Skin Barrier Dysfunction and the Role of Skin Barrier Restoration

Cutaneous Inflammation Clinical Trial

Official title: Skin Barrier Dysfunction and the Role of Skin Barrier Restoration on Cutaneous and Systemic Inflammation in the Aged Population

Status Terminated

Clinical Trial Summary

The objective of this exploratory study is to gain an understanding of cutaneous and systemic inflammation and how restoration of the skin barrier through the use of moisturizer may restore the skin barrier function and reduce systemic inflammation in elderly humans compared to the young. The exploratory study will consist of three visits per subject. Subjects will be instructed to apply a moisturizer (Vanicream Moisturizing Skin Cream) over the entire skin surface from the neck down twice daily for up to 30 days.

Clinical Trial Description

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Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Cutaneous Inflammation
• Inflammation

• NCT number: NCT03728569
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: University of Michigan
• Status: Terminated
• Phase: Early Phase 1
• Start date: May 16, 2018
• Completion date: February 1, 2021