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Nutrient IntakeNCT07373574

Effects of Dietary Supplements on Nail and Hair Health

A study testing Immune Health (Congaplex) and Immune Health (Immuplex) in people with Nutrient Intake and Nutrient Intake Inadequacy, run by Standard Process Inc..

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Trial summary

This is a research study conducted by Standard Process, Inc. and the University of North Carolina and Chapel Hill Nutrition Research Institute, which aims to evaluate the effectiveness of nutritional supplementation in improving the health of fingernails and hair. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 75 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Nutrient Intake, Nutrient Intake Inadequacy
What is being tested?
Immune Health (Congaplex) and Immune Health (Immuplex)
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
0 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
Sep 2026to 31 May 2027
Phase
Interventional
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 75 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Healthy female and male adults who are 18 to 75 years of age (inclusive)
  • Display longitudinal (vertical) nail ridges in the absence of other nail abnormalities
  • No cosmetic nail treatments that would mask the natural appearance of the nail plate in the past 6 months (i.e., manicure procedures that smooth the nail surface, nail polish)
  • In good general health (no uncontrolled diseases or conditions) as deemed by the investigator and is able to consume the study product
  • Individuals with childbearing potential must agree to practice an acceptable form of birth control for a certain timeframe prior to the first dose of study product and throughout the study, including:
  • use for at least 3 months prior to the first dose of study product: hormonal contraceptives including oral contraceptives, hormone birth control patch (e.g., Ortho Evra), vaginal contra-ceptive ring (e.g., NuvaRing), injectable contraceptives (e.g., Depo-Provera, Lunelle), or hormone implant (e.g., Norplant System), or intrauterine devices (e.g., Mirena); or
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  • use for at least 1 month prior to the first dose of study product: double-barrier method, non-hormonal intrauterine devices (i.e., copper), or complete abstinence from sexual inter-course that may result in pregnancy; or
  • vasectomy of partner at least 6 months prior to the first dose of study product Individuals with the potential to impregnate others must agree to use condoms or other acceptable methods to prevent pregnancy throughout the study. Complete abstinence from sexual intercourse that may result in pregnancy is also acceptable.
  • Agree to refrain from treatments listed in Section 8.3 in the defined timeframe
  • Have maintained stable dietary habits (including supplement intake), exercise habits and lifestyle for the last 3 months prior to screening and agree to maintain dietary and exercise habits and lifestyle throughout the study
  • Willing and able to agree to the requirements and restrictions of this study, be willing to give volun-tary consent, be able to understand and read the questionnaire, and carry out all study-related pro-cedures

Who cannot join

  • Individuals who are lactating, pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study as con-firmed at the baseline visit (Visit 2)
  • Individuals who have applied cosmetic/topical treatments to fingernails in the past 6 months (i.e., manicures with nail plate filing, nail polish)
  • Individuals who display nail abnormalities indicative of a health condition affecting nail appearance or have been diagnosed with a disease affecting nails (i.e., thickening, discoloration, horizontal nail ridges [Beau's lines])
  • Individuals with active nail biting (onychophagia) or other behaviors that may affect nail integrity
  • Have a known sensitivity, intolerability, or allergy to any of the study products or their excipients
  • Currently has COVID-19 or tests positive for COVID-19 within 28 days prior to baseline visit
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  • Individuals opposed to consuming animal products
  • Have a history of uncontrolled hypertension (140/90 or greater mmHg), kidney dysfunction or dis-ease (dialysis or renal failure), hepatic impairment or disease
  • Individuals who lack the capacity to provide informed consent, as determined by the study team based on cognitive impairment, altered mental status, or inability to understand the study and make an informed decision

About this study

Official title: Effects of the Dietary Supplements, Congaplex® and Immuplex®, on Age-Related Changes in Fingernail and Hair Health

This is a research study conducted by Standard Process, Inc. and the University of North Carolina and Chapel Hill Nutrition Research Institute, which aims to evaluate the effectiveness of nutritional supplementation in improving the health of fingernails and hair.

Read the detailed description

This study is a prospective, randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical trial focused on evaluating the effects of two nutritional supplements, Congaplex® (test product 1, TP1) and Immuplex® (TP2), versus an active control (AC) product, Gastro-Fiber®, on the health of fingernails and hair. The study will include a total of 90 participants across 3 arms and use a parallel-group design: 30 participants in TP1 group, 30 participants in TP2 group, and 30 participants in the AC group. The participants and the research personnel will be blind to the treatment. The AC product contains powder in capsules that have an identical size and similar appearance to Congaplex® and Immuplex®.

Being tested
Immune Health (Congaplex), Active Control (Gastro-Fiber), Immune Health (Immuplex)
Keywords
Nutrition, Hair Health, Nail Health

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Immune Health (Congaplex)Dietary supplement

    Supplement related to nail, hair, and immune health

  • Active Control (Gastro-Fiber)Dietary supplement

    Supplement not related to immune, hair, or nail health

  • Immune Health (Immuplex)Dietary supplement

    Supplement related to nail, hair, and immune health

Study groups in NCT07373574
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
CongaplexExperimentalTP1: 6 capsules/day
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Immune Health (Congaplex)
ImmuplexExperimentalTP2: 6 capsules/day
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Immune Health (Immuplex)
Gastro-FiberActive comparatorAC: 6 capsules/day
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Active Control (Gastro-Fiber)

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Determine the effects of test products (TP1/2) versus active control (AC) on numbers and severity of longitudinal (vertical) nail ridges

    Changes in scores of vertical nail ridge numbers and severity according to Nail Score Chart will be determined at baseline (scores and pictures at V2), at 3 months (pictures only at V3) and 6 months (scores and pictures at V4) of supplementation

    Measured: 6 months

  2. Determine the effects of TP1/2 versus AC on nail biostructure and biochemical composition after 6 months of supplementation

    Changes in Raman spectra of fingernail tissue at baseline (V2) compared to month 6 (V4) of supplementation

    Measured: 6 months

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Determine the effects of test products TP1/2 versus AC on density, thickness and pigmentation of hair

    Changes in hair density, thickness and pigmentation from baseline to months 3 and 6 of supplementation, measured by trichoscopy. Trichoscopy is a non-invasive procedure that allows a dermatologist to examine the scalp and hair at a high magnification to detect hair and scalp changes.

    Measured: 6 months

  2. Determine the effects of TP1/2 versus AC on near vision (visual accommodation)

    Change in near vision from baseline to months 3 and 6 of supplementation, measured using the Logarithmic Near Vis-ual Acuity Chart 2000 "New ETDRS"

    Measured: 6 months

  3. Determine the effects of TP1/2 versus AC on the scores of general health questionnaire

    Changes in the total scores and subscores of a 36-Item Health Survey Instrument (SF-36) from baseline to months 3 and 6 of supplementation

    Measured: 6 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted28 Jan 2026
  2. Study startSep 2026 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion1 May 2027 (estimated)
  4. Study completion31 May 2027 (estimated)

Why it stopped: Strategic change by sponsor

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
0 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07373574
Sponsor's protocol ID
SPD-01
Other IDs
Pro00088817
Status last verified
Apr 2026
First submitted
24 Sep 2025
Last updated
20 Aug 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

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    PubMed 19761497
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  • Chang H, Johnson E, Khoo C, Wang W, Gu L. Cranberry Juice Polyphenols Inhibited the Formation of Advanced Glycation End Products in Collagens, Inhibited Advanced Glycation End Product-Induced Collagen Crosslinking, and Cleaved the Formed Crosslinks. J Agric Food Chem. 2022 Dec 14;70(49):15560-15569. doi: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c06502. Epub 2022 Dec 1.

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  • Aggarwala KRG. Ocular Accommodation, Intraocular Pressure, Development of Myopia and Glaucoma: Role of Ciliary Muscle, Choroid and Metabolism. Med Hypothesis Discov Innov Ophthalmol. 2020;9(1):66-70. Epub 2020 Jan 5.

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  • Kuzuhara A, Fujiwara N, Hori T. Analysis of internal structure changes in black human hair keratin fibers with aging using Raman spectroscopy. Biopolymers. 2007 Oct 5-15;87(2-3):134-40. doi: 10.1002/bip.20805.

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Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Immune Health (Congaplex) and Immune Health (Immuplex) in people with Nutrient Intake and Nutrient Intake Inadequacy, run by Standard Process Inc..

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 11 inclusion and 9 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: withdrawn, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Aug 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

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 was withdrawn before enrolling participants, so there are no results.

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?

Determine the effects of test products (TP1/2) versus active control (AC) on numbers and severity of longitudinal (vertical) nail ridges (time frame: 6 months). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07373574, which also lists 28 linked publications.

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 20 Aug 2026.

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