Drugs / Bakuchiol
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Bakuchiol

also known as (s)-bakuchiol · Sytenol a · UP 256

Small molecule

Developed for
hyperpigmentation of the skin · skin atrophy
Investigated by
Hasanuddin University · Henry Ford Health System · University of California, Davis

Trials 3

201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 01 trial
Phase 0 NCT03112863 Mar 2017 → Mar 2019 — University of California, Davis Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 21 trial
Phase 2 NCT07477288 Mar → Sep 2025 skin atrophy Hasanuddin University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable1 trial
— NCT06833996 Feb 2016 → May 2018 hyperpigmentation of the skin Henry Ford Health System Completed No outcome recorded

Evidence & citations 7 cited values

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FieldValueCited text
Known as Bakuchiol ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT07477288 ↗
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NCT03112863 ↗

NCT06833996 ↗

Known as (s)-bakuchiol ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL262344 ↗
Known as Sytenol a ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL262344 ↗
Known as UP 256 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL262344 ↗
Action Inhibit “bakuchiol had inhibitory effects on melanin synthesis” NCT06833996 ↗
Modality Small molecule “Bakuchiol is a meroterpene phenol derived from plant sources” NCT06833996 ↗
Route Topical “Bakuchiol 0.5% applied to face twice daily” NCT03112863 ↗