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Irritant DermatitisISR-CASP-MASDNCT06178289

Effectiveness of 3M Cavilon Advanced Skin Protectant in the Treatment of Moisture-associated Skin Damage in Hospitals

A study testing 3M Cavilon Advanced Skin Protectant and Standard hospital wound treatment protocol in people with Irritant Dermatitis and Stoma Site Dermatitis, run by University Ghent at 3 sites in Belgium.

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Trial summary

Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of 3M™ Cavilon™ Advanced Skin Protectant in the treatment of partial-thickness wounds caused by moisture (MASD) compared to usual wound care treatment. Methodology: RESEARCH DESIGN: A randomized controlled multicentre clinical trial. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
What is being tested?
3M Cavilon Advanced Skin Protectant and Standard hospital wound treatment protocol
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
36 participants
Where
3 sitesBelgium
Study dates
27 Jan 2025to Aug 2026
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • The patient or their legally authorized representative signed informed consent.
  • The patient is expected to be in the study for the full duration of the trial.
  • The patient has partial thickness wounds caused by moisture (MASD) i.e.,
  • The patient has IAD category 2A or
  • Peri-wound MASD or
  • Peri-stomal MASD.

Who cannot join

  • Patients with a known hypersensitivity or allergy to acrylate or cyanoacrylate.
  • The patient requires topical treatment due to a fungal, bacterial or viral infection in the study area.
  • Intertriginous dermatitis (most often a fungal infection is present).
  • Peri-fistula MASD (would usually require hospitalization).
  • The patient has any other local dermatological disease or skin condition interfering with this study.
  • Patients participating in another study with a known or implied effect on skin barrier function.
  • Patients who are receiving end-of-life care.

Trial locations and contacts

3 sites in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Belgium3 sites
  • Ziekenhuis Aan de Stroom (ZAS)

    Antwerp, 2030

  • Ghent University Hospital

    Ghent

  • AZ Oudenaarde

    Oudenaarde

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About this study

Official title: The Effectiveness of 3M Cavilon Advanced Skin Protectant in the Treatment of Partial-thickness Wounds Caused by Moisture-associated Skin Damage Compared to Usual Wound Care Treatment in Hospitals: a Multi-centre RCT

Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of 3M™ Cavilon™ Advanced Skin Protectant in the treatment of partial-thickness wounds caused by moisture (MASD) compared to usual wound care treatment.

Methodology:

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RESEARCH DESIGN: A randomized controlled multicentre clinical trial.

DATA COLLECTION:

Randomization/Blinding and Participant Numbering: The patients will be allocated 1:1 by block randomization, using the REDCap Randomization Module, to either Cavilon™ Advanced Skin Protectant or local hospital partial-thickness wound (MASD) treatment protocol, yielding one study group. Due to the obvious differences between the comparative hospital wound care treatment products and the study device, the study nurses cannot be blinded. A blinded assessor will centrally assess the time to healing and other healing outcomes based on the photographs of the study area.

Study area: Defined as all partial-thickness, skin damaged areas on the body - due to exposure to (a) incontinence body fluids, (b) wound exudate, (c) stomal- or fistula effluent or digestive secretions.

Study duration: 21 days or until complete healing of the moisture associated skin damage (complete epithelialization).

Skin (MASD) assessment: Daily skin assessment of the study area is to be conducted by the study nurses. Relevant wound and patient information will be recorded (incontinence status, presence of a urinary catheter or faecal management system, number of absorbent pad or diaper changes, number of cleansing procedures, type of stoma, number of applications regarding Cavilon Advanced Skin Protectant or usual hospital wound treatment protocol). Digital planimetry software (PictZar® version 7.6.1 ss) will be the main mode of assessing wound healing. Therefore, daily photographs will be taken with each daily skin assessment after removal of all visual product to ensure blinded skin assessment by the central reviewer.

Pain assessment: The Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) or Crital care Pain Observation Tool (CPOT) will be used to assess pain daily. Treatment-related pain (pain experienced during treatment (cleansing and product application)) and wound related pain (pain perception specifically caused by the MASD lesion) will be assessed.

Nursing time assessment: Time per cleansing and time per treatment application.

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Problem statement:

Partial-thickness wounds (erosion/denudation of the epithelial and dermal layers of the skin) can occur due to prolonged exposure of moisture and irritants. Various sources of moisture can cause these superficial wounds called moisture-associated skin damage (MASD) which include wound exudate, bodily fluids from incontinence and effluent from stomas and fistulas. MASD can present as inflammation with or without erosion and even secondary infection. Partial-thickness denudation can be extremely painful and detrimental to the patient. Traditionally a wide array of treatment options is used in clinical practice, yet there is a lack of robust studies comparing newer technologies with current practices. 3M™ Cavilon™ Advanced Skin Protectant, launched in 2017, is a newer cyanoacrylate-based medical device indicated for treatment of partial-thickness skin loss and is the only cyanoacrylate-based barrier product available on the Belgian market.

Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of 3M™ Cavilon™ Advanced Skin Protectant in the treatment of partial-thickness wounds caused by moisture (MASD) compared to usual wound care treatment.

Methodology:

RESEARCH DESIGN: A randomized controlled multicentre clinical trial.

DATA COLLECTION:

Procedure: Demographics and Participant Characteristics: Patient demographics will be recorded in REDCap eCRFs on study schedule Day 01: gender, age, height, weight, co-morbidities.

Randomization/Blinding and Participant Numbering: The patients will be allocated 1:1 by block randomization, using the REDCap Randomization Module, to either Cavilon™ Advanced Skin Protectant or local hospital partial-thickness wound (MASD) treatment protocol, yielding one study group. Due to the obvious differences between the comparative hospital wound care treatment products and the study device, the study nurses cannot be blinded. A blinded assessor will assess the time to healing and other healing outcomes centrally based on the photographs of the study area.

Study area: Defined as all partial-thickness, skin damaged areas on the body - due to exposure to (a) incontinence body fluids, (b) wound exudate, (c) stomal- or fistula effluent or digestive secretions.

Study duration: 21 days or until complete healing of the moisture associated skin damage (complete epithelialization).

Hypothesis: 3M™ Cavilon™ Advanced Skin Protectant is more effective in the treatment of partial-thickness wounds caused by moisture (moisture-associated skin damage) compared to usual wound care treatment in hospitals.

Skin (MASD) assessment: Daily skin assessment of the study area is to be conducted by the study nurses. Relevant wound and patient information will be recorded. This information includes incontinence status, presence of a urinary catheter or faecal management system, number of absorbent pad or diaper changes, number of cleansing procedures, type of stoma, number of applications regarding Cavilon Advanced Skin Protectant or usual hospital wound treatment protocol. Daily photographs will be taken with each daily skin assessment after removal of all visual product to ensure blinded skin assessment by the central reviewer. Digital planimetry software (PictZar® version 7.6.1 ss) will be the main mode of assessing wound healing. The central reader will perform a blinded skin assessment based on the provided photographic documentation of the study area.

Pain assessment: The Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) or Crital care Pain Observation Tool (CPOT) will be used to assess pain daily. Treatment-related pain (pain experienced during treatment (cleansing and product application)) and wound related pain (pain perception specifically caused by the MASD lesion) will be assessed.

Nursing time assessment: Time per cleansing and time per treatment application will be done on days 4 and 7 using a stopwatch.

DATA ANALYSIS:

All quantitative data will be summarized with descriptive statistics.

Inferential analysis: Cox proportional hazards will be used to calculate the primary efficacy variable. Linear mixed logistic regressions and linear mixed models will be used to calculate the secondary objectives.

Exploratory analysis: Cox proportional hazards will be used to calculate the primary efficacy variable. Linear mixed logistic regressions and linear mixed models will be used to calculate the secondary objectives.

Health economic evaluation: A cost-effectiveness analysis will be performed with an institutional perspective in a Belgian context. Total cost will be calculated by the sum of the total product cost and the total cost of nursing time. Costs will be averaged within each group and compared using a two-signed t-test at an alpha level of 5%. A cost-effectiveness analysis will be performed by calculating the ICER. The ICER will be expressed in euros per wound healed per patient.

Being tested
3M Cavilon Advanced Skin Protectant, Standard hospital wound treatment protocol
Medical subject headings
Dermatitis, Irritant

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • 3M Cavilon Advanced Skin ProtectantDevice

    Also called cyanoacrylate based film

    3M Cavilon Advanced Skin Protectant is applied to the study area of partial-thickness wounds (IAD category 2A, peri-wound MASD, peri-stomal MASD). Application of the study device should be according to the manufacturer's IFU. Comprehensive training for nurses will be provided to the study nurses.

  • Standard hospital wound treatment protocolDevice

    Comparator: Standard hospital wound treatment protocol

Study groups in NCT06178289
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
3M Cavilon Advanced Skin ProtectantExperimental3M Cavilon Advanced Skin Protectant (2,7ml) is a cyanoacrylate based film and will be administered every third day for a study period of 21 days.
Receives: Device: 3M Cavilon Advanced Skin Protectant
Standard hospital wound treatment protocolActive comparatorUsual wound treatment care provided in the hospital will be administered.
Receives: Device: Standard hospital wound treatment protocol

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Time to complete epithelialization

    Number of days from commencement of application of study device or comparator to the study area to complete resolution of partial-thickness wound

    Measured: Day 01 - Day 21

Secondary outcomes (5)
  1. Proportion of participants with complete epithelialization

    The proportion of patients with partial-thickness wounds completely healed at days 7, 14 and 21

    Measured: Day 07, Day 14, Day 21

  2. Mean change in treatment related pain

    The mean change in patients' perception of treatment-related pain using the Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale from baseline to day 21.

    Measured: Day 01 - Day 21

  3. Mean change in wound pain

    The mean change in patients' perception of wound pain using the Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale before treatment, 30 minutes after the first treatment, 24 hours after the first treatment, on day 4, and on day 7.

    Measured: Day 01, Day 02, Day 04, Day 07

  4. Change in maceration surface area

    The percent of change in maceration (area) at days 7, 14, and 21.

    Measured: Day 07, Day 14, Day 21

  5. Total treatment cost

    To investigate the total cost of treating partial-thickness wounds including number of applications, product costs and nursing time assessments to measure time per cleansing and time per treatment application on day 4 and 7 (by researcher).

    Measured: Day 04, Day 07

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted20 Dec 2023
  2. Study start27 Jan 2025
  3. Primary completionAug 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completionAug 2026 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Investigator
Enrolment
36 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06178289
Sponsor's protocol ID
ONZ-2022-0527
Acronym
ISR-CASP-MASD
Status last verified
Dec 2025
First submitted
30 Nov 2023
Last updated
17 Dec 2025
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
Yes
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Woo KY, Beeckman D, Chakravarthy D. Management of Moisture-Associated Skin Damage: A Scoping Review. Adv Skin Wound Care. 2017 Nov;30(11):494-501. doi: 10.1097/01.ASW.0000525627.54569.da.

    PubMed 29049257
  • Gray M, Black JM, Baharestani MM, Bliss DZ, Colwell JC, Goldberg M, Kennedy-Evans KL, Logan S, Ratliff CR. Moisture-associated skin damage: overview and pathophysiology. J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs. 2011 May-Jun;38(3):233-41. doi: 10.1097/WON.0b013e318215f798.

    PubMed 21490547
  • Beeckman D, Van den Bussche K, Alves P, Arnold Long MC, Beele H, Ciprandi G, Coyer F, de Groot T, De Meyer D, Deschepper E, Dunk AM, Fourie A, Garcia-Molina P, Gray M, Iblasi A, Jelnes R, Johansen E, Karadag A, Leblanc K, Kis Dadara Z, Meaume S, Pokorna A, Romanelli M, Ruppert S, Schoonhoven L, Smet S, Smith C, Steininger A, Stockmayr M, Van Damme N, Voegeli D, Van Hecke A, Verhaeghe S, Woo K, Kottner J. Towards an international language for incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD): design and evaluation of psychometric properties of the Ghent Global IAD Categorization Tool (GLOBIAD) in 30 countries. Br J Dermatol. 2018 Jun;178(6):1331-1340. doi: 10.1111/bjd.16327. Epub 2018 Apr 19.

    PubMed 29315488

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing 3M Cavilon Advanced Skin Protectant and Standard hospital wound treatment protocol in people with Irritant Dermatitis and Stoma Site Dermatitis, run by University Ghent at 3 sites in Belgium.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: enrolling by invitation, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Dec 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 3 sites in Belgium. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Time to complete epithelialization (time frame: Day 01 - Day 21). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06178289, which also lists 3 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 17 Dec 2025.

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