CompletedNot Applicable

A Non-Interventional Study To Assess Sweating

United States28 participantsStarted 2015-09

Plain-language summary

To evaluate the gravimetric sweat measurements in subjects who meet the subjective criteria for a diagnosis of palmar hyperhidrosis compared to subjects without hyperhidrosis.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Females should not be pregnant or lactating. * For subjects with palmar hyperhidrosis: Primary palmar hyperhidrosis of at least 6 months's duration and Hyperhidrosis disease severity score of 3 or 4 at baseline * For healthy participants: no history or current report of hyperhidrosis and Hyperhidrosis disease severity score of 1 at baseline Exclusion Criteria: * Recent therapeutic interventions or treatments for palmar hyperhidrosis * Any major illness within 30 days before the screening * Females who are pregnant, lactating, or planning a pregnancy

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

Comparison of Mean Average (Standard Deviation) Total Palmar Gravimetric Sweat Production (GMSP) Between Subject Groups (Adult Patients With Hyperhidrosis Versus Healthy Adult Volunteers).

Timeframe: Gravimetric assessments were conducted in a temperature controlled room on two separate occasions over a five minute period (two assessments/palm), assessing both palms.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02552199

SponsorBotanix Pharmaceuticals

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2015-10

Results submitted2022-12-22

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