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NCT Number: NCT03874039

Sweat and Gas Sensor for Healthy Skin and Atopic Dermatitis

Pilot study of a wearable gas and sweat skin sensor

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Key information

Conditions

Healthy Adults Atopic Dermatitis Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities Dermatitis Dermatitis, Atopic Gas Sensor Genetic Diseases, Inborn Hypersensitivity Hypersensitivity, Immediate Immune System Diseases Skin Diseases Skin Diseases, Eczematous Skin Diseases, Genetic Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases Sweat Sensor Wearables

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Northwestern University

Chicago, Illinois, 60610-5402, United States

About this study

The objective of this study is exploratory and deploys two wearable sweat and gas sensors which detect the composition of sweat proteins and volatile gases emitted from the skin in healthy subjects and patients with atopic dermatitis.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Age ≥18 years old
  • Subjects willing and able to comply with requirements of the protocol
  • Healthy adults or subjects with atopic dermatitis

Exclusion criteria

  • Age <18 years old
  • Subjects unwilling and able to comply with requirements of the protocol
  • History of skin allergy to medical adhesive tape
  • History of heat stroke, heat related or exercise related
  • Non-English speaking subjects

Treatment and study plan

Gas sensor

Device

The gas sensor is an airtight gas capsule attached with a floating solid phase microextraction (SPME) tube. SPME uses a fiber coated with a nontoxic liquid (polymer), and a nontoxic solid (sorbent). The fiber coating extracts the compounds from the gas being released from the skin. Only the glass sample is in contact with the skin.

Sweat Sensor

Device

The sweat sensor is a soft, flexible device that rests on the skin and collects secreted sweat through capillary action. The device is held in place by medical-grade acrylic adhesive film.

Primary outcomes

  1. Evaluation of gas exudates

    Time frame: 20 minutes

    Evaluation of protein contents from gas exudates from the skin

  2. Evaluation of sweat proteins

    Time frame: 20 minutes

    Evaluation of protein contents from sweat from the skin

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Northwestern University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Exploratory Study of Sweat Cytokines and Insensible Gas Losses From Skin in Healthy Normal Adults and Patients With Atopic Dermatitis

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Mar 14, 2019
Registry last updated
Apr 20, 2022

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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.

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