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Development of Validated Bruise Scale in HNV

United States27 participantsStarted 2020-09-25

Plain-language summary

Subjects will have a mechanically induced bruise photographed over a period of 11 days to record the healing process. Assessors will rate the bruises to develop a bruising scale.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 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: * Fitzpatrick skin type 1-3 * BMI 25 kg/m2 * Self described bruisers * Intact skin in the target area, free of markings, blemishes and hair Exclusion Criteria: * Use of recreational drugs, steroids, pain medications, other homeopathic remedies, anticoagulant therapies, antiplatelet therapy * Known history of dermal sensitivity, serious illness, hematological abnormality, impaired wound healing * Inability to forego application of topical products in the target area * Hair removal by laser, wax or chemicals within one week prior to Day 1 * Avoid tanning beds * Active wound or infection in the target area * History of keloids or hypertrophic scarring * History of collagen or vascular disease * History of organ transplant

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

Bruise Healing over time

Timeframe: 11 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04526275

SponsorCearna, Inc.

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2021-03-31

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Bruise, Contusion trials

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 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.