Established in 2004, CIDP is a pioneer in providing top-notch Research & Development activities in Mauritius. CIDP is a CRO offering a full suite of services to the cosmetics industry from preclinical (in vitro and ex vivo) and clinical development phases, biostatistics, data management, regulatory affairs and scientific and medical writing.

To better serve its clients worldwide, CIDP has strategically implanted itself in Bucharest (Romania), New Delhi (India) and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), therefore enabling access to a wide and multi-ethnic panel of volunteers. Comprising of a diverse and internationally qualified team of investigators, clinical research managers, coordinators and assistants, statisticians, data managers, medical writers… CIDP assists in delivering innovative and tailor-made solutions to meet client needs. CIDP strives to deliver excellent service by investing in state-of-the art equipment, technologies, and continuous training for its teams. All its subsidiaries are ISO 9001:2015 certified and its Romanian centre, expert in photobiology studies, is CIR accredited.

INVIVO STUDIES:

• Safety studies: single patch tests, HRIPT, skin compatibility, phototoxicity study, photosensitisation study, use tests, etc.
• Acceptability studies on adults, children, New borns
• Efficacy studies such as Deep Hydration, Anti-Acne, Non Comedogenic, Hypoallergenic, Erythema Reduction, Skin firming, Hyperpigmentation (PIHP), Lentigo, Melasma, Vitiligo etc…
• Suncare studies: in vivo (SPF, UVA PPD, SPF+WR/VWR) and in vitro (UVA), Sand Resistance, Sweat Resistance, Rubbing Resistance, Persistence etc…)
• Anti-Pollution studies (Controlled Exposure Pollution System) Indoor and Outdoor
• Blue-light studies
• Make Up studies (Lipstick, Mascara, Skin foundation and Powder)
• Nail studies
• Hair Care studies (Anti Dandruff, Anti Hair fall, Volumizing, Hair shine ….)
• Consumer test on multiethnic panel
• Anti-perspirant and Deodorant studies
• Aesthetic Studies (Post Laser Studies, fillers, Hair Removing efficacy, microneedles)
• Typological studies
• Psoriasis
• Eczema
• Seborrheic dermatitis
• Rare diseases e.g. KPP, Lamellar ichthyosis

They also offer the following Ex Vivo and In Vitro tests/studies:

• Cytotoxicity tests via MTT assay (quantitative method)
• Monitoring biomarkers via ELISA such as Collagenase Inhibition Assay (MMP-1)
• Monitoring levels of Pro-inflammatory Cytokine Inhibition Assay such as IL-1, IL-6
• Cellular Antioxidant Activity Assays
• Intracellular Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) Scavenging Activity Assay
• Melanin content assay (MCA)
• Transdermal diffusion to assess the depth of penetration of products in the skin (Franz cell)
• Immuno-histochemistry
• Blue light studies
• Anti-pollution studies
• Sunscreen studies for UV-A/UV-B
• Protective and/or antioxidant efficacy against stressors such as: UV-A/UV-B, Cigarette smoke, Ozone, Infra-red, particulate matter (indoor and urban dust).

Contact

Vandana Mungroo: v.mungroo@cidp-cro.com.

www.cidp-cro.com