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An observational study of skin hydration (Moisture) and water loss from skin on babies aged 6-24 months using diaper regularly and their mothers

An observational study of skin hydration and trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) on babies aged 6-24 months using diaper regularly and their mothers

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2012/07/002766
Enrollment
60
Registered
2012-07-04
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Not Applicable: Not Applicable

Sponsors

Kao Corporation
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Babies (age 6 to 24 months), with their mothers (no specific age). Babies should be biological children of the mothers (proven by showing birth certificate). Subjects have healthy skin. Babies using diaper everyday, at least 2 diapers within 24 hours. Subjects who are native Indian race (Subjectsâ?? both parents of babies are Indian and grandfather or grandmother of babies are Indian). This will be confirmed by taking history. For whom the Investigator considers that the compliance will be correct. Cooperating, informed of the need and duration of the examinations, and ready to comply with protocol procedures. Having signed a Consent Form after having been informed orally and in writing of all information concerning the study procedures and study objectives.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pregnant woman confirmed via UPT. Presence of dermatitis, dry skin, or other skin disease. Woman having changed, started or stopped oral contraceptive or any hormonal treatment started or modified since less than 1.5 months. Treatment of topical products containing antibiotics, retinol, or retinoic acid derivatives on measurement areas within 2 weeks before the measurement. Genetically mixed with other races (non Indian native races) such as Chinese, Arabic, American, etc.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Skin hydration (SH) measurements using Corneometer® CM 825. 2. Trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) measurements using Tewameter® TM300. 3. Digital Images using Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera. 4. Tape stripping of the stratum corneum to study intercellular lipids and proteins 5. Subjective questionnaires from babiesâ?? mothers Timepoint: Day 1

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Not ApplicableTimepoint: Not Applicable

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactMr RB Mohile
rsjdr@rediffmail.com66758851

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026