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A study to check the effectiveness of sunscreen

A study to determine the UVA Protection Factor of Test products in adult subjects. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/11/076303
Enrollment
10
Registered
2024-11-05
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-02-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: sunscreen cream (PA++++): 2.00 ± 0.05 mg/cm2 of the test product will be dispensed using a finger cot. Then spread over the whole test site, first with circular movements to gather

Sponsors

ITC Life Sciences Technology Centre
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Subject able to read, understand and sign on informed consent form indicating willingness to participate in the study. 2. Subjects of both genders in age group 18 – 55 years (both the ages inclusive). 3. Subjects with a colorimetric ITA value in the range of 20-41o, providing persistent pigmentation darkening to the UVA dose. (Phototype of the subject will be recorded) 4. Subjects having a clear back with uniform colour and no sunburn (erythema), tan, blemishes, cuts, wounds, injuries, allergies, or any skin condition on the test areas (Upper back region between scapula and waist) that can hamper the assessment. 5. Subjects willing to discontinue the use of soaps and cosmetic products (e.g., creams, moisturizers) in the treatment areas throughout the course of the study. 6. Subject willing to avoid any exposure of the test area to artificial or natural Ultraviolet (UV) light throughout the course of the study. 7. Subjects willing to adhere to the study procedure, restrictions and visit the study site for follow up visits at the specified date and time. 8. Subjects with no known abnormal response to sunlight. 9. Subjects willing and capable to follow the study rules and a fixed schedule.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Subjects with sun tan, blemishes, photo-toxicity reactions, cuts, abrasions, wounds, injuries, allergic reactions (in the tested area). 2. Subjects allergic to cosmetic products such as moisturizers, creams and body lotion or anything else. 3. Skin allergy antecedents or atopic subjects. 4. Subjects having history of or having active photo dermatitis. 5. Subjects on any known medication for photosensitization. (eg. oral diabetic medications, Sulphur drugs, cancer chemotherapy) 6. Subjects with cutaneous disease which may influence the study result. 7. Subjects on oral corticosteroid in last 2 months. 8. Subjects participating in any other cosmetic or therapeutic study. 9. Subjects who are pregnant or lactating 10. Subjects with any history of underlying uncontrolled medical illness including diabetes, liver disease or history of alcoholism, HIV or any other serious medical illness. 11. Subjects who have participated in a similar investigation in the past 8 weeks. 12. Subjects who are currently an employee of MSCR or the sponsor

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To evaluate the UVA protection factor of the investigational product in adult subjects.Timepoint: Approximately for 06 days for each subject.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
noneTimepoint: none

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Mukta Sachdev

MS Clinical Research Pvt.Ltd

mukta.sachdev@msclinical.com08040917253

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026