The Effects of Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract on the Gut Microbiome and Skin Biophysical Properties
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Official title
"The Effects of Synastol TC (Standardized Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract) on the Gut Microbiome and Skin Biophysical Properties"
Brief summary
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The purpose of this study is to assess the use of oral Terminalia chebula fruit extract on the gut microbiome and skin biophysical properties. The fruit is commonly used for skin treatments in India. It is thought to have antioxidant properties, reduce inflammation and affect the microorganisms in the gut. The information the investigators will learn from this study may indicate how and if oral dosing can affect the skin and gut microbiome. This may lead to an improved understanding of the skin and determine whether these oral products are effective for improving the skin's appearance.
Study identification
- NCT ID
- NCT04597502
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Enrollment
- 58 participants
Conditions and interventions
Conditions
Interventions
- Terminalia Chebula fruit extract Dietary Supplement
- Placebo Dietary Supplement
- Topical Terminalia Chebula Other
- Topical Placebo Other
Dietary Supplement · Other
Eligibility (public fields only)
- Age range
- 25 Years to 55 Years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepts healthy volunteers
This page does not interpret eligibility. Detailed inclusion and exclusion criteria are on the official ClinicalTrials.gov record.
Study timeline
- Start date
- Oct 14, 2020
- Primary completion
- Mar 28, 2022
- Completion
- Aug 31, 2022
- Last update posted
- Nov 14, 2022
2020 – 2022
United States locations
- U.S. sites
- 1
- U.S. states
- 1
- U.S. cities
- 1
| Facility | City | State | ZIP | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrative Skin Science and Research | Sacramento | California | 95815 | — |
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- Last update posted Nov 14, 2022 · Synced Sep 10, 2026
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