Study to Assess on a Molecular Level the Influence of a 5 % Dexpanthenol Ointment in Subjects With Superficial Injuries

December 8, 2014 updated by: Bayer

A Randomized, Double-blind, Single Centre, Placebo-controlled Pilot Study to Assess on a Molecular Level the Influence of a 5 % Dexpanthenol Ointment in Subjects With Previously Injured Skin by Investigation of Skin Biopsies

In previous in vitro studies it could be shown, that Dexpanthenol has an influence on the gene expression of fibroblasts. The genes which are influenced by Dexpanthenol play mainly a role during cell proliferating processes.The aim of this study is to investigate the molecular effect of Dexpanthenol on human living skin, during wound healing.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

15

Phase

  • Phase 4

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 45 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Skin type I to IV
  • Willingness to avoid intensive sunlight exposure two weeks before the start of the study and at least 2 months after removal of the stitches

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Active skin disease, moles, tattoos, strong pigmentation at the test area or scars in the test area that would influence the visual scoring
  • History of keloids and hypertrophic scars
  • Frequent visits of tanning booths
  • Intake of drugs interfering with the immune system (e.g. antiphlogistics, corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, and antihistamines) within 30 days before day 1 as well as during 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?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Basic Science
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Arm 1
Drug: Dexpanthenol (BAY81-2996)
Test product and the respective placebo will be applied to previously wounded test areas and the surrounding skin (approx. 3 cm2). After a certain time the second skin biopsy will be taken from the treated test areas. The skin biopsies will be analysed via micro array.
Placebo Comparator: Arm 2
Drug: Placebo
Test product and the respective placebo will be applied to previously wounded test areas and the surrounding skin (approx. 3 cm2). After a certain time the second skin biopsy will be taken from the treated test areas. The skin biopsies will be analysed via micro array.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Investigation of gene expression in dermal fibroblasts and keratinocytes on a molecular level.
Time Frame: Analysis of skin biopsies taken 24h, 72h and 144h after wounding
Analysis of skin biopsies taken 24h, 72h and 144h after wounding

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Bayer

Publications and helpful links

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Helpful Links

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

February 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2009

Study Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2009

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 9, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 9, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

March 10, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

December 9, 2014

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 8, 2014

Last Verified

December 1, 2014

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 13069
  • 2008-002069-30 (EudraCT Number)

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