New moisturizer shows promise for dandruff relief in small study
NCT ID NCT07459023
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a scalp moisturizer made with celastrol and chicory root extract in 23 adults with dry, flaky scalp or dandruff. Participants applied it every night for 4 weeks. Researchers used artificial intelligence to measure changes in scalp condition. The goal was to see if the moisturizer could reduce redness, dryness, and flaking.
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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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23 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2025
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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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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19 years and older
- 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 * Age ≥19 years * Presence of scalp erythema, dryness, scaling, or dandruff requiring scalp moisturization Exclusion Criteria: * Active infectious scalp dermatoses * Use of topical or systemic therapies affecting scalp status within 4 weeks prior to enrollment or during the study period * Inability to comply with the study protocol
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
Seongnam-si, Kyeonggi, South Korea
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