Can seaweed microspicules turn back the clock on aging skin?
NCT ID NCT07774260
First seen Aug 19, 2026 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot trial tests a topical cream containing patented microspicules that deliver Penghu seaweed extracts to the skin. The study will enroll healthy adults aged 40-65 with signs of facial aging or pigmentation, applying the cream to one side of the face for comparison. Researchers will measure skin hydration, elasticity, color, and other markers to see if the cream can improve aging and brighten skin tone.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Deep Microspicule Cream, a topical cream with patented crystal microspicules encapsulating Penghu seaweed extracts (Caulerpa microphysa, Sargassum hemiphyllum, Botryocladia leptopoda)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this cream could offer a non-invasive option to improve skin hydration, elasticity, and tone in mature skin.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study (10 participants) with subjective measures, so results may not be generalizable. The cream may cause irritation or fail to show significant improvement.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 10 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Sep 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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40 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy male or female participants aged 40-65 years. * Presence of at least one facial aging or hyperpigmentation feature (e.g., eye area sagging, eye bags, crow's feet, fine lines, freckles, sun spots, uneven skin tone, or dullness). * Willing to complete 3 study visits within 4 weeks, comply with instrumental measurements, and maintain product logs. * Willing to sign the Informed Consent Form (ICF). Exclusion Criteria: * Received facial aesthetic treatments (e.g., lasers, chemical peels, microneedling, energy-based therapies) within 4 weeks. * Used topical/oral retinoic acid or strong whitening creams (e.g., high-concentration hydroquinone) within 4 weeks. * Severe sensitive skin, active atopic dermatitis, or obvious facial skin lesions/infections. * Facial salon or exfoliation treatments more frequent than once every 2 weeks. * Known allergy to seaweed-derived ingredients or product preservative systems. * Uncontrolled systemic diseases (e.g., diabetes, kidney/liver/cardiovascular diseases, severe infections, endocrine disorders, or cancer). * Pregnant, lactating, or planning to become pregnant. * Deemed unsuitable for participation by the investigator.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chung Shan Medical University
Taichung, Taiwan
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