Adjuvant Effect of Photobiomodulation in the Treatment of Incontinence-associated Dermatitis in Adults (DAI)

University of Nove de Julho

Status: Withdrawn

Conditions: Incontinence Associated Dermatitis; Photobiomodulation Therapy; Diaper Rash

Treatments: Device: photobiomodulation therapy; Other: protective spray film

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT05471180

Dermatite

Details and patient eligibility

About

Incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) is an inflammation of the skin that occurs as a result of urine or feces contact on the perineal or perigenital region in adults. Lesions are typically located in the convex regions covered by diapers. The perineal region is the most affected, bringing pain and discomfort to the participant. The prevention and treatment of IAD must essentially follow two interventions: the control of incontinence/dampness and the implementation of a structured regimen of perineal care, seeking results for the restoration of skin integrity. Therefore, the gold standard for the treatment of IAD is skin hygiene, moisture control, and the use of a skin protector to restore skin integrity. Photobiomodulation has been used with excellent results in restoring skin integrity in acute and chronic wounds, but so far it has not been tested for IAD. To evaluate the effect of photobiomodulation in the treatment of incontinence-associated dermatitis in adults. A total of 78 with participant who developed lesions that present erythema with intact skin and erythema with loss of continuity, resulting from IAD, will be included in the study. Participants will be randomly divided into 2 groups: Control group use of liquid protective film in spray + FBM simulation (placebo), Experimental group (n=39) - use of liquid protective film in spray + FBM. FBM will be performed with a 660 nm 100mW diode laser, 2 J per point, in 8 points and radiant exposure of 707 J/cm2. FBM will be applied once a day every 24 hours for 3 days in a row. Both groups will continue with standard daily skin care and diaper changes every 3 hours. The primary endpoint was chosen for the 7-day IAD lesion cure rate study. A photographic record of the lesion area and measurements will be performed using a disposable ruler with the participant in a lithotomous position on the days of the evaluations. For the classification and characterization of the severity of IAD, the Ghent Global IAD Categorization tool will be applied. In addition, the size of the area will be analyzed using ImageJ software program. For pain assessment, the visual analog scale will be used in conscious participants and the BPS scale in participants with cognitive impairment and who are intubated. All outcomes will be evaluated at baseline, at 24 hours, 3 days, and 7 days.

Full description

Incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) is an inflammation of the skin that occurs as a result of urine or feces contact on the perineal or perigenital region in adults. Lesions are typically located in the convex regions covered by diapers. The perineal region is the most affected, bringing pain and discomfort to the participant. The prevention and treatment of IAD must essentially follow two interventions: the control of incontinence/dampness and the implementation of a structured regimen of perineal care, seeking results for the restoration of skin integrity. Therefore, the gold standard for the treatment of IAD is skin hygiene, moisture control, and the use of a skin protector to restore skin integrity. Photobiomodulation has been used with excellent results in restoring skin integrity in acute and chronic wounds, but so far it has not been tested for IAD.

Materials and methods: A controlled, randomized, and blinded clinical study will be carried out on participants hospitalized in the Intensive Care sector, oncology, and coronary care unit of Hcor Associação Beneficente Síria. A total of 78 participants who developed lesions that present erythema with intact skin and erythema with loss of continuity, resulting from IAD, will be included in the study. Participants will be randomly divided into 2 groups: Control group (n=39) - use of liquid protective film in spray + FBM simulation (placebo), Experimental group (n=39) - use of liquid protective film in spray + FBM. FBM will be performed with a 660 nm 100mW diode laser, 2 J per point, in 8 points and radiant exposure of 707 J/cm2. FBM will be applied once a day every 24 hours for 3 days in a row. Both groups will continue with standard daily skin care and diaper changes every 3 hours. The primary endpoint was chosen for the 7-day IAD lesion cure rate study. A photographic record of the lesion area and measurements will be performed using a disposable ruler with the participant in a lithotomous position on the days of the evaluations. For the classification and characterization of the severity of IAD, the Ghent Global IAD Categorization tool will be applied. In addition, the size of the area will be analyzed using ImageJ software program. Pain will be assessed using a pain scale and a satisfaction questionnaire. All outcomes will be evaluated at baseline, at 24 hours, 3 days, and 7 days.

Sex: All

Ages: 21+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Participants or legal guardians who accept and fulfill the inclusion criteria for this study will sign the Free and Informed Consent Term (ICF) for authorization to participate in the study
• Adult subjects exposed to wet urine/stool or both, who have erythema in the perineal region with persistent erythema and skin loss according to the Ghent Global IAD Categorization Tool severity characterization scale in category 1 (1A) and category 2 (2A), without signs of infection
• Individuals of both male and female sex
• Individuals aged 21 or over

Exclusion criteria

• Individuals who do not have dermatitis in the perineal region, who have dermatitis
• Individuals classified by the Ghent Global IAD Categorisation Tool scale in Category 1-B who have persistent erythema with clinical signs of infection and Category 2-B) with skin loss with clinical signs of infection in the perineal region
• Instability such as arterial hypotension, respiratory discomfort that cannot be mobilized to perform the treatment of the lesion. Lesions in the perineal region with the presence of infection that requires the use of antibiotics, topical antifungals
• Individuals with serious injuries who benefit from treatments that will not be part of the conventional protocol
• Individuals who are pregnant
• Severity of injuries and signs of infections
• Individuals with skin lesions such as herpes in the perineal region
• Individuals with pressure injuries existing in the gluteal regions

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Double Blind

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0 participants in 2 patient groups, including a placebo group

Control group

Placebo Comparator group

Description:

Control group (n=39) - 3M Cavilon ® protective spray film + simulation of the use of laser (placebo) - after cleaning the skin, the pain scale will be applied and after application of FBM in the same points of the group that will undergo irradiation. To mimic the action of the laser, the BIP noise will be recorded and its activation will be done by the nursing employee who provides the care, after simulating the use of the laser, the use of the 3M Cavilon ® protective spray film will be applied. The application of the laser will be immediate in 8 points of the perineum region in the areas that present lesions, these applications will occur 1 x a day every 24 hours for three consecutive days. Skincare will be maintained with 3M Cavilon ® Cleansing Solution and the use of 3M Cavilon ® Protective Spray Film. A photographic record of the lesion will be made on days 0 and 3 of treatment and after 2 days after treatment to monitor the recovery of the IAD

Treatment:

Other: protective spray film

Experimental group

Experimental group

Description:

Experimental group (n= 39) 3M Cavilon ® protective spray film + FBM - skin cleaning and pain scale application will be performed and after laser application in 8 points of the affected perineum region, these applications will occur 1 x a day every 24 hours for three days. Skincare will be maintained with 3M Cavilon ® Cleansing Solution and the use of 3M Cavilon ® Protective Spray Film. The photographic record of the lesion will be performed on days 0 and 3, 5 and 7 days of treatment. To monitor the participants and observe the recovery and obtainment of skin healing. It will be used the Globaid tool that will be applied in both groups.

Treatment:

Other: protective spray film

Device: photobiomodulation therapy