Quantifying Skin Oxygenation Properties in Normal vs Sun Exposed Skin

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Conditions studied: Healthy, Sun Exposure

In brief

This research study aims to determine if there are differences in oxygen consumption between chronically sun exposed and less sun exposed skin. This study uses a new imaging device that can detection oxygenation properties skin in a non-invasive manner.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03311191

Run by

Massachusetts General Hospital

People needed

11

Starts

2017-07-17

Expected to finish

2019-06-06

Last updated by the study team

2019-08-14

Who can join

Age: 20 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Male or female
• Age groups: 20 - 30 and 55 - 65
• Fitzpatrick skin types I, II, III, and IV

You may not qualify if…

• Fitzpatrick skin types V and above
• Tattoo markings anywhere on the arm(s)
• Significant scarring or discoloration (e.g. birthmarks) on the arm(s)
• Any current injuries, infections or wounds on the arm(s)
• Routinely (4+ doses per week) take high dosages of anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g. aspirin, ibuprofen, corticosteroids), immunosuppressive drugs, or antihistamine medications. However steroid nose drops and/or eye drops are permitted.
• Has taken an anti-inflammatory drug (e.g. aspirin) within the prior 24 hours of the study visit.
• Have diabetes that is treated with injectable or oral insulin
• Have any other active or chronic skin problems on the arms
• Are currently participating in another skin care product study at this or any other facility
• Have participated in any type of skin product treatment study within the past 2 weeks
• Have or ever have had dermatographia
• Pregnant women
• Lactating women

Where it is running

• Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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