Retinaldehyde cream shows promise for smoother, firmer skin
NCT ID NCT07510165
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a retinaldehyde cream (a form of vitamin A) can improve signs of aging skin in women aged 30 to 60. Fifty-six women applied a stronger cream (0.1%) to one side of their face and a weaker cream (0.05%) to the other side every evening for 24 weeks. Researchers measured skin hydration, oiliness, firmness, wrinkles, and color at the start, after 12 weeks, and after 24 weeks to see if the creams made a difference.
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Study facts
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- 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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56 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2023
- Finished
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Jul 2023
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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30 to 60 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- 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: * Age 30-60 years * Presence of wrinkles, dark spots, acne, seborrhea * Decreased skin firmness Exclusion Criteria: * Exacerbated active atopic dermatitis on the face * Pregnancy * Skin infections * Numerous erosions or excoriations on facial skin * No aesthetic medical treatments within the preceding 6 months * Administration of botulinum toxin within the preceding 3 months * Irritated, dry skin * Irritated or excessively dry skin
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Basic Biomedical Science, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Sosnowiec, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Sosnowiec, Poland
Sosnowiec, 41-205, Poland
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