Comparison of Moisturizing Effects of Emollients and Commercial Moisturizers

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Healthy adult

• Registration Number: JPRN-UMIN000052790
• Lead Sponsor: Allergy Clinic Penguin for children & families

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2023-11-13
• Study Completion: 2023-12-03
• Last Update Posted: 22 January 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 48

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Individuals with obvious wounds at the intended application site.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Comparison of transepidermal water loss and stratum corneum hydration before and 2 hours after application of petroleum jelly to the left inner forearm and a commercial moisturizer to the right inner forearm.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
(1) Comparison of the levels of transepidermal water loss and stratum corneum hydration before and at 1, 3, and 4 hours after application of petroleum jelly to the inner left upper arm versus a commercial moisturizer to the inner right upper arm. (2) Comparison of transepidermal water loss and stratum corneum hydration before and at 1, 3, and 4 hours after application of three different commercial moisturizers to the inner right upper arm. (3) Comparison of comfort levels associated with the application of different moisturizers using a Likert scale.