbal drink can help improve skin aging for healthy middle-aged people between 30 and 60 years old.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 30 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Amway (China) R&D Center Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 1 site (Jinhua, Zhejiang) |
| Trial ID | NCT05986799 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized, double-blind controlled trial aims to evaluate the efficacy of Amway herbal drink in improving skin anti-aging among healthy middle-aged individuals aged 30 to 60. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the Amway herbal drink group or a placebo group, with assessments of skin elasticity and appearance conducted using specialized measurement tools. The study will involve up to four visits over a three-month period, during which clinical data will be collected for analysis. The primary focus is to determine if the herbal drink can significantly enhance skin quality compared to the placebo.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are healthy males and females aged 30 to 60 who meet specific skin assessment criteria.
Not a fit: Patients using facial whitening or moisturizing products, or those taking similar oral supplements, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a natural alternative for improving skin elasticity and reducing signs of aging.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited data on the specific efficacy of Amway herbal drink, similar herbal interventions have shown promise in improving skin conditions in other studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female subjects, aged 30 to 60 years, with a gender ratio of 3:7; * Subjects are healthy; * Visual assessment, smoothness is greater than or equal to 3 points (according to the Test Method of Efficacy Measurement of Nourishing Cosmetic Products issued by Chinese Association of Fragrance Flavor and Cosmetic Industries, the smaller the index, the better. Please refer to appendix II); * Visual assessment, the gloss index is greater than or equal to 4 points (according to the Unilever Radiance Scale, the smaller the index is the better. Please refer to appendix III); * Subjects could not use facial whitening and moisturizing products during the trial; * Agree not to take other oral products with similar efficacy (such as collagen, sodium hyaluronate, etc.) during the trial. During the trial, participants agreed not to take any drugs or supplements. Do not do any medical beauty projects during the trial, do not participate in other interventional clinical research; * Have a full understanding of the purpose, benefits, and possible risks and side effects of the study; * Willing to comply with all research requirements and procedures; * Understand the test procedure, read, and sign an appropriate Informed Consent Form indicating their willingness to participate. Exclusion Criteria: * Use of any medications or supplements that may alter skin properties during the first 3 months of enrollment; * Skin disease patients; * Ggastrointestinal symptoms being treated; * Lactose intolerance, allergy to fish and its products; * Present with other organic diseases that affect intestinal function, such as history of gastrointestinal resection, colon or rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes, hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, congenital megacolon, scleroderma, anorexia nervosa, etc.; * Controlling diet, exercising more, or taking medications to control weight or affect appetite in the last 3 months; * Subjects have any of the following medical history or clinical findings that may affect the evaluation of the trial effect: significant gastrointestinal disorders, liver, kidney, endocrine, hematological, respiratory and cardiovascular diseases; * Abuse of alcohol or other illicit drugs, supplements currently or in the past, or OTC prescription drugs that may cause intestinal dysfunction or interfere with the evaluation of trial effects; * Frequent use of drugs that may affect gastrointestinal function or the immune system, as judged by the researcher; * Use of laxatives or other digestive substances in the 2 weeks prior to trial commencement; * Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or who plan to become pregnant during the trial; * PI considers that volunteers cannot fully cooperate with the trial arrangement.
Where this trial is running
Jinhua, Zhejiang
- Ai You Mei Medical Beauty Clinic — Jinhua, Zhejiang, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Yun Wang, MD — Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Charlie Zhang, MD
- Email: charlie.zhang@sprimmedical.com
- Phone: +8613901981272
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.