Wet pads and skin health: new insights for incontinence care

NCT ID NCT07164898

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Essity Hygiene and Health AB Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looked at how dry and wet incontinence pad materials affect the skin barrier in healthy adults aged 65 and older. Twenty-five participants wore test patches on their forearm for two hours. Researchers measured skin moisture, pH, and water loss before and after. The goal is to help design better incontinence products that protect skin from moisture damage.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Test patches (dry or wet incontinence pad material)
What this could lead to: If successful, results could guide the design of better incontinence products that reduce skin damage from moisture.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early exploratory study with only 25 healthy participants, not patients with incontinence-associated dermatitis. Findings may not apply to real-world use or damaged skin.

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INCONTINENCE ASSOCIATED DERMATITIS

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Essity Study Site

Mölndal, 43131, Sweden

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