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Sticky situation: new study tests which prosthetic glue leaves the least mess on skin
NCT ID NCT07647458
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested five different adhesives used to attach facial prosthetics (like silicone ears or noses) to see how much glue residue remains on the skin after removal. Five healthy volunteers wore silicone strips on their forearms for 8 hours. Researchers weighed the strips before and after removal to measure leftover adhesive. The goal is to help doctors pick adhesives that are gentler on skin and easier to clean off.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- maxillofacial prosthetic adhesives (silicone-based and water-based)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help clinicians choose adhesives that cause less skin irritation and are easier to clean, improving comfort for people who wear facial prosthetics.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 5 healthy volunteers, so results may not apply to all patients or real-world conditions. It measures residue on forearms, not on the face, which may behave differently.
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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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5 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2024
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
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 30 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: * Healthy volunteers aged 18-30 years * Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent * No history of skin disease * No known adhesive allergy Exclusion Criteria: * Age below 18 years or above 30 years * Current use of medications affecting skin integrity or immune function * Recent skin trauma, surgery, or active skin lesions * Existing systemic disease affecting skin health * Pre-existing dermatological conditions * Pregnancy or lactation * Known allergy or hypersensitivity to adhesives or silicone materials * Participation in another clinical trial during the study period
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Amrita School of Dentistry, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala, India
Kochi, Kerala, 682041, India
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