Clear mask could let you see smiles while blocking germs
NCT ID NCT07711145
First seen Jul 17, 2026 ยท Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new reusable transparent respirator called SEEUS95, designed to provide N95-level protection while allowing others to see your mouth and facial expressions. Healthy adult volunteers wear the mask for short and extended periods and answer questions about comfort, breathability, fit, and how well they can communicate. The goal is to see if a clear mask can be more comfortable and socially acceptable than traditional opaque respirators.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a reusable transparent N95-equivalent respirator called SEEUS95
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this transparent respirator could improve communication and comfort for healthcare workers and the public, potentially increasing mask adoption during outbreaks.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small usability study with only 20 healthy volunteers, so results may not apply to real-world use or people with medical conditions. The adhesive seal may not fit all face shapes well.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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20 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2025
- Finished
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Aug 2025
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults 18 years of age or older. * Able to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent. * Willing and able to wear the SEEUS95 transparent respirator for approximately 30 minutes and, for selected participants, during an extended-duration wear evaluation. * Able to complete study questionnaires and provide verbal or written feedback regarding comfort, fit, breathability, communication, visibility, and usability. * In generally good health, with no medical condition that would preclude wearing a respirator for the duration of the evaluation. * Willing to comply with all study procedures and scheduled assessments. * Healthcare workers, clinical staff, or individuals with experience using respiratory protective equipment. Exclusion Criteria: * Under 18 years of age. * Unable or unwilling to provide written informed consent. * Known allergy or hypersensitivity to silicone, medical-grade adhesives, or other materials used in the SEEUS95 respirator. * Active respiratory infection or acute illness at the time of participation. * Significant respiratory disease or other medical condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, could make respirator use unsafe (including severe uncontrolled asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease requiring supplemental oxygen, or severe cardiopulmonary disease). * Facial skin conditions, open wounds, burns, or dermatologic disorders that could be aggravated by wearing an adhesive respirator. * Facial hair or facial anatomy that would prevent an adequate respirator seal. * Physical or cognitive impairment that would interfere with the ability to safely wear the respirator or complete study procedures. * Participation in another clinical study that, in the opinion of the investigator, could interfere with study participation or interpretation of the results.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mass General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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