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Human Skin Aging: Clinical Parameters and Gene Expression Profiling (GEP)

This study is ongoing, but not recruiting participants.
Sponsor:
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Anne Chang, Stanford University
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01451476
First received: October 11, 2011
Last updated: October 12, 2011
Last verified: October 2011
History of Changes
  Purpose

Skin aging is a complex process involving genetic and environmental factors. The investigators hope to learn more about how human genes and their function can contribute to skin aging and human health.


Condition
Ageing

Study Type: Observational
Study Design: Time Perspective: Cross-Sectional
Official Title: Human Skin Aging: Clinical Parameters and Gene Expression Profiling

Resource links provided by NLM:

MedlinePlus related topics: Skin Aging
U.S. FDA Resources

Further study details as provided by Stanford University:

Biospecimen Retention:   Samples With DNA

Blood and skin samples


Estimated Enrollment: 120
Study Start Date: May 2010
Estimated Study Completion Date: December 2013
Estimated Primary Completion Date: December 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Groups/Cohorts
Healthy females aged >=18

Detailed Description:

This study includes answering a survey on prior sun exposures, donating two small pieces of skin (4mm each), one blood draw, complexion analysis, photographs, and non-invasive tests such as skin surface lipid analysis. Your blood and tissue will be sent for DNA analysis and gene expression profiling.

  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years and older
Genders Eligible for Study:   Female
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   Yes
Sampling Method:   Non-Probability Sample
Study Population

Healthy females age 18 or older

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • healthy female, age 18 or older,
  • Fitzpatrick type 1 or 2 skin,
  • able to read and understand written consent form,
  • body mass index normal or overweight range,
  • willing to take blood tests and donate skin samples

Exclusion Criteria:

  • pregnant or lactating,
  • history of cosmetic surgery affecting the face,
  • use of prescription anti-aging medications for 2 weeks prior to study,
  • use of dietary supplements for 2 weeks prior to study, use of tanning beds or excessive light exposure (>2 hours) in the past 2 weeks,
  • medical conditions which at the discretion of the investigator will have significant impact on ability to judge subjects' skin characteristics and age, sunless tanner use in past 2 weeks
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01451476

Locations
United States, California
Stanford Dermatology
Redwood City, California, United States, 94603
Sponsors and Collaborators
Stanford University
Investigators
Principal Investigator: Alfred Lane, MD Stanford University
Study Director: Anne Chang, MD Stanford University
  More Information

No publications provided

Responsible Party: Anne Chang, instructor, Stanford University
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01451476     History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers: HSA_GEP, 003
Study First Received: October 11, 2011
Last Updated: October 12, 2011
Health Authority: United States: Institutional Review Board

Keywords provided by Stanford University:
Ageing

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on June 18, 2013