Clinical Trial

Prospective Evaluation of Topical Almond Oil vs Hydroquinone

Recruiting Phase 4
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Record status
This record was last updated September 12, 2025 (before its estimated August 1, 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
The purpose of this study is to analyze facial pigmentation and skin microbiome changes after topical almond oil application, compared to the use of topical hydroquinone.
Protocol Amendment History 8 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 8 times since 2021-05-01; most recent amendment 2025-09-10.
Status change: Active, Not Recruiting → Recruiting 2025-09-10
Status change: Recruiting → Active, Not Recruiting 2023-05-31
Status change: Not Yet Recruiting → Recruiting 2021-07-09
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT04875715
Lead Sponsor University of California, Davis
Conditions Skin Pigmentation
Enrollment 50 participants
Start Date 2021-07-01
Primary Completion 2026-08-01 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-08-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-09-12