RecruitingACTRN12611000677909

An Australian Study assessing the effects of Avene Thermal Water Spray in patients with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa


Sponsor

Professor Dedee Murrell

Enrollment

20 participants

Start Date

May 30, 2011

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Summary

To determine the efficacy and safety of the Avene Thermal Spring Water (ATSW) in wound healing in patients with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa. The hypothesis is that the ATSW, instead of bathing, will result in reduced number of infections and improved wound healing.


Eligibility

Sex: Both males and females

Plain Language Summary

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This study tests whether using Avène Thermal Spring Water spray for wound care — instead of bathing — leads to fewer infections and better wound healing in people with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB). RDEB is a rare and severe genetic skin condition where the skin blisters and wounds easily. The thermal water spray is gentle and may be less traumatic to delicate skin than bathing. You may be eligible if: - You have a confirmed diagnosis of RDEB (confirmed by immunofluorescence microscopy or electron microscopy) - You are able to give informed consent (or a parent/guardian can consent on your behalf) You may NOT be eligible if: - You are pregnant or breastfeeding - You are currently participating in another clinical study or trial Talk to your doctor about whether this trial might be right for you.

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Interventions

Avene thermal water spray is used to clean all wounds and to clean the skin. This is applied by the patient/carer instead of normal bathing techniques. The frequency will depend on the frequency of ba

Avene thermal water spray is used to clean all wounds and to clean the skin. This is applied by the patient/carer instead of normal bathing techniques. The frequency will depend on the frequency of bathing and is at the discretion of the patient or carer. Duration of treatment is 6 months.


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