🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2025-09-19
Effect of Lutein, Zeaxanthin, and Meso-Zeaxanthin Supplementation on Skin Carotenoid Concentration: A Six-Month, Placebo-Controlled Crossover Study (NCT06965426)
🟢 Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic 📋 Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: Insight Eyecare Specialties, Inc. dba Vision Source Eyecare,
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
To compare skin carotenoid scores over 12 weeks of individuals randomized to placebo or MacuHealth and comparing that to a 12 week crossover evaluation.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Vision Source — Kansas City, Missouri
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Lutein, Zeaxanthin, and Meso-Zeaxanthin Supplementation (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Vision Source — Kansas City, Missouri
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (816) 531-9100
Email: drremington@vseyecare.com
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.