Facail Skin Aging
Conditions
Brief summary
This randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effectiveness of a 12-week program combining facial muscle exercises and daily habit modification for improving skin quality and reducing wrinkle severity in middle-aged women. Participants will be randomly allocated to an intervention group receiving the structured program or to a control group maintaining their usual routine. Skin-related outcomes will be assessed at baseline and after 12 weeks using standardized objective measurements.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALFacial Exercise and Daily Habit Modification Program
A 12-week structured program consisting of facial muscle exercises combined with daily habit modification related to skin health
Sponsors
University of Zakho
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
45 Years to 50 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
nclusion Criteria: Female participants aged 45-50 years. Willing and able to participate in the 12-week intervention program. Willing to maintain their usual skincare routine and comply with the study procedures. Able to provide informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Current smoking. Facial aesthetic procedures such as botulinum toxin injections, dermal fillers, laser treatment, chemical peels, or similar procedures within the predefined period before enrollment. Current dermatological disease or skin condition that may affect facial skin measurements. Uncontrolled chronic medical conditions that may influence skin health or participation in the intervention. Planned initiation of new skincare treatments, cosmetic products, or aesthetic procedures during the 12-week study period. Inability to perform the facial exercise program safely or comply with the study procedures
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Wrinkle-Severity Reduction Index | Baseline to 12 weeks | Change in the mean bilateral crow's feet wrinkle depth (mm) from baseline to week 12, measured using Antera 3D. Three measurements will be obtained from each side, and the mean of the six measurements will be used as the participant-level value. Lower values indicate reduced wrinkle depth |
Countries
Iraq
Contacts
CONTACTdalshad m abdulrehman, ph.D .
Outcome results
None listed