Topical Vitamin A Versus Vehicle Cream in the Treatment of Aged Skin

Completed · Phase 2

Conditions studied: Skin Aging, Purpura

In brief

The objectives of this study are to evaluate the safety and efficacy of 0.5% retinol (Vitamin A) versus it's vehicle cream in the treatment and prevention of skin aging and Bateman's Purpura (bruising).

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00272610

Run by

University of Michigan

People needed

50

Starts

2000-09-01

Expected to finish

2002-02-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-06-24

Who can join

Age: 70 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Male and female
• 70 years of age or older
• history of Bateman's purpura on arms
• Relatively good general health and able to perform daily tasks

You may not qualify if…

• Sensitivity to any formulation ingredients
• History of Cardiovascular disease with continuing deficits (example: partial paralysis)
• Participated in any clinical trials within last 30 days
• Topical steroids or other drugs two weeks prior to study entry (short-term application of topical antimicrobials is allowed)
• Hormone replacement therapy within last 6 months.

Where it is running

• University of Michigan — Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

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