Almonds for Acne

Age: < 65

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Integrative Skin Science and Research

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study will assess the effect of almond supplementation on acne and on gut health.

Research Team

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for people aged 15-45 with mild to moderate acne who have been on a stable acne treatment for at least 4 weeks. It's not suitable for those with nut allergies, recent changes in hormonal contraception, heavy past tobacco use, or those using certain strong acne medications.

Inclusion Criteria

My acne treatment has been the same for at least 4 weeks.

I am between 15 and 45 years old.

I have mild to moderate acne.

Exclusion Criteria

I have been diagnosed with severe acne by a healthcare professional.

I currently smoke or have smoked a lot in the past.

I have taken an oral antibiotic for acne in the last month.

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Almond Supplementation (Other)

Trial Overview The study is testing if eating whole almonds can improve acne and gut health compared to a non-nut snack. Participants will be given either almonds or the control snack to see which has better effects on their skin and digestion.

Participant Groups

Group I: Almonds Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Daily consumption of almonds.

Group II: Control Snack Placebo Group 1 Intervention

Daily non-nut snack will be consumed.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Integrative Skin Science and Research

Lead Sponsor

Trials

33

Recruited

2,000+

Almond Board of California

Collaborator

Trials

35

Recruited

2,200+