CompletedPhase 2

Effect of Vitamin E on Skin Aerobic Bacteria in Palmar Arsenical Keratosis

Bangladesh45 participantsStarted 2015-03

Plain-language summary

This study will be conducted to observe any change in aerobic bacterial pattern on the skin of arsenicosis patients before and after administration of vitamin E (200 IU) capsules.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria (Patients): * History of drinking arsenic contaminated water (\>50 µg/L) for more than 6 months * Patients having moderate palmar keratosis * Patients those voluntarily agree to participate Inclusion Criteria (Arsenic exposed controls): * Family members of the patient * History of drinking arsenic contaminated water (\>50 µg/L) * Those voluntarily agree to participate * No sign/symptoms of palmar keratosis Inclusion Criteria (Healthy volunteers): * Drinking arsenic safe water (\<50 µg/L) * Those voluntarily agree to participate Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant and lactating mother * Any other chronic disease like tuberculosis, diabetes, asthma * Patients under treatment of arsenicosis

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Identification of aerobic bacteria in five areas of the skin

Timeframe: 0 weeks (baseline), 12 weeks (end)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02468518

SponsorBangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2015-12

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.