Can a moisturizer make skin glow? new study tests the tools
NCT ID NCT07423325
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study checks if special skin devices can reliably measure changes from a ceramide moisturizer compared to water. Fifteen adults with dry, sensitive skin will apply the cream to one side of their face and water to the other. Researchers will measure skin glow, hydration, water loss, smoothness, roughness, scaliness, and oil levels to validate the instruments.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- CeraVe Moisturizer (ceramide-containing cream)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could validate skin measurement tools for future studies on moisturizers and skin health.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early validation study (15 people) testing measurement methods, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to broader populations or prove the moisturizer's effectiveness.
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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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15 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Finished
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Jan 2026
- 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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18 to 55 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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Inclusion Criteria: * 1\) Age: 18 to 55 years old (both inclusive) at the time of consent. 2) Sex: Healthy male and non-pregnant/non-lactating females. 3) Subject having normal, dry and sensitive skin. 4) Females of childbearing potential must have a self-reported negative pregnancy test. 5\) Subject are generally in good health. 6) Subject is able to remain on stable doses of contraceptive or replacement hormonal therapy, including no therapy, 6 weeks prior to and for the duration of the study. 7\) If the subject is of childbearing potential, is practicing and agrees to maintain an established method of birth control (IUD, hormonal implant device/injection, regular use of birth control pills or patch, diaphragm, condoms with spermicide or sponge with spermicidal jelly, cream or foam, partner vasectomy or abstinence). Females will be considered as non-childbearing potential if they are surgically sterile, have been post-menopausal for at least 1 year or have had a tubal ligation. 8\) Subjects are willing to give written informed consent and are willing to come for regular follow up. 9\) Subjects who commit not to use any other skincare products for the entire duration of the study. 10\) Subject who has not participated in a similar investigation in the past three months. 11\) Willing to use test product throughout the study period. Exclusion Criteria: * 1\) History of any dermatological condition of the skin diseases. 2) Subject with present condition of allergic response to any cosmetic product. 3) Subject having allergic response to the ink. 4) Subjects under chronic medication (e.g. aspirin-based products, anti-inflammatories, anti-histamines, corticotherapy etc.) that might influence the outcome of the study. 5\) Subjects who have applied topical treatment for at least 4 weeks and any systemic treatment for at least 3 months, before they participated in the study. 6\) History of alcohol or drug addiction. 7) Subjects using other marketed products during the study period. 8) Any other condition which could warrant exclusion from the study, as per the dermatologist's/investigator's discretion. 9\) Pregnant or breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant during the study period. 10\) History of chronic illness which may influence the cutaneous state. 11) Subjects participating in other similar cosmetics, devices or therapeutic trials or skincare products within the last four weeks.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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NovoBliss Research
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 382481, India