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Evaluation of the efficacy of matsutake extract for whitening and spot removal in humans

Clinical evaluation of the efficacy of tricholoma matsutake extracts for whitening and spot removal in humans

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2100054231
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2021-12-11
Start date
2022-01-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-11-14

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

Conditions

Melasma

Interventions

Intervention group 1:Use Tricholoma matsutake essence 1 twice daily
Intervention group 2:Use Tricholoma matsutake essence 2 twice daily
Positive control group:Use arbutin essence twice daily
Placebo group:Use placebo essence twice daily

Sponsors

West China Hospital of Sichuan University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
25 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Female volunteers with a diagnosis of moderate to severe melasma (mMASI value > 5.8 at background testing); 2. Aged 25-60 years; 3. Indoor workers; 4. Subjects were volunteering to participate in this project and signed an informed consent form before the start of the test.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Pregnant or lactating women, or women who are planning to become pregnant within six months; 2. Those who have received whitening and spot treatment (including drugs, chemical peels, photoelectric therapy, etc.) in the two months prior to the study; 3. Those who have used hormonal drugs and immunosuppressants within the last month; 4. Patients with cosmetic contact dermatitis, the specific exclusion criteria are in accordance with GB/T17149.2-1997 Diagnostic Criteria and Treatment Principles of Cosmetic Contact Dermatitis; 5. Oral or topical whitening or spot-removal products within the past two months; 6. The presence of any facial skin disease affecting the diagnosis of melasma or other pigmentary diseases; 7. Serious heart, brain, liver, kidney, blood and other systemic diseases and immune deficiencies.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
mMASI (melasma area and severity index);Spot area;Optical density value of spot;Melanin index;ITA (individule type angle);Quality of life questionnaire for melasma patients;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactWang Xi

West China Hospital of Sichuan University

xierwang@126.com+86 28 85422075

Outcome results

None listed

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