Scientists swab faces to uncover secrets of skin microbiome
NCT ID NCT05804851
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how diet, lifestyle, environment, and seasons change the bacteria living on people's faces. Researchers will take skin samples from 237 volunteers in Zhejiang, China, every 3 to 4 months and ask them about their habits. The goal is to understand the link between skin microbes and overall health.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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237 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2023
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2025
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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.
Who is studied
The population of this study will be selected from people that reside in Zhejiang province, and they should fulfill the eligibility criteria.
- Ages
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10 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: * ages from 10+. Exclusion Criteria: * a severe medical history, including a history of surgery or medication, or serious illnesses such as cancer, liver disease, kidney disease, or craniocerebral trauma. * recent medical treatment (topical antibiotics, corticosteroids, and other anti-inflammatory drugs within 4 weeks, and systemic antibiotics, corticosteroids, and other immunosuppressive drugs within 6 months)
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Westlake University
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310030, China
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