Development of a clinical tool to predict impairment of skin barrier function due to frictional irritation during hygiene care

Development of a prediction model for impairment of skin barrier function due to frictional irritation during hygiene care - Development of a prediction model for impairment of skin barrier function due to frictional irritation during hygiene care

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000048838

Enrollment

300

Registered

2022-09-05

Start date

2022-09-30

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Older patients

Interventions

Wiping three times with 10-20 mmHg of pressure using a cotton towel Wiping three times with 20-30 mmHg of pressure using a cotton towel

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) patients aged >65 years 2) patients are able to communicate daily and sign the informed consent form of the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) patients with excessive sweating 2) patients whose forearms had skin diseases or abnormalities 3) patients with complaints of fever or pain 4) patients with paralysis, peripheral venous catheterization, and hemodialysis shunt in both upper limbs 5) patients who had already received skin care such as bathing, showering, and application of moisturizers or ointments on the day of the data collection

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Transepidermal water loss (TEWL)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Stratum corneum hydration (SCH) Skin conditions Medical records	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactYano Rika

Hokkaido University Faculty of Health Sciences

r-yano@med.hokudai.ac.jp0117063323

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026