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Patch testing on the back for Allergic Contact Dermatitis

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Recruiting

Led By Sara Hylwa, MD

Research Sponsored by HealthPartners Institute

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up survey completed on day 3 of testing, taking no more than 10 minutes to complete.

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Study Summary

This trial compares patch testing for allergic contact dermatitis on the back versus the thighs to see if testing on the thighs is more convenient and effective. Researchers will randomly assign patients to have patches placed on either

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults over 18 who are getting patch testing at Park Nicollet Contact Dermatitis. They must need comprehensive testing with at least 90 patches and have enough clear skin on both their back and thighs to place the patches.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study is comparing patient experiences and test quality between two methods of patch testing for allergic contact dermatitis: one using the back, traditionally preferred, and another using the thighs as an alternative site.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Patch testing may cause temporary skin irritation, redness or itching where the patches are applied. Some individuals might experience a stronger allergic reaction due to exposure to allergens during the test.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ survey completed on day 3 of testing, taking no more than 10 minutes to complete.

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~survey completed on day 3 of testing, taking no more than 10 minutes to complete.

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and survey completed on day 3 of testing, taking no more than 10 minutes to complete. for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Comfort during patch testing

Quality of patch testing

Secondary outcome measures

Qualitative Survey Feedback

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Active Control

Group I: Patch testing on the backActive Control1 Intervention

Patches to be applied on the back

Group II: Patch testing on the legsActive Control1 Intervention

Patches to be applied on the legs

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Who is running the clinical trial?

HealthPartners InstituteLead Sponsor

186 Previous Clinical Trials

3,716,137 Total Patients Enrolled

Sara Hylwa, MDPrincipal InvestigatorHealthPartners Institute

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Can individuals younger than 80 years of age participate in this medical study?

"Recruitment for this study is targeting individuals who have surpassed their 18th birthday but not yet reached the age of 89."

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What is the current number of participants being recruited for this research endeavor?

"Affirmative. Records on clinicaltrials.gov indicate an ongoing search for participants in this medical study, first listed on March 4th, 2024, and most recently revised on February 28th of the same year. The trial aims to enroll 30 individuals at a single research site."

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Are there any available slots for patients to participate in this research study?

"As per the details on clinicaltrials.gov, this investigation is presently in the recruitment phase. The trial was initially made public on March 4th, 2024, and underwent its latest revision on February 28th of that year."

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What are the specific criteria for individuals to be eligible to enroll in this research investigation?

"The investigation seeks to enroll 30 individuals diagnosed with allergic contact dermatitis, aged between 18 and 89 years. Essential requirements include being at least 18 years old, undergoing patch testing specifically at Park Nicollet Contact Dermatitis Clinic, having a minimum of 90 patches applied simultaneously for thorough evaluation rather than limited testing which could distort findings, and possessing suitable skin areas on both the back and thighs for patch application."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Patient Experience and Quality of Patch Testing on the Legs vs Back

2024. "Patient Experience and Quality of Patch Testing on the Legs vs Back". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06191627.

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