Study Determining Safety and Efficacy of Avena Sativa (Oat) Skincare Products for Treating Skin Dryness and Itching in Cancer Patients

NCT ID: NCT03796052

Last Updated: 2020-11-04

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

53 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2019-05-23

Study Completion Date

2019-12-18

Brief Summary

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This study will test the safety and efficacy of three topical agents containing oat kernel flour to determine how well they relieve skin dryness and itching related to cancer therapies. Participants will receive a body wash, a body cream, and an anti-itch balm to use at home for 4-6 weeks.

Detailed Description

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Many patients undergoing cancer therapies experience skin reactions like dry skin, rash, redness, itchiness, and hyperpigmentation. Dry skin and itching are especially common for those undergoing chemotherapy and targeted treatments.

Skincare products containing Avena sativa (oat) kernel flour have a long history of tolerance and efficacy in treating various skin conditions involving pruritus (itching) and xerosis (dry skin), as Avena sativa (oat) kernel flour is known for its skin protectant properties and soothing effects on skin. This study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of a regimen of three topical agents containing Avena sativa (oat) kernel flour for cancer patients experiencing mild to moderate pruritus and/or xerosis.

Participants will received the products at Baseline (Visit 1) and return to the clinical site at Week 5 +/- 1 week for Visit 2. In addition, questionnaires will be completed remotely between Baseline and Visit 2.

Conditions

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Ichthyosis Pruritus

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

All participants will receive the same study regimen consisting of 3 products: a body wash, a body cream, and an anti-itch balm.
Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Avena Sativa Skincare Regimen

Avena sativa-containing body wash, body cream, and anti-itch balm

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Avena Sativa Skincare Regimen

Intervention Type OTHER

Regimen consisting of 3 topical agents containing Avena Sativa (oat) kernel flour: a body wash (type = cosmetic), a body cream (type = cosmetic), and an anti-itch balm (type = OTC monograph drug with 0.5% Pramoxine HCl)

Interventions

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Avena Sativa Skincare Regimen

Regimen consisting of 3 topical agents containing Avena Sativa (oat) kernel flour: a body wash (type = cosmetic), a body cream (type = cosmetic), and an anti-itch balm (type = OTC monograph drug with 0.5% Pramoxine HCl)

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* able to read, write, speak, and understand English
* has signed Informed Consent including Photograph Release
* has a prior diagnosis of a solid or hematologic tumor and either:

1. is currently undergoing therapy with a systemic agent and has completed at least 3 cycles without severe skin reactions.
2. has received therapy with a systemic agent in the past 28 days.
3. is greater than 1 year status post allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
* is undergoing one or more types of cancer treatment that are commonly known to cause mild to moderate skin reactions such as rash, dryness, and/or itching
* is diagnosed with mild to moderate skin dryness (xerosis) and/or itching (pruritus).
* is capable of all self-care and is up and mobile at least 50% of the day
* intends to complete the study and is willing/able to follow all study instructions.

Exclusion Criteria

* has known allergies or sensitivity to skincare products or study product ingredients.
* has other skin conditions or diseases that the investigator thinks would interfere with the study or put the subject at higher risk (e.g. immunosuppressive diseases, skin infections, etc.)
* has severe skin dryness, itching, or rash.
* is undergoing radiation therapy.
* is undergoing chemotherapy or adjuntive therapies known to commonly cause complex or severe skin reactions.
* has uncontrolled diabetes.
* is pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study.
* is participating in another study for which the participant is receiving a treatment or therapy (observational studies are okay).
* is an employee or family member of the investigator, study site, or Sponsor.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

75 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. (J&JCI)

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Mario Lacouture, M.D.

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Locations

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Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

New York, New York, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

References

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Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 17373175 (View on PubMed)

Fowler JF Jr. Colloidal oatmeal formulations and the treatment of atopic dermatitis. J Drugs Dermatol. 2014 Oct;13(10):1180-3; quiz 1184-5.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 25607551 (View on PubMed)

Ilnytska O, Kaur S, Chon S, Reynertson KA, Nebus J, Garay M, Mahmood K, Southall MD. Colloidal Oatmeal <em>(Avena Sativa)</em> Improves Skin Barrier Through Multi-Therapy Activity. J Drugs Dermatol. 2016 Jun 1;15(6):684-90.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
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Sur R, Nigam A, Grote D, Liebel F, Southall MD. Avenanthramides, polyphenols from oats, exhibit anti-inflammatory and anti-itch activity. Arch Dermatol Res. 2008 Nov;300(10):569-74. doi: 10.1007/s00403-008-0858-x. Epub 2008 May 7.

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Oken MM, Creech RH, Tormey DC, Horton J, Davis TE, McFadden ET, Carbone PP. Toxicity and response criteria of the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group. Am J Clin Oncol. 1982 Dec;5(6):649-55. No abstract available.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
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Elman S, Hynan LS, Gabriel V, Mayo MJ. The 5-D itch scale: a new measure of pruritus. Br J Dermatol. 2010 Mar;162(3):587-93. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2009.09586.x. Epub 2009 Dec 1.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
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Chren MM, Lasek RJ, Sahay AP, Sands LP. Measurement properties of Skindex-16: a brief quality-of-life measure for patients with skin diseases. J Cutan Med Surg. 2001 Mar-Apr;5(2):105-10. doi: 10.1007/BF02737863. Epub 2001 Mar 21.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
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Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE). (2018, Mar 01). Retrieved from https://ctep.cancer.gov/protocolDevelopment/electronic_applications/ctc.htm

Reference Type BACKGROUND

The PRO-CTCAE Measurement System. (2018, Sep 14). Retrieved from https://healthcaredelivery.cancer.gov/pro-ctcae/measurement.html

Reference Type BACKGROUND

Blume-Peytavi U, Kottner J, Sterry W, Hodin MW, Griffiths TW, Watson RE, Hay RJ, Griffiths CE. Age-Associated Skin Conditions and Diseases: Current Perspectives and Future Options. Gerontologist. 2016 Apr;56 Suppl 2:S230-42. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnw003.

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PMID: 26994263 (View on PubMed)

Skin Conditions. (2012, Jun 26). Retrieved from https://www.cancer.net/navigating-cancer-care/side-effects/skin-conditions

Reference Type BACKGROUND

Other Identifiers

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CCSSKA000844

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id