CompletedNot Applicable

The Role of Skin Care Regimen in Skin Health

United States54 participantsStarted 2018-04-10

Plain-language summary

This research is being done to evaluate the role of a regular skin care regimen comprising of a mild soap and moisturizer in improving dry skin and overall skin health. In this study, the investigators hope to learn the importance of regular skin care regimen in improving dry skin and overall skin health.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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

Inclusion Criteria: * Participants must be over the age of 18 years old with dry, itchy skin; * Participant must be willing to comply with the requirements of the protocol; * Participant must have the ability to understand and communicate with the investigator; * Participant must provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects who are unable to provide informed consent; * Subjects who are unable to refrain from swimming or hot tub use throughout the study duration * Subject with significant medical history or current skin diseases that the investigator feels is not safe for study participation; * Subjects who have been treated with systemic retinoids or steroids within the past month prior to entry to the study; * Subjects who have been treated with topical steroids, retinoids or other topical drugs within 2 weeks prior to entry to the study; * Recently treated or current skin diseases that would affect clinical evaluation; * Subjects who self-report that they are pregnant or nursing; * Patients with history of investigational drug use in the 30 days prior to entry into the study.

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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

Change in Total Clinical Score (TCS) Between the Final Visit and Baseline

Timeframe: Baseline and 3 weeks

Change in Visual Dryness 5-point Severity Score for Total Body Score Between the Final Visit and the Baseline

Timeframe: Baseline and 3 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03497130

SponsorJohns Hopkins University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-04-09

Results submitted2020-04-17

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