Adding Polyphenol-rich Pulses to Daily Diet Improves Skin Health by Reshaping the Skin Microbiome (NCT06538415)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Skin health is influenced by the microbiome, lipids, oxidative stress, inflammation, and UV exposure. A 12-week trial with 48 women aged 45-65 will test if polyphenol-rich pulses improve skin health by affecting these factors. Using a white rice control diet, the study will measure skin parameters and analyze correlations with changes in lipids and microbiome, potentially proving the benefits of pulses.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (3 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (9 items).
Location: Food Science and Human Nutrition — Gainesville, Florida
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria:
- pregnancy
- breast-feeding
- impaired fasting glucose
- frequent alcohol use
- history of skin cancer
- sunbathing and the use of tanning bed, intake of vitamin/mineral supplements
- habitual high intake of fruits (≥ 2 cups daily)
- intake of medication that might influence the outcome of the study
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Food Science and Human Nutrition — Gainesville, Florida
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.