Affect of Dose Rate on UVR Induced Skin Erythema
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
Purpose of study: Evaluation of the affect of dose rate on UVR induced skin erythema.
Study design: A single-center, prospective, randomized, crossover, open study.
Number of patients: 20-40
Patient population: Healthy volunteers
Control: Different sites on patients body
Procedure duration: Total 3-5 hours (4 visits)
Duration of follow up: 4 days
Duration of study: Up to 6 months
Primary objectives: To examine the difference in erythemal response as a function of dose rate, and to assess the total amount of energy that is theoretically transmitted through a sunscreen within the range of SPF 2-10.
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Study Design
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- To examine the difference in erythemal response as a function of dose rate, and to assess the total amount of energy that is theoretically transmitted through a sunscreen within the range of SPF 2-10 [end of study]
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Fitzpatrick Skin types I-III.
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Age 18-60.
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Absence of obvious sun damage on the volar side of the forearm or other exposure sites.
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Absence of exposure of the arms or other exposure sites to sunlight for two weeks prior to the experiment.
Exclusion Criteria:
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History of skin cancer.
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Multiple nevi or atypical nevi on the forearm.
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Signs of sun damage on the volar side of the forearm or other exposure sites.
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Mentally incompetent.
Contacts and Locations
Locations
No locations specified.Sponsors and Collaborators
- Goldenhersh, Michael, M.D.
Investigators
None specified.Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- goldenhersh1