Status:

UNKNOWN

Photopatch Test Study (POST Study)

Lead Sponsor:

Mater Misericordiae University Hospital

Collaborating Sponsors:

European Association of Dermatology and Venerology

Conditions:

Photoallergy

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-100 years

Brief Summary

In the year 2000, a group of specialists with an interest in contact dermatitis and photobiology/photophysics set up a taskforce under the umbrella of the European Society for Contact Dermatitis and t...

Detailed Description

Primary Objectives: 1. To determine the frequency of photoallergic and allergic reactions to the most recently recommended battery of allergens used in photopatch testing in Europe. 2. To compare, wi...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Aged 18 years and over
  • Referred for photodiagnostic testing or for patch testing for investigation of any of the following indications:
  • Exposed-site dermatitis in summer months Any exposed site dermatitis History of reaction to sunscreen/NSAID or related agents Suspected or confirmed photosensitivity
  • Able to understand and comply with the restrictions and requirements of the study
  • Able to provide written informed consent

Exclusion

  • Unable to understand and comply with the restrictions and requirements of the study
  • Not able to give written informed consent
  • Recent sunburn/tan on back within 4 weeks of the planned photopatch testing
  • Systemic immunosuppressants, including oral corticosteroids (\>10mg/day)
  • Active skin disease on back precluding testing.
  • Potent topical corticosteroid use to back within 5 days of planned recruitment and testing
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2018

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

January 1 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

189 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03812887

Start Date

September 1 2018

End Date

January 1 2021

Last Update

January 23 2019

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Mater Misericordiae University Hospital

Dublin, Ireland, 7