๐ฌIn plain words
What the trial is, and whether it could suit you
The primary objective of the study is to determine the benefits of the food product EPAX Omega 3-9-11 on skin function.
Benefits (if any) will be determined by evaluating biophysical measurements of the face and inner forearm. Moreover, the study will determine the dosage effect of Omega-3-9-11 on these measurements.
Sign in to get the eligibility rules as simple questions to take to your doctor.
๐ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria:
* Volunteers who are able to provide signed informed consent
* Healthy male or female volunteers between the ages of 35 and 65 years
* Volunteers with a self-perceived history of atopic skin, prone to redness and/or dryness
Exclusion Criteria:
* Females who are pregnant, breast feeding, or have given birth within the previous 6 weeks or are planning to be pregnant during the study
* Volunteers with previous experience of intolerance or allergic reactions to fish or fish products
* Volunteers with an active skin disorder or a significant history of skin disorders (e.g. psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, pityriasis versicolor, acne) which in the opinion of a trained assessor or dermatologist may affect the test results
* Volunteers currently taking or who have recently taken antihistamines, antibiotics, systemic anti-inflammatory drugs during the previous week
* Volunteers currently taking or who have recently taken retinoids, immunosuppressive drugs, anti-cancer drugs during the six previous months
* Volunteers who have started, stopped or changed hormonal treatment (including contraceptive pills) in the five previous weeks
* Volunteers whose skin has been exposed to excessive levels of sun or UV rays during the previous month
* Volunteers who are suffering from chronic asthma, a malfunction of the lymphatic system, or an auto immune deficiency disease (e.g. lupus, thyroiditis)
* Volunteers with a history of skin tumours or malignant disease
* Volunteers who have participated in any clinical study involving the test sites within the previous month
* Volunteers taking fish oil supplements or other lipid-based supplements regularly during the last 4 weeks