Skip to main content
OpenTrials
Recruiting

NCT Number: NCT03024671

Epicutaneous Testing of Cosmetics for Skin Compatibility

The dermatological testing of cosmetic products which are new on the market, or existing products with novel formulations is common and a useful procedure, yet necessary to alleviate common irritants and contact allergic reactions. Cosmetic products contain a range of substances that may be considered as potential irritants or contact allergens. In order to estimate that risk, cosmetics are tested by applying patch tests.

Recruiting

Interested in participating?

Request Info

Key information

Conditions

Dermatitis Skin Diseases Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

About this study

The dermatological testing of cosmetic products which are new on the market, or existing products with novel formulations is common and a useful procedure, yet necessary to alleviate common irritants and contact allergic reactions. Cosmetic products contain a range of substances that may be considered as potential irritants or contact allergens. In order to estimate that risk, cosmetics are tested by applying patch tests, as with allergic reactions.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Men and women older than 18 years old
  • Persons undergoing a diagnostic patch test for reason of a skin disease
  • Signed written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

  • Acute skin inflammation and eczema on the back
  • Systemic corticosteroid and immunosuppressive therapy as well as UV exposure of the back within the last 4 weeks
  • Topical corticosteroids used on the back within the last two weeks

Treatment and study plan

Patch test application

Other

test patch with cosmetic product will be applied to the back

Primary outcomes

  1. Number of patients with positive patch test reactions to cosmetics

    Time frame: 4 weeks

    Inflammation of Skin at test patch location

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Dagmar Simon, MD

CONTACT

[email protected]

+41 31 632 2278

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern

Other

Collaborators

  • Mibelle AG

Registry information

Official study title

Epicutaneous Testing of Cosmetic Products to Determine Skin Compatibility

Important dates

Study start
2017
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Jan 19, 2017
Registry last updated
Nov 19, 2024

OpenTrials presents study information sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. The official registry record should be consulted for the latest information.

View the official ClinicalTrials.gov record (opens in a new tab)

This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

Related clinical trials

Published trials that share one or more normalized conditions with this study.