Effect of Lutein, Zeaxanthin, and Meso-Zeaxanthin Supplementation on Skin Carotenoid Concentration: A Six-Month, Placebo-Controlled Crossover Study
Insight Eyecare Specialties, Inc. dba Vision Source Eyecare, · with MacuHealth · NCT06965426
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Key facts
- Compensation
- Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
- Who can join
- Ages 18+ · All sexes
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Study type
- Interventional · Not applicable
- Target enrollment
- 60
- US sites recruiting
- 1
- Study start
- June 1, 2025
- Record last updated
- September 1, 2026
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What the study is about
To compare skin carotenoid scores over 12 weeks of individuals randomized to placebo or MacuHealth and comparing that to a 12 week crossover evaluation.
Being studied: Lutein, Zeaxanthin, and Meso-Zeaxanthin Supplementation
Conditions: Macular Degenerative Disease
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
- Adult patients 18-50 years old of any sex and any race.
- Willing to comply with the protocol instructions.
- Has read (or has had read to), understood, and signed an Informed Consent.
Exclusion Criteria
- Current Smoker
- Pregnant, plan to become pregnant or breastfeeding
- History of any non-controlled disease states including diabetes, cancer, heart diseases ETC (we need to confirm this with previous protocols) BMI greater than 30
- Currently taking MacuHealth or similar supplements or previous use
Recruiting US locations
Vision Source
Kansas City, MO 64111
Site contact: Crystal Remington Remington, OD · 816-531-9100 · drremington@vseyecare.com
Study contacts (from the official record)
- Crystal Remington, OD · 8165319100 · drremington@vseyecare.com
- Ryan Powell, OD · 8165319100 · drpowell@vseyecare.com
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