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Orange Juice for Skin Health

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Research Sponsored by University of Florida
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, 84 days
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial shows OJ can improve skin health by reducing oxidative stress, inflammation & protein glycation, with positive effects on the lipidomic & microbiome.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for women with a specific skin type (Fitzpatrick skin type 2 and 3), weighing at least 110 pounds, and having a BMI between 18.5-29.9. It's not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women, those with high fruit intake, frequent alcohol users, anyone with impaired fasting glucose, history of skin cancer or using certain medications.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if drinking Orange Juice daily improves skin health compared to a placebo drink (Fanta). Researchers are looking at how OJ affects the body's defense against UV damage, wrinkles, and overall condition of the skin by studying changes in lipid composition and bacteria on the skin.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While orange juice is generally safe, potential side effects from consuming it daily could include digestive discomfort or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. The placebo juice may also cause similar issues.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, 84 days
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, 84 days for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change from baseline Skin color change after UV irradiation at 84 days
Change from baseline skin erythema and melanin index
Change from baseline skin hydration
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: Orange Juice then Placebo juice (Fanta)Active Control2 Interventions
Participants will be provided orange juice for 84 days in this arm. After 28 days wash-out period, participants will receive Fanta for 84 days.
Group II: Placebo (Fanta) then Orange juiceActive Control2 Interventions
Participants will be provided Fanta for 84 days in this arm. After 28 days wash-out period, participants will receive Orange juice for 84 days.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of FloridaLead Sponsor
1,340 Previous Clinical Trials
715,658 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Skin Health
42 Patients Enrolled for Skin Health

Media Library

Orange juice (Other) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04861623 — N/A
Skin Health Research Study Groups: Orange Juice then Placebo juice (Fanta), Placebo (Fanta) then Orange juice
Skin Health Clinical Trial 2023: Orange juice Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04861623 — N/A
Orange juice (Other) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04861623 — N/A

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