UV-C Light Sanitization for Healthy Hands

Overseen By Diane Fiolek

Age: 18 - 65

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: University of Michigan

Must not be taking: Sun sensitivity drugs

Disqualifiers: Keloids, Lidocaine sensitivity, Pregnancy, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

Duration: 4 weeks

30 Participants Needed

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this trial is to determine the safety of ultraviolet light (UV-C) irradiation as a method to sanitize hands instead of chemical-based sanitizers. Eligible participants will be enrolled and receive treatment with the Violet UV-C device or UV-B. Punch biopsies will be performed following UV exposure to quantify any changes in cellular and molecular properties of the tissue.

Who Is on the Research Team?

Gary Fisher

Principal Investigator

University of Michigan

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for people with light skin (Type 1 or Type 2) who are in good health and have no history of skin conditions. Participants must not use lotions or hand sanitizers for 3 hours before the study. Those sensitive to sunlight due to medications, pregnant or nursing women, and recent participants in other trials cannot join.

Inclusion Criteria

Type 1 or type 2 skin (lightly colored skin)

I am in good overall health.

I am willing and able to follow the study's requirements.

Exclusion Criteria

Has received an experimental drug or used an experimental device in the 30 days prior to admission to the study

History of keloids

History of sensitivity to lidocaine or epinephrine

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants receive treatment with the Violet UV-C device or UV-B, followed by punch biopsies to assess changes in tissue properties

4 weeks

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

4 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• UV-B
• Violet UV-C Device

Trial Overview The trial tests if UV-C light from the Violet device can safely sanitize hands as an alternative to chemical sanitizers. It involves exposure to UV-C or UV-B light followed by a small biopsy of the hand skin to check for any tissue changes.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Ultraviolet lights (UV-C) Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Group II: Ultraviolet lights (UV-B) Active Control 1 Intervention

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Michigan

Lead Sponsor

Trials

1,891

Recruited

6,458,000+

Archimedes Innovations, Pbc

Collaborator

Trials

1

Recruited

30+