Pilot study to evaluate the impact of age progressed images on consumers in Shanghai

ISRCTN ISRCTN63187846
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN63187846
Secondary identifying numbers SKN-APP-0328
Submission date
15/06/2011
Registration date
21/06/2011
Last edited
04/09/2012
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Dr Robert Hurling
Scientific

Unilever Discover
Colworth Science Park
Sharnbrook
Bedfordshire
Milton Keynes
MK44 1LQ
United Kingdom

Study information

Study designRandomized controlled trial
Primary study designInterventional
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Study setting(s)Other
Study typePrevention
Participant information sheet Not available in web format, please use the contact details below to request a patient information sheet
Scientific titleEvaluation of the impact of age progressed images on consumers in Shanghai: a randomized controlled trial
Study objectivesWe hypothesize that participants will prefer an age projected image of themselves that simulates the impact of a healthier lifestyle, in comparison to an age projected image of a less healthy lifestyle

A secondary aim is to test whether viewing simulated photos showing the potential impact of a healthier (versus less healthy) lifestyle will increase intentions towards healthier lifestyle behaviors, in comparison to a control group who have not seen the photos
Ethics approval(s)Independent Ethics Committee in Shanghai, China approved on 27th June 2011
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedHealthy lifestyle promotion
Intervention1. Participants in the intervention group will be shown age progressed images of themselves before completing a follow-up lifestyle questionnaire
2. Control group will complete the follow-up lifestyle questionnaire before being shown the age progressed images
Intervention typeOther
Primary outcome measureProportion of participants preferring to look like the age progressed image that simulates the impact of the healthier lifestyle behaviors
Secondary outcome measuresIntentions to take up healthier lifestyle behaviors
Overall study start date27/07/2011
Completion date26/08/2011

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
SexFemale
Target number of participants40
Key inclusion criteria1. Female
2. Aged between 34-45 years living in Shanghai with four grandparents of Chinese descent
3. Willing and interested to take part in a study where you will have photos of your face taken and be shown images of what you may look like in the future
4. Being prepared to give informed consent
5. Being prepared to provide proof of age (e.g. passport)
Key exclusion criteria1. Smoking
2. Avoiding the sun every day
3. Currently brushing teeth twice a day or more
4. Currently using moisturizing face cream every day
Date of first enrolment27/07/2011
Date of final enrolment26/08/2011

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • China
  • England
  • United Kingdom

Study participating centre

Unilever Discover
Milton Keynes
MK44 1LQ
United Kingdom

Sponsor information

Unilever (United Kingdom)
Industry

c/o/ Dr Robert Hurling
Unilever Discover
Colworth Science Park
Sharnbrook
Bedfordshire
Milton Keynes
MK44 1LQ
United Kingdom

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Funders

Funder type

Industry

Unilever (United Kindgom)
Government organisation / For-profit companies (industry)
Alternative name(s)
Unilever Global, Unilever PLC, U
Location
United Kingdom

Results and Publications

Intention to publish date
Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
Publication and dissemination planNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan