Legs vs Back: Patient Experience and Quality of Patch Testing for Allergic Contact Dermatitis on Different Body Sites

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Diagnostic test
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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 skin is thus required for successful testing. While the back is traditionally thought to be the ideal area for testing, the thighs may be more available or advantageous. This study seeks to randomize patients undergoing patch testing to have patches placed on the back or the thighs. The investigators seek to understand the benefits of testing on the legs versus the back in terms of patient experience as well as achieving a successful test. This study will measure patient experience using a survey administered to patients. Quality of testing will be assessed by study coordinators prior the removal of patches.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 89
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• 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)

Locations
United States
Minnesota
Park Nicollet Contact Dermatitis Clinic
RECRUITING
Minneapolis
Contact Information
Primary
Caroline J Brumley, BS
caroline.brumley@parknicollet.com
9205394416
Backup
Puneet Arora, BS
puneet.arora@parknicollet.com
952-463-5068
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-03-27
Estimated Completion Date: 2024-08-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 60
Treatments
Active_comparator: Patch testing on the legs
Patches to be applied on the legs
Active_comparator: Patch testing on the back
Patches to be applied on the back
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: HealthPartners Institute

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