Influence of Dressings on Skin pH Alterations in Simulated Skin Folds in Healthy Subjects
pHase
1 other identifier
interventional
40
1 country
1
Brief Summary
This study investigates the effect of different dressings on skin pH when applied to a simulated skin fold environment.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable
Started Nov 2025
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
November 5, 2025
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
March 23, 2026
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
April 23, 2026
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
April 30, 2026
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
April 30, 2026
CompletedApril 23, 2026
October 1, 2025
6 months
March 23, 2026
April 16, 2026
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Difference in skin pH
Difference in skin pH between the simulated skin fold and the area under Sorbact® Compress, measured after approximately 24 hours of wear time
24 hours of wear time
Secondary Outcomes (3)
Difference in skin pH
24 hour of wear time
Difference in skin pH
24 hours of wear time
Change in skin hydration under occlusion from baseline
24 hours of wear time
Other Outcomes (1)
Differences in skin pH between the different dressings
24 hours of wear time
Study Arms (1)
Dressings
EXPERIMENTALEvery participant will use all different dressing used in the trial.
Interventions
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Written informed consent to participate in this study
- Healthy men and women between 18-80 years
- Patient is mentally and physically able to participate in this study
- Intact skin on the forearms without any signs of irritation
- Agreed on not to shower or use cosmetic products on the arms the same day as visit 1 and during the study period
- Agreed not to engage in intense physical activity throughout the study period
You may not qualify if:
- Skin disorder of any kind.
- Known allergy to adhesives or/and any other component(silver) in the investigation devices.
- Pregnant or lactating women.
- Presence of tattoos on the forearms.
- Ongoing medication with antibiotic.
- Suffer from excessive sweating, hyperhidrosis.
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Essity Study site
Mölndal, Sweden
MeSH Terms
Interventions
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- NA
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- BASIC SCIENCE
- Intervention Model
- SINGLE GROUP
- Sponsor Type
- INDUSTRY
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
March 23, 2026
First Posted
April 23, 2026
Study Start
November 5, 2025
Primary Completion
April 30, 2026
Study Completion
April 30, 2026
Last Updated
April 23, 2026
Record last verified: 2025-10
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share