Status:

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION

An 18-week Study to Evaluate a Test Product With a Marketed Prescription Product

Lead Sponsor:

Good Molecules, LLC

Collaborating Sponsors:

Validated Claim Support

Conditions:

Hyperpigmentation

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-75 years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy (ability to produce a desired or intended result) of a topical product (applied to the skin) to improve skin lightness, skin condition and appearanc...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Individuals with facial hyperpigmentation and/or melasma.
  • Individuals willing to use a generic 4% Hydroquinone prescription topical cream up to 10 weeks for the duration of the study.
  • Individuals willing to refrain from use of other drugs or skincare intended to treat hyperpigmentation, other than study-specific products (prescription drug, test product, SPF 50) for the duration of the study.
  • Individuals who are able to cooperate with the Principal Investigator and study personnel throughout the duration of the study and are willing to comply with all study procedures, methods, evaluations, and study product use.
  • Individuals who are able to read, understand and willing to sign an informed consent for this specific study and have completed all site required documentation prior to study enrollment (Registration and Medical History).
  • Individuals who are able to receive emails on their cellular phones and are capable of completing electronic Informed Consents, Photo Model Releases, and/or Questionnaires on their device.
  • Individuals willing to be photographed and sign a model release.

Exclusion

  • Individuals with known allergies and/or reactions to Hydroquinone.
  • Individuals currently participating in other clinical studies that are testing a face product.
  • Individuals with uncontrolled medical condition(s), including dermatological problems, which could put them at risk in the opinion of the Principal Investigator or compromise the study outcome and/or chronic or serious diseases and conditions which would prevent participation in this clinical study such as cancer, AIDS, insulin-dependent diabetes, renal impairment, mental illness, and/or drug/alcohol addiction.
  • Individuals with a history of melanoma, or a treated skin cancer within the last 5 years.
  • Individuals who are pregnant, lactating, or planning to become pregnant. Individuals who become pregnant during the study must inform the Principal Investigator immediately.
  • Individuals who are unreliable or unlikely to be available for the duration of the study.
  • Individuals with a history of allergic reactions, skin sensitization and/or known allergies to cosmetic and personal care products/ingredients.
  • Individuals who are immunocompromised.
  • Individuals who are employees of VCS, other testing firms/laboratories, consumer product, and/or raw goods manufacturers/suppliers.
  • Individuals who are unable to communicate or cooperate with the Principal Investigator/study personnel due to language problems, poor mental development, or impaired cerebral function.
  • Individuals who started hormones within the last three months preceding the commencement of the study.
  • Individuals who are using oral contraception for less than three months before study commencement or who have changed their contraceptive method within the three months before the Baseline visit or planning to modify their contraception treatment within the duration of the study.
  • Individuals who have regular salon and/or dermatological procedures that can interfere with study results (Microdermabrasion, Fillers, Facial Peels, etc.) and are not willing to stop throughout the study.
  • Individuals with facial tattoos and facial piercings (that can't be removed).
  • Individuals with tattooed/permanent make up (i.e., eyeliner, eyebrows, lip liner, etc.), eyebrow microblading, and/or eyelash extensions.
  • Individuals who plan to change their hairstyle throughout the course of the study or who wear hair coverings regularly (i.e., wigs, coloring, extensions, etc.).

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 10 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

February 16 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

40 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07136766

Start Date

September 10 2025

End Date

February 16 2026

Last Update

August 22 2025

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Validated Claim Support

Teaneck, New Jersey, United States, 07666