Treatment of Incontinence Associated Dermatitis in Older Children and Adults
Incontinence Associated Dermatitis
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Incontinence Associated Dermatitis
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Participant or next of kin/parent/guardian agree to study inclusion and sign the informed consent form or the assent form according to detailed guidance in the consent / assent section.
- Ages: children (at least 12 years old and up to 18 years old ) and adults (18 years old and above)
- Participant is incontinent* of urine and/or feces and has concomitant Incontinent Associated Dermatitis (IAD). (*Including functional incontinence, whereby the ability to control micturition or defecation is intact, but the patient is unable to toilet normally due to immobilization or other reason.).
- There is a reasonable expectation that the participant will be hospitalized for at least 7 days and will be able to complete the study. (NB Study Participant Withdrawal Criteria b - Any participants discharged from hospital by their attending physician before completion of study participation will automatically be withdrawn from the study. Study participation will not under any circumstances lead to delay in a participant's discharge from hospital.).
- Participant has no known allergy or history of adverse reaction to any of the ingredients in either product or to any topical preparations or skin care products.
- Participant has a diagnosis of IAD with a severity score greater than or equal to 3 as determined by the investigator.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Participant has a pre-existing pressure ulcer of stage 3 or 4 or other full thickness wound within the study area
- Participant has an active dermatological condition, or a history of recurrent dermatological conditions, other than IAD, that may affect healing of IAD or imply difficult healing of IAD. Where uncertainty exists, the Investigators will arrange a consultation with a Consultant Dermatologist
- Participant has any severe acute or chronic medical condition such that trial participation may constitute a risk or may interfere with their medical care or their attending physician advises against participation.
Participant has in the preceding week been treated with systemic or topical agents (other than topical treatments for IAD) that may affect the IAD healing process (for example steroids).
e. Participant has a known allergy or previous adverse reactions to any of the ingredients in either product.
- Participant has a diagnosis of IAD with a severity score less than 3 as determined by the investigator.
Sites / Locations
- Philippine General Hospital - University of the Philippines Manila
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Intervention: Skin care regimen with Calmoseptine ointment
Control: Skin care regimen with Destin ointment
In this arm the patients with IAD will receive treatment with Calmoseptine Ointment for 6 days as a part of a structured skin regimen
In this arm , patient will receive treatment with Destin Maximum Strength 40% Zinc Oxide. Diaper Rash Paste (Destin) for 6 days as part of a structured skin care regimen.