Antimicrobial, thermal and perspiration effects in socks with bioceramic fibers

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Skin microbial growth; Sweat of the foot; Distribution of the foot´s temperature; Skin - Dermatological conditions

• Registration Number: ACTRN12615000370505
• Lead Sponsor: niversidad de Extremadura

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2015-04-23
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 35

Inclusion Criteria

Male athletes with 1 year or more experience in running, with no dermatological diseases.

Exclusion Criteria

Athletes with less than 1 year experience in running. Athletes with dermatological diseases or not sufficiently prepared to run 21 kms.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Antimicrobial growth will be assessed with a skin capture<br><br>The capture will be taken at fifth metatarsal head of each foot[Before and immediately after the run];Thermal images will be taken with a FLIR camera.<br><br>Foot temperature will be measured in heel, external and internal, midfoot, first metatarsal head, central metatarsals, fifth metatarsal head, hallux, central toes and lateral toes. In dorsal, zone will be the same (except heel).[Before and immediately after run];Perspiration measure will be taken with a hydro-sensor<br><br>5 measurements points will be made. heel, first metatarsal head, fifht metatarsal head, midfoot (external) and a dorsal measurement in the proximal 2nd metatarsal[Before and immediately after the run]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
A test of comfort will be bring to the athlete with a 5 point Likert Scale.[Before and immediately after the run ]