Evaluation of a Test Product's Ability to Alter UV-Induced Erythema

Test Material's Ability to Change Redness Caused by Simulated Sunlight

  • Fairfield
  • Skin Type I
  • Photobiology
  • Photobiology
  • Skin Type II
  • Skin Type III
DATES 11/11/202612/04/2026
Gender/Age Males & Females , 18-65 years old
Payment $175 upon successful completion

Number of Visits 6 Visit(s)
Screening A professional will talk to you about the requirements of the study.
Follow-up Assessments If any, follow-up assessments will be outlined during first visit.

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What to Expect

If you are eligible for the study and you choose to participate, you will:

  • Attend study visits throughout your time in the study.
  • Schedule 1:
    Wed. Nov 11, 2026, 8:00 - 9:20 AM, Thu. Nov 12, 2026, 8:00 - 9:20 AM, Fri. Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 - 4:20 PM
  • Schedule 2:
    Wed. Nov 18, 2026, 8:00 - 9:20 AM, Thu. Nov 19, 2026, 8:00 - 9:20 AM, Fri. Nov 20, 2026, 7:00 - 4:20 PM
  • Schedule 3:
    Wed. Dec 2, 2026, 8:00 - 9:20 AM, Thu. Dec 3, 2026, 8:00 - 9:20 AM, Fri. Dec 4, 2026, 7:00 - 4:20 PM

Testing Procedure: Subjects will be required to report to the Photobiology Lab 6 times over 3 days. There are no make up days/times for this trial. Day 1 (Wednesday): Consent; ITA (skin color determination); exposure to simulated sunlight for MED determination (smallest amount of sunlight required to produce redness)- 30 mins Day 2 (Thursday): Evaluation of the site that received UV exposure; outline 4 test sites on the subject’s back with a surgical marker; color readings on each test site; test material application and 5 minutes dry time for one test site; UV exposure for all test sites; test material application to another test site - 45 mins Day 3 (Friday) Visit 1: Evaluation of the site that received UV exposure; color readings on each test site; test material application and 5 minutes dry time for one test site; - 30 mins Day 3 (Friday) Visit 2 (2 hours after Visit 1): Evaluation of the test sites; color readings on each test site; - 30 mins Day 3 (Friday) Visit 3 (4 hours after Visit 1): Evaluation of the test sites; color readings on each test site; - 30 mins Day 3 (Friday) Visit 4 (8 hours after Visit 1): Evaluation of the test sites; color readings on each test site; - 30 mins.

Locations

Fairfield 

70 New Dutch Lane, Fairfield, NJ
973-359-5879

Monday - Thursday: 7:30AM - 7:30PM
Friday: 7:30AM - 7:00PM

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Boonton

304 Wootton Street, Boonton, NJ
973-587-7999

Monday - Friday: 7:30AM to 4:00PM
(RIPT Only)

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DNQ = $10 Day 1

DNQ = $20 Day 2

DNC = $10 completed visit

DNQ - Did not Qualify

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