Active clinical trials for "Blister"

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) is a common sequela of inflammatory dermatoses. PIH results from the overproduction of melanin or irregular pigment dispersion after skin inflammation. The investigators have developed, validated and published an in vivo model of PIH based on an initial lesion involving suction blisters. In this study, they have demonstrated that the suction blisters model is able to reproduce an epidermal lesion and inflammatory state that, in melanin competent subjects, leads to consistent hyperpigmentation during real sunlight exposure without the need for additional artificial exposure to intense UV light. An increase in vascularisation is demonstrated by histology in early forms of PIH. The investigators have also shown this increase in vascularisation in their PIH model. Furthermore, the transcriptomic study in this model shows that UVA and visible light directly stimulate endothelial cells and increase angiogenesis but act essentially indirectly through the production by fibroblasts of uPA (urokinase-type plasminogen activator), a key factor in the modulation of extracellular matrices, inflammatory processes and angiogenesis. UPA is a serine protease that converts plasminogen to plasmin which promotes angiogenesis. Tranexamic acid (TA) is an antifibrinolytic that reversibly binds to plasminogen, preventing its conversion to plasmin and subsequent fibrin degradation. The aim of the study will be to evaluate the efficacy of tranexamic acid in preventing post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation induced in the suction blisters model in at-risk subjects.

This is a Phase I, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized first-in-human study including healthy volunteers with acute epidermal wounds formed by the suction blister technique designed to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and potential systemic exposure of multiple topical doses of TCP-25.

Bioequivalence study between two inhaler products of ffluticasone propionate inhalation powder

Epidermal grafts are believed to promote healing by two mechanisms: graft take and the promotion of wound healing through the delivery of growth factors and the essential elements of tissue repair and wound healing.28 This study is intended to establish the superior effectiveness of epidermal grafting and multi-layer compression over that of multi-layer compression alone, in the treatment of venous leg ulcers. Millions of Americans are afflicted with painful, open, draining sores on their lower extremities. These sores are referred to as venous leg ulcerations (VLUs). Under the best of circumstances these ulcers require weeks or months to heal. Not uncommonly wound care specialists see patients who have suffered for years or faced amputation of the limb as their only option to alleviate the pain. Standard of care will result in healing in 50% of venous leg ulcers in 12 weeks. However, roughly half of patients suffering from venous ulcers will require advanced therapy. Epidermal grafting has been a reconstructive option for decades; however, to date there has not been a reliable and reproducible system to harvest epidermis. The CelluTome® Harvesting System permits the harvesting of epidermal blister grafts at the patient's bedside without the need for anesthesia. The grafts can be easily transferred to the wound bed. In case studies, epidermal grafting appeared to be effective in reducing wound size and accelerating closure of venous leg ulcers.

The purpose of this study is to determine if adherence and effectiveness of AL in the treatment of uncomplicated malaria in children aged under five years using blister packs with pictorial leaflets can be at levels comparable to those with unit dosed age specific pre-packs.

A Randomised, Single-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Study to Investigate the Effects of RIST4721, a Novel CXCR2 Inhibitor, on the Inflammatory Response in Healthy Male Subjects Using a Standardized Blister Model

The purpose of this study is to characterize the cell (the basic building block of all living things) populations and inflammatory (pain and swelling) mediator responses in suction skin blister fluid after allergic skin reaction (ASR) [rash] induction with D. Pteronyssinus [house dust mite (HDM)], Alternaria alternata, or Aspergillus fumigatus allergens in participants with atopic dermatitis (AD) [Skin rash, Eczema] or allergic asthma (AA) [breathing disorder in which there is a wheezing and difficulty breathing].

Study to evaluate the safety and performance of a new blister patch intended to treat blisters on the heel of the foot.

Background: The way the body heals and protects itself from getting sick is called the immune response. Some people with weak immune systems get sick often or get rashes and skin infections. Researchers want to find out how the immune system and skin problems are related so they can help these people. Objective: To learn about how immune response and skin healing are related to each other. Eligibility: People ages 18-65 with hyper IgE syndrome or Job syndrome or people ages 7-65 with chronic granulomatous disease. Healthy volunteers ages 18 65 are also needed. Design: Participants will be screened with: Medical history Physical exam Possible urine tests Participants will have 1 to 3 visits within about a week. Visits will include the following: Participants will have a wells device strapped to the inside of the forearm. It will suction the skin and pull the top layer away to form 8 blisters. The skin over the blisters and the liquid inside will be collected. Participants will have up to 4 skin biopsies. A sharp tool will remove a small plug of skin from the forearm. Participants may have blood and urine tests. The skin on participants skin will be rubbed with a cotton swab. Some participants will have an overnight visit. They will have the blister device placed back on the arm. The wells will be lined up over the blister wounds. The wells will be filled with either saline or the participant s blood serum. The device will be covered and left on the arm for up to 24 hours. Doctors will periodically remove some liquid from the wells.

The purpose of this study was to see if the heart-lung machine involved in cardiac surgery increases the movement of activated white blood cells from the bloodstream into the patient's tissues and also to see if aprotinin usage during surgery reduces this effect.