Effect of Moisturizing Creams on Skin Barrier Function

October 10, 2008 updated by: ACO Hud Nordic AB
This study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled bilateral study on the effect of moisturizing creams on skin barrier function. The hypothesis is that a new active emulsion has a better influence on skin barrier function comapred to its placebo.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

  • Phase 4

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Sweden
      • Stockholm, Sweden, 114 86
        • Recruiting
        • Sophiahemmet
        • Contact:
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Lena Holm, Dr

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Dry skin barrier disorders such as atopic dermatitis or Malassezia eradicated head and neck dermatitis.
  • Rough or clinically normal skin on the volar aspect of the forearm.
  • Either gender
  • Age between 18 and 65 years
  • Written Informed Consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Possible allergy to ingredients in the study medications.
  • Use of any concomitant medication that may interfere with the study related activities or assessment of efficacy.
  • Any patient related factor suggesting potential poor compliance with study procedures (e.g. psychiatric disorders, history of alcohol or substance abuse).
  • Any serious medical condition which, in the opinion of the investigator, may interfere with the evaluation of the results.
  • Pregnancy or breast feeding, or patients who plan to become pregnant during the course of the study.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: new emulsion
Drug: urea/lactic acid
new emulsion type
Placebo Comparator: new emulsion placebo
Drug: Placebo
only emulsion base

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

ACO Hud Nordic AB

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 10, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 10, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

October 13, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

October 13, 2008

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 10, 2008

Last Verified

October 1, 2008

More Information

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Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • ACO2008-CT-01

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