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Register: ANZCTR
Last refreshed on: 13 January 2020
Main ID:  ACTRN12614001076662
Date of registration: 07/10/2014
Prospective Registration: Yes
Primary sponsor: University of South Australia
Public title: Moisturisers in the treatment of foot xerosis in adults: Does cost equate to quality? A randomised, double-blinded clinical trial
Scientific title: A randomised controlled trial to compare efficacy between an expensive moisturiser (Eulactol Heel Balm) and inexpensive moisturiser (Sorbolene cream) in the treatment of foot xerosis in adults
Date of first enrolment: 01/02/2015
Target sample size: 44
Recruitment status: Completed
URL:  https://anzctr.org.au/ACTRN12614001076662.aspx
Study type:  Interventional
Study design:  Purpose: Treatment; Allocation: Randomised controlled trial; Masking: Blinded (masking used);Assignment: Parallel;Type of endpoint: Efficacy;  
Phase: 
Countries of recruitment
Australia
Contacts
Name: Mr Justin Parker   
Address:  UniSA 108 North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5001 Australia
Telephone: 61421336075
Email: parjc003@mymail.unisa.edu.au
Affiliation: 
Name: Mr Justin Parker   
Address:  UniSA 108 North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5001 Australia
Telephone: 61421336075
Email: parjc003@mymail.unisa.edu.au
Affiliation: 
Key inclusion & exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Male or female aged >18 yrs

Diagnosis of xerosis indicated by a SRRC score of >2 in dorsal / plantar foot as diagnosed by clinician

Willing and able to provide written consent

Bilateral Xerosis

Exclusion criteria: Co-existing dermatological disease which may influence xerosis presentation

Co-existing systemic disease which may affect skin physiology

Medications which affect skin integrity / physiology

Allergies to moisturiser ingredients

Concomitant moisturiser, antifungal or steroid use


Age minimum: 18 Years
Age maximum: No limit
Gender: Both males and females
Health Condition(s) or Problem(s) studied
Skin - Dermatological conditions
Xerosis of the foot or feet;
Xerosis of the foot or feet
Intervention(s)
Moisturiser - Eulactol Heel Balm
Active ingredient: urea. 2g topically applied daily for 4 weeks. Applied by clinician to ensure adherence to treatment.
Primary Outcome(s)
SRRC score, evaluation scaling roughness, redness and cracks.[Baseline & 4 weeks]
Secondary Outcome(s)
Patient satisfaction with intervention as scored by VAS[4 weeks]
VAS score measuring patient - perceived satisfaction of treatment [4 weeks]
Secondary ID(s)
none
Source(s) of Monetary Support
University Of South Australia
Secondary Sponsor(s)
Ethics review
Status: Approved
Approval date:
Contact:
UniSA Human Research Ethics Committee
Results
Results available:
Date Posted:
Date Completed:
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