Aging
Conditions
Brief summary
This study seeks to evaluate the effects of facial exercises on aging of the face.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALFacial Exercise
Sponsors
Northwestern University
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
40 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Aged 40-65 years * No significant medical illness * No chronic smokers * Subject with mild to moderate facial atrophy * Subjects who provide and interest and who understand the importance of consistently executing the program daily. * Subjects with the willingness and ability to understand and provide informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
* Under 40 years of age, Over 65 years of age * Pregnant or lactating * Subjects who have ever had any invasive cosmetic procedure, including facelifts, neck lifts, laser resurfacing, dermabrasion, or liposuction * Subjects who have non-invasive or minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, such a non-ablative lasers, medium-depth or deeper chemical peels, injectable neurotoxins or fillers, within the past year. * Subjects who have used topical or oral retinoids within the past year.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement of face and neck after facial exercise compared to baseline | up to 20 weeks |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed