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NCT04875715 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4

Prospective Evaluation of Topical Almond Oil vs Hydroquinone

A Phase 4 study of Skin Pigmentation, sponsored by University of California, Davis.

Recruiting
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
50
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT04875715: Recruiting Phase 4 study of Skin Pigmentation, sponsored by University of California, Davis.

NCT04875715 is a Phase 4 study of Skin Pigmentation that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of California, Davis. The registered enrollment target is 50 participants, below the 518-participant average among 9,235 other Phase 4 trials with a reported enrollment target (90% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT04875715, a Phase 4 study of Skin Pigmentation, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of California, Davis.

RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
50 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to analyze facial pigmentation and skin microbiome changes after topical almond oil application, compared to the use of topical hydroquinone.

Primary Outcome

Facial images will be obtained and analyzed with the BTBP image analysis system

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • OTHER Almond Oil
  • DRUG Hydroquinone Topical

Study Locations (1)

California

  • UC Davis Department of Dermatology, Clinical Trials Unit - Sacramento

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 50 participants
Start Date 2021-07-01
Est. Completion 2026-08-01
Phase Phase 4
University of California, Davis

657 total trials

What NCT04875715 shows while recruiting

NCT04875715 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 50 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 518-participant average among 9,235 other Phase 4 trials with a reported enrollment target (90% lower).

The record links to 1 condition, with Skin Pigmentation appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Almond Oil is the first listed.

NCT04875715 reports a single indexed study location in California.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04875715 about?

NCT04875715 is a clinical study titled "Prospective Evaluation of Topical Almond Oil vs Hydroquinone". The purpose of this study is to analyze facial pigmentation and skin microbiome changes after topical almond oil application, compared to the use of topical hydroquinone.

What is the current status of trial NCT04875715?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 50 participants. The study started on 2021-07-01. Estimated completion is 2026-08-01.

What conditions does trial NCT04875715 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Skin Pigmentation.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04875715?

The interventions under investigation include: Almond Oil (OTHER), Hydroquinone Topical (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04875715?

This trial is sponsored by University of California, Davis, which has 657 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT04875715 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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Where NCT04875715's enrollment target sits among peer trials

50 1255th of 2000 higher than 679 of 2,000 other Phase 4 trials

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

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04875715, the US trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine. NCT04875715 (small enrollment · single site footprint · recruiting) retrieved and formatted by PlainTrial, see methodology.