Tests eye-health supplement effect on skin carotenoid levels in adults
Tests lutein and zeaxanthin supplements against placebo in adults with macular degeneration.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Effect of Lutein, Zeaxanthin, and Meso-Zeaxanthin Supplementation on Skin Carotenoid Concentration: A Six-Month, Placebo-Controlled Crossover Study
Key facts
- Where
- Kansas City, United StatesSee the site
Where in United States
- Vision SourceKansas City, United StatesTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Insight Eyecare Specialties, Inc. dba Vision Source Eyecare,
- Trial code
- NCT06965426
- Record updated
- 1 September 2026
- Original description
To compare skin carotenoid scores over 12 weeks of individuals randomized to placebo or MacuHealth and comparing that to a 12 week crossover evaluation.Read full original descriptionShow less
Effect of Lutein, Zeaxanthin, and Meso-Zeaxanthin Supplementation on Skin Carotenoid Concentration: A Six-Month, Placebo-Controlled Crossover Study
To compare skin carotenoid scores over 12 weeks of individuals randomized to placebo or MacuHealth and comparing that to a 12 week crossover evaluation.
Inclusion: 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: 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; Current Smoker; Pregnant, plan to become pregnant or breastfeeding.