Status:
COMPLETED
A Trial on the Efficacy and Safety of Virgin Coconut Oil Compared to Mineral Oil in the Treatment of Uremic Xerosis
Lead Sponsor:
University of the Philippines
Conditions:
Uremic Xerosis
Eligibility:
All Genders
19-65 years
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
Among adult patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis, what is the efficacy and safety of virgin coconut oil compared to mineral oil as a therapeutic moisturizer for uremic xerosis?
Detailed Description
Objectives of the Study: The general objective of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of virgin coconut oil (VCO) compared to mineral oil as a therapeutic moisturizer for uremic xerosis. T...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adults undergoing maintenance hemodialysis who have mild to severe uremic xerosis
Exclusion
- Patients with known hypersensitivity to the tests oils were excluded from the study as well as patients with open wounds, erosions, and ulcers on the test site and paraplegics and patients with altered sensation on the test sites.
- Patients with xerosis associated with other dermatologic conditions antedating renal failure were excluded from the study.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2011
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
45 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01445431
Start Date
April 1 2011
End Date
August 1 2011
Last Update
October 3 2011
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