Clinical trials: Epidermis
Chronic Pain, Pain Measurement
Relationship of Intra-Epidermal Nerve Fibre Density (IENFD) and Structure to Chronic Post-Mastectomy Pain Syndrome (PMPS)
This is a retrospective, observational study which will utilise the Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre's Tissue Bank to provide samples for IENFD testing in those who have undergone mastectomy surgery for breast cancer.
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain, Pain Measurement, Mastectomy, Postoperative Pain
- Trial name
- NCT02919891
- Testing
- Questionnaire
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
HSV-2
A Safety Study to Assess a DNA Vaccine Administered by Particle Mediated Delivery to the Skin in Healthy Subjects
The purpose of this study is to evaluate how well the vaccine is tolerated at sites where administrations are given and any effects it may have on subjects' wellbeing.
- Trial name
- NCT00310271
- Testing
- pPJV7630 with pPJV2012 administered by PMED
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- PowderMed
Influenza (Pandemic)
Safety Study of an Influenza Vaccine Against a Potential Pandemic Strain of Flu
The purpose of this study is to evaluate how well the vaccine is tolerated at sites where administrations are given, any effects it may have on subjects' wellbeing and whether it can produce antibody responses in the body that…
- Trial name
- NCT00347529
- Testing
- pPML7789 with and without pPJV2012 administered by PMED
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- PowderMed
Androgenetic Alopecia, Male Pattern Baldness
A Study to Evaluate and Compare Injections of Autologous Dermal and Epidermal Cells Into the Balding Scalp of Subjects With Hair Loss (CA-0004669)
Evaluate the injections of Ji Gami(TM) and Ji Gami(TM) DO, where cells are expanded ex vivo from scalp, to induce hair growth in male and female subjects with hair loss.
- Conditions
- Androgenetic Alopecia, Male Pattern Baldness, Female Pattern Baldness
- Trial name
- NCT01451177
- Testing
- Autologous cultured dermal and epidermal cells
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aderans Research Institute
Breast Cancer
A Dose-Finding Study of Subcutaneous Herceptin (Trastuzumab) in Healthy Male Volunteers and Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2)-Positive Females
This two-part study is designed to select the subcutaneous (SC) dose of Herceptin that results in comparable exposure to intravenous (IV) Herceptin in healthy male participants and in HER2-positive female participants.
- Trial name
- NCT00800436
- Testing
- Herceptin
- Where
- 3 sites in Australia, New Zealand
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Pain
A Study to Investigate the Tolerability and Effects on Epidermal Nerve Fiber Density of Multiple Low-Concentrations of NGX-1998 in Healthy Volunteers
The purpose of this single-blinded study in healthy volunteers is to select a Low-Concentration Capsaicin Topical Liquid (LC-CTL) to serve as a control formulation in the further clinical development of Capsaicin Topical Liquid…
- Trial name
- NCT00912262
- Testing
- Capsaicin Topical Liquid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NeurogesX
Pemphigus, Bullous Pemphigoid
Human Leukocyte Antigen Class II (DRB1 and DQB1) Alleles and Haplotypes Frequencies in Patients With Pemphigus Vulgaris Among the Russian Population
Pemphigus is a rare autoimmune life-threatening blistering condition affecting skin and mucous membranes. Pemphigus belongs to a family of polygenic disorders.
- Conditions
- Pemphigus, Bullous Pemphigoid, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Toxic Epidermal Necrolyses
- Trial name
- NCT05284929
- Testing
- A single blood sample for HLA typing
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sechenov University
Dry and Sensitive Skin
Validation of Skin Instrumentation to Detect Ceramide-Driven Lipid Replenishment - Assessing Skin Glow, Hydration, Trans Epidermal Water Loss, Skin Surface Assessment, Sebum and Least-Reflection Factor.
This is a single-center, open-label, split-face, site-randomized validation study, NB250045-NB-V designed to establish and confirm the reliability, reproducibility, and sensitivity of various skin measurement methods.
- Trial name
- NCT07423325
- Testing
- Marketed Product - CeraVe Moisturizer
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NovoBliss Research Pvt Ltd
Port Wine Stain
Dynamic Epidermal Cooling During Pulsed Dye Laser Treatment of Port Wine Stain Birthmark at High Fluences
The purpose of the study is to improve the efficacy of pulsed dye laser treatment of port wine stain birthmarks. Involvement in the protocol will involve formal documentation of the level of treatment pain, duration of…
- Trial name
- NCT00540371
- Testing
- Port wine stain Birthmark
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 136 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Nd-YAG Laser Versus Epidermal Growth Factor For Myogenic Tempromandibular Disorder.
A clinical trial comparing the potential effect of 2 different modalities (Nd-YAG Laser Versus Epidermal growth factor injection) on pain reduction in patients suffering from myogenic tempromandibular disorder.
- Trial name
- NCT06044974
- Testing
- Nd-YAG Fotona, Epidermal Growth Factor
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Healthy
Normative Data of Intra-epidermal Nerve Fiber Density
Intra-epidermal nerve fiber density can be assessed using skin biopsy. A decrease of this density is used to diagnose small fiber neuropathy, despite the absence of normative data in a selected normal population.
- Trial name
- NCT01498211
- Testing
- Biopsy
- Where
- 3 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
Trans-epidermal Water Loss
Study to Investigate the Effect of Superba Boost on the Skin
Study to determine the effect of 12 weeks daily consumption of Superba Boost as compared to placebo on reduction in Trans-Epidermal Water-Loss (TEWL).
- Trial name
- NCT05711303
- Testing
- Superba Boost
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Atlantia Food Clinical Trials
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Laryngitis
Salivary Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) Concentration Before and After Treatment of Reflux Laryngitis
Saliva plays a key role in the homeostasis of the digestive tract The reflux of gastroesophageal contents may cause damage to the esophageal, laryngeal and pharyngeal mucosas There seems to be no correlation between the severity…
- Trial name
- NCT01389401
- Testing
- omeprazole
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo
Port-Wine Stain
Measurement Skin Temperature During Pulsed Laser Exposure
Lasers are the treatment modality of choice for Port Wine Stain birthmarks.The epidermis is not totally spared due to partial absorption of energy therein by melanin that presents an optical barrier through which the light must…
- Trial name
- NCT00540917
- Testing
- cooling spray during laser treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 118 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Androgenetic Alopecia, Male Pattern Baldness
A Study to Evaluate and Compare Injections of Autologous Dermal and Epidermal Cells Into the Balding Scalp of Subjects With Hair Loss (CA-0002899)
Evaluate the ability of injections of Ji Gami(TM) and Ji Gami(TM) DO to induce hair growth in male and female subjects with hair loss.
- Conditions
- Androgenetic Alopecia, Male Pattern Baldness, Female Pattern Baldness
- Trial name
- NCT01451112
- Testing
- Autologous cultured dermal and epidermal cells
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aderans Research Institute
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Study to Determine the Utility of FES-PET and FDG-PET in the Prediction of Response to Hormone Therapy in Women With Estrogen Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer
This study of hormone positive (estrogen receptor [ER]), metastatic invasive ductal breast cancer looks at functional scanning using positron emission tomography (PET) and patient response to hormone therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT00358098
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- AHS Cancer Control Alberta
Keloid, Alopecia Areata
Pain Outcomes Following Intralesional Corticosteroid Injections
Corticosteroid therapy, including intralesional and topical applications, has many indications within the fields of Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, and Orthopedics.
- Conditions
- Keloid, Alopecia Areata, Acne, Hypertrophic Scar
- Trial name
- NCT03630198
- Testing
- Corticosteroid with lidocaine, Corticosteroid with normal saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Wound Closure Techniques
Closure Techniques and Scar Appearance
The goal of this study is to assess whether wound closure with skin adhesive or running stitches combined with skin adhesive will be superior to standard wound sutures.
- Trial name
- NCT01352533
- Testing
- Running polypropylene closure, Tissue Adhesive (Derma-Bond), Subcuticular polyglactin-910 combined with tissue adhesive
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Gout Initiating Urate-loweringUrate-lowering Therapy, Gout Arthritis
HLA-B*58:01-Guided Therapy for Gout: Effectiveness, Safety, and Cost-Effectiveness
Severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCARs), such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN) and drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), are rare but life-threatening complications that…
- Conditions
- Gout Initiating Urate-loweringUrate-lowering Therapy, Gout Arthritis, Gout and Hyperuricemia
- Trial name
- HLA-SCREEN (NCT07369622)
- Testing
- HLA-B*58:01 Genotyping, Allopurinol Tablet, Febuxostat
- Volunteers
- 228 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Haiphong University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Dermis Density, Wrinkles
The Effect of 12-week Dietary Intake of Food Supplements Containing Collagen on Dermis Density and Other Skin Parameters
The aim of the randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, one-period effectiveness study is to compare the effects of multiple-dose 12 weeks daily dietary supplementation with 10 g collagen alone or 5 g or 10 g of collagen in…
- Conditions
- Dermis Density, Wrinkles, Skin Hydration, Trans Epidermal Water Loss (TEWL)
- Trial name
- TO-COSKIN (NCT04988412)
- Testing
- Investigational product 1, Investigational product 2, Investigational product 3
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 109 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VIST - Faculty of Applied Sciences