Status:
UNKNOWN
Patient Experience and Quality of Patch Testing on the Legs vs Back
Lead Sponsor:
HealthPartners Institute
Conditions:
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-89 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The gold standard for the diagnosis of allergic contact dermatitis is patch testing, during which allergens are affixed to the skin underneath tape and left for multiple days. A large area of clear sk...
Detailed Description
Background: Patch testing for ACD is a rigorous process. While the patches are on the patient's skin, they must be careful not to perform movements that will cause the tape to detach, thus compromisi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 18 or older
- Undergoing patch testing at Park Nicollet Contact Dermatitis
- At least 90 patches applied at one time, representing comprehensive testing rather than limited testing with few patches that may skew results
- Both back and thighs adequate for patch testing (see exclusion criteria below)
Exclusion
- Patient is 17 or younger
- Patient is pregnant or breastfeeding
- Specialized patch testing with low number of patches (less than 90)
- Rash that would preclude testing on thighs or back
- Large tattoos that would preclude testing on thighs or back
- Limited space on thighs or back due to body habitus
- Patient has specific needs necessitating use of the thighs or back (event, breastfeeding, etc.)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 27 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
August 30 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06191627
Start Date
March 27 2024
End Date
August 30 2024
Last Update
August 30 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Park Nicollet Contact Dermatitis Clinic
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55450