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NCT02906566 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4

Retinol on Human Skin Aging in East Asian Descent

A Phase 4 study, sponsored by Stanford University.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
110
Enrollment target

NCT02906566: Completed Phase 4 study, sponsored by Stanford University.

NCT02906566 is a Phase 4 study that has completed, run by Stanford University. The registered enrollment target is 110 participants, below the 518-participant average among 9,235 other Phase 4 trials with a reported enrollment target (79% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT02906566, a Phase 4 study, has completed, sponsored by Stanford University.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
110 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

There has been increasing evidence for different rates of natural aging in humans and one of the best organs to study human aging is skin. Studies have demonstrated anti-aging effects of topical agents (such as creams, gels, lotions, or ointments) and one of them, retinol or vitamin A, was shown to decrease fine wrinkling in skin of older individuals. Additionally, studies of retinol in humans have largely occurred in white populations and so this study aims to focus on skin aging in individuals of East Asian descent as they represent a majority of the world population. This study aims to better characterize the molecular basis of rejuvenation effects and to potentially discover new topical agents with similar and/or more effective preservation of skin youthfulness.

Primary Outcome

Differences in transcript levels are reported as the number that were upregulated or downregulated in the participant's retinol-treated arm versus their placebo-treated arm.

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo
  • DRUG Retinol

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 110 participants
Start Date 2015-11
Est. Completion 2018-03-09
Phase Phase 4
Stanford University

1,744 total trials

What the finished NCT02906566 record still lists

NCT02906566 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 110 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 518-participant average among 9,235 other Phase 4 trials with a reported enrollment target (79% lower).

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.

NCT02906566 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02906566 about?

NCT02906566 is a clinical study titled "Retinol on Human Skin Aging in East Asian Descent". There has been increasing evidence for different rates of natural aging in humans and one of the best organs to study human aging is skin. Studies have demonstrated anti-aging effects of topical agents (such as creams, gels, lotions, or ointments) and one of them, retinol or vitamin A, was shown to ...

What is the current status of trial NCT02906566?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 110 participants. The study started on 2015-11. Estimated completion is 2018-03-09.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02906566?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), Retinol (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02906566?

This trial is sponsored by Stanford University, which has 1,744 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT02906566's enrollment target sits among peer trials

110 727th of 2000 higher than 1,264 of 2,000 other Phase 4 trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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