The effect of viewing images on skin healing

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Wound healing; Skin - Other skin conditions

• Registration Number: ACTRN12620000150943
• Lead Sponsor: The University of Auckland

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2020-02-13
• Last Update Posted: 24 February 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 76

Inclusion Criteria

Over 16 years of age
Can read and write in English fluently
Can provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

Individuals will be excluded from the study if they;
•Are allergic to tape or adhesives
•Have an inflammatory skin disorder
•Taking medication that affects the immune system (e.g. antibiotics or systemic corticosteroids)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) as measured using the Tewameter TM 300[Baseline, Post-Tape stripping and post-intervention]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Mood as measured using a Modified version of the actual affect sub scale of the Affect Valuation Index[Baseline, Post-Tape stripping and post-intervention];Changes in current stress levels as measured using 100mm visual analogue scales[Baseline, Post-Tape stripping and post-intervention];Changes in current anxiety levels as measured using 100mm visual analogue scales[Baseline, Post-Tape stripping and post-intervention];Changes in current relaxation levels as measured using 100mm visual analogue scales[Baseline, Post-Tape stripping and post-intervention];Changes in heart rate as measured using a wearable fitness tracker[Continuous measurement throughout the experiential session]