CompletedNot Applicable

A Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Effects of a Conditioning Mask on Hair Health, Breakage, Hydration, and Detangling

United States40 participantsStarted 2026-01-01

Plain-language summary

This study evaluates the effects of the Bounce Curl conditioning mask on hair health, breakage, hydration, and detangling. The trial is conducted as a single-arm, unblinded, virtual study in which all 40 enrolled participants use the test product twice per week over a one-week period. Participants complete self-reported questionnaires at Baseline, after the first use, and at the end of Week 1. The primary objective is to examine the product's effects on hair health as reported by participants, while secondary objectives assess perceived changes in hair quality, hydration, breakage, detangling, softness, and frizz.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 50 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Be male or female. * Be aged 18-50. * Must have self-reported curly, coily, or wavy hair. * In the past four weeks, has been experiencing issues regarding all of the following: hair health, hair breakage, hair hydration, and hair tangling. * Anyone who washes and styles their hair at least once per week. * Anyone who has been using the same hair care routine and products for at least one month prior to the study and is willing to maintain this for the study duration, i.e. shampoo and styling products. * If taking any vitamins, minerals, or herbal supplements that target hair health, has been doing so for at least three months and is willing to maintain this routine for the duration of the study. * Willing to avoid introducing any new products or any forms of medications or supplements that target hair health and appearance during the study period. * Willing to avoid any chemical treatments to the hair during the study period, e.g. chemical straightening, hair extensions with chemical bonding, perms, and relaxers. * Willing to avoid any form of protective styles (braids, singles, corn rows, etc) during the study period. * Anyone willing to refrain from dying, highlighting, or cutting their hair for the study duration. * Resides in the United States. * Anyone who considers themselves in general good health. Exclusion Criteria: * Anyone with pre-existing chronic conditions that would prevent participants from adhering to the protocol, including oncologic…

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

Change in Self-Reported Hair Health

Timeframe: Baseline, after first use, and Week 1

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07755865

SponsorBounce Curl

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-04-01

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