Edit Brief Summary: To evaluate the NaP lotion effect to decrease dandruff scoring and microbiome rebalance.
Detailed Description: Dandruff is a common scalp disorder affecting almost half of the population of any gender and ethnicity. Skin microflora, in particular Malassezia genus, plays a key etiological role which was demonstrated in many studies.
Malassezia restricta was found as the major fungal species present on the scalps with or without dandruff; while the two main bacterial species found on the scalp surface were Propionibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus epidermidis. Dandruff seems correlated with a higher incidence of Malassezia restricta and Staphylococcus epidermidis and a lower incidence of Cutibacterium acnes.
Also, the link between dandruff and a higher level of scalp surface lipoperoxidation has been recently described. In fact, dandruff scalp surface is also characterized by higher amounts of squalene monohydroperoxide (SQOOH) and malondialdehyde. MDA is a late biomarker derived from sebaceous unsaturated free fatty acids. Some bibliographic elements suggest that these lipid biomarkers could trigger dandruff.
The main objective of that clinical study is to study the effect on dandruff of a leave-on formulation of anti-fungus NaP associated with anti-oxidant VitCG versus vehicle and versus reference leave-on anti-fungus alone Octopirox, all associated with a neutral shampoo.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Healthy male or female volunteer;
. from 18 to 60 years old;
. Skin Phototype (Fitzpatrick): I to IV;
. Subject with hair length \> 2 cm, and preferentially shorter than shoulder length;
. Female of childbearing potential, who is not sexually active, or using an effective contraceptive method\* for at least one month before the beginning of the study, and throughout the study or menopausal woman (with absence of menstruations for less than one year) or post-menopausal woman (with absence of menstruations for more than one year);
. Subject exhibiting moderate to severe dandruff status of scalp at screening, pre-inclusion and inclusion visit;
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Global score of dandruff status of the scalp: evaluation of adherent and non-adherent dandruff according
. total dandruff score (adherent + non-adherent) \> or = 4.5 (ranging from 0 to 10);
Exclusion criteria
. Healthy male or female volunteer;
. from 18 to 60 years old;
. Skin Phototype (Fitzpatrick): I to IV;
. Subject with hair length \> 2 cm, and preferentially shorter than shoulder length;
. Female of childbearing potential, who is not sexually active, or using an effective contraceptive method\* for at least one month before the beginning of the study, and throughout the study or menopausal woman (with absence of menstruations for less than one year) or post-menopausal woman (with absence of menstruations for more than one year);
. Subject exhibiting moderate to severe dandruff status of scalp at screening, pre-inclusion and inclusion visit;
. Subject having at inclusion visit Day 0:
. total dandruff score (adherent + non-adherent) \> or = 4.5 (ranging from 0 to 10);