First ImpressionsNCT05343559
First Impressions and Attractiveness Levels of Smiling Individuals With and Without a Mask
An observational study of First Impressions and Attractiveness, run by DeNova Research at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
Evaluation on the effects of smiling on first impressions and attractiveness with and without wearing a facial surgical mask. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 39 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- First Impressions, Attractiveness
- How many people
- 808 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 4 Mar 2022to 1 Apr 2022
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 39 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: Inclusion Criteria: 1. Models who are males and females of ages 21-39. 2. Live and random raters who are males and females of ages 18-39. 3. Models and raters that understand the purpose and aspects of the study, freely sign the consent and complete the required visit. 4. Models and raters must all be able to understand English fluently. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Model participants younger than 21 or older than 40 will not be included. 2. Live and random rater participants younger than 18 and older than 40 will not be included. 3. Models with unusual hair styles or colors 4. Facial piercing other than ears 5. Facial and/or neck scaring or tattooing 6. Models and raters that do not understand the purpose and aspects of the study, do not sign the consent and do not complete the required visit will also be excluded.
Who may be able to join
- Models who are males and females of ages 21-39.
- Live and random raters who are males and females of ages 18-39.
- Models and raters that understand the purpose and aspects of the study, freely sign the consent and complete the required visit.
- Models and raters must all be able to understand English fluently.
Who cannot join
- Model participants younger than 21 or older than 40 will not be included.
- Live and random rater participants younger than 18 and older than 40 will not be included.
- Models with unusual hair styles or colors
- Facial piercing other than ears
- Facial and/or neck scaring or tattooing
- Models and raters that do not understand the purpose and aspects of the study, do not sign the consent and do not complete the required visit will also be excluded.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Influence of a Mask on the First Impressions Projected and Attractiveness Levels of Smiling Individuals
Evaluation on the effects of smiling on first impressions and attractiveness with and without wearing a facial surgical mask.
- Conditions
- First Impressions, Attractiveness
- Keywords
- attractiveness, first impressions, smiling, mask, masking, rating
- Medical subject headings
- Smiling
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
To evaluate the effects of smiling on first impressions with and without wearing a mask
First impression questionnaire (FIQ)
Measured: 8 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted25 Apr 2022
- Study start4 Mar 2022
- Primary completion1 Apr 2022
- Study completion1 Apr 2022
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for First ImpressionsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 808 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- DeNova Research
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Steven H. Dayan, DeNova Research
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05343559
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Smile-2022
- Status last verified
- Apr 2022
- First submitted
- 19 Apr 2022
- Last updated
- 25 Apr 2022
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 25 Apr 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Influence of a Mask on the First Impressions Projected and Attractiveness Levels of Smiling Individuals
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05343559
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Smile-2022
- Conditions
- First Impressions, Attractiveness
- Keywords
- attractiveness, first impressions, smiling, mask, masking, rating
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 808 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- DeNova ResearchUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 4 Mar 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Apr 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Apr 2022 (actual)
- First posted
- 25 Apr 2022 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Evaluation on the effects of smiling on first impressions and attractiveness with and without wearing a facial surgical mask.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 39 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- Inclusion Criteria: 1. Models who are males and females of ages 21-39. 2. Live and random raters who are males and females of ages 18-39. 3. Models and raters that understand the purpose and aspects of the study, freely sign the consent and complete the required visit. 4. Models and raters must all be able to understand English fluently. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Model participants younger than 21 or older than 40 will not be included. 2. Live and random rater participants younger than 18 and older than 40 will not be included. 3. Models with unusual hair styles or colors 4. Facial piercing other than ears 5. Facial and/or neck scaring or tattooing 6. Models and raters that do not understand the purpose and aspects of the study, do not sign the consent and do not complete the required visit will also be excluded.
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Models who are males and females of ages 21-39.
- Live and random raters who are males and females of ages 18-39.
- Models and raters that understand the purpose and aspects of the study, freely sign the consent and complete the required visit.
- Models and raters must all be able to understand English fluently.
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Model participants younger than 21 or older than 40 will not be included.
- Live and random rater participants younger than 18 and older than 40 will not be included.
- Models with unusual hair styles or colors
- Facial piercing other than ears
- Facial and/or neck scaring or tattooing
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
To evaluate the effects of smiling on first impressions with and without wearing a mask
Time frame: 8 weeks
First impression questionnaire (FIQ)
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 25 Apr 2022.
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of First Impressions and Attractiveness, run by DeNova Research at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 25 Apr 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
To evaluate the effects of smiling on first impressions with and without wearing a mask (time frame: 8 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 25 Apr 2022.