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A Clinical Study to Compare the Effectiveness of Two Combination Treatments in Reducing Melasma

Comparative Evaluation of Cysteamine hydrochloride Pycnogenol Tranexamic Acid versus Cysteamine hydrochloride Pycnogenol MSM Regimens in Melasma Management: A Clinical Study. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/01/101300
Enrollment
50
Registered
2026-01-15
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: L811- Chloasma

Interventions

Intervention1: Cysteamine hydrochloride + Pycnogenol + Tranexamic Acid: Wash your face with the study face wash. Apply cysteamine + pycnogenol serum for 15 minutes. Wash your face again. Apply Tranexa

Sponsors

SILPHION RESEARCH PRIVATE LIMITED
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adults aged 18-55 years of any gender or ethnicity Clinical diagnosis of melasma, not on any treatment at least for the past 4 weeks. Fitzpatrick skin types III to V Willingness to adhere to study protocol and attend follow-up visits Signed informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Known allergy to cysteamine or penicillamine Personal or family history of vitiligo Use of any topical or systemic treatment for melasma within the last 4 weeks Pregnancy or lactation Active skin infection, eczema, or other dermatological conditions affecting the face Known hypersensitivity or allergy to cysteamine hydrochloride, pycnogenol, tranexamic acid, or any ingredients in the wash History of keloid formation or hypertrophic scarring Recent (within 3 months) use of chemical peels, laser therapy, or other procedural treatments on the face Participation in another clinical trial within the past 3 months

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Change in mMASI score Change in melanin index and L index Change in brown spotsTimepoint: Day 0, Week 4, Week 8, Week 12

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Participants self-reported satisfaction and tolerability at Week 8 and Week 12. Incidence and severity of local or systemic adverse events throughout the study period. Timepoint: Day 0, Week 4, Week 8, Week 12

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr C Divyalakshmi

RENDER SKIN AND HAIR

drdivya@renderclinic.com9092633711

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026