Status:
TERMINATED
Quantifying Skin Oxygenation Properties in Normal vs Sun Exposed Skin
Lead Sponsor:
Massachusetts General Hospital
Collaborating Sponsors:
Procter and Gamble
Conditions:
Healthy
Sun Exposure
Eligibility:
All Genders
20-65 years
Brief Summary
This research study aims to determine if there are differences in oxygen consumption between chronically sun exposed and less sun exposed skin. This study uses a new imaging device that can detection ...
Detailed Description
Sun and ultraviolet light exposure has both short term and long term effects on skin. While the short term effects, such as sunburn, are understood, chronic long-term sun exposure can cause changes to...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Male or female
- Age groups: 20 - 30 and 55 - 65
- Fitzpatrick skin types I, II, III, and IV
Exclusion
- Fitzpatrick skin types V and above
- Tattoo markings anywhere on the arm(s)
- Significant scarring or discoloration (e.g. birthmarks) on the arm(s)
- Any current injuries, infections or wounds on the arm(s)
- Routinely (4+ doses per week) take high dosages of anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g. aspirin, ibuprofen, corticosteroids), immunosuppressive drugs, or antihistamine medications. However steroid nose drops and/or eye drops are permitted.
- Has taken an anti-inflammatory drug (e.g. aspirin) within the prior 24 hours of the study visit.
- Have diabetes that is treated with injectable or oral insulin
- Have any other active or chronic skin problems on the arms
- Are currently participating in another skin care product study at this or any other facility
- Have participated in any type of skin product treatment study within the past 2 weeks
- Have or ever have had dermatographia
- Pregnant women
- Lactating women
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 17 2017
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 6 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
11 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03311191
Start Date
July 17 2017
End Date
June 6 2019
Last Update
August 14 2019
Active Locations (1)
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114