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
Active Locations (1)
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Mater Misericordiae University Hospital
Dublin, Ireland, 7