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Primary Axillary HyperhidrosisNCT04599907

Evaluation of N-SWEAT Patch for Treatment of Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis or Excessive Axillary Sweating

A study testing Roll-In Cohort: Single Application of N-SWEAT Patch and Randomized Cohort: Single Application of N-SWEAT Patch in people with Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis, run by Candesant Biomedical, Inc. at 9 sites in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The Sahara Study is a study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the N-SWEAT Patch for use in subjects with excessive axillary sweating, or primary focal axillary hyperhidrosis. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 22 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis
What is being tested?
Roll-In Cohort: Single Application of N-SWEAT Patch and Randomized Cohort: Single Application of N-SWEAT Patch
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
120 participants
Where
9 sitesUnited States
Study dates
13 Oct 2020to 20 Dec 2021
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 22 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Signed written informed consent
  • At least 22 years old at the time of consent.
  • Female or male, who experiences excessive sweating or has been diagnosed with primary axillary focal hyperhidrosis and is in otherwise good general health
  • GSP >50mg/5min in each axilla
  • Reports a score of HDSS score of 3 or 4

Who cannot join

  • Active skin disease, irritation, or abrasions at either axilla based
  • Subject's medical history is indicative of secondary or diffuse hyperhidrosis and/or subject has a diagnosis of secondary or diffuse hyperhidrosis
  • GSP exceeds 300 mg/5min in either axilla

Trial locations and contacts

9 sites in 1 country.

9 sites in 1 country

United States9 sites
  • Skincare Physicians

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02467

  • Research Your Health

    Dallas, Texas, 75093

  • CA Dermatology & Clinical Research Inst

    Encinitas, California, 92024

  • Center for Dermatology Clinical Research

    Fremont, California, 94538

  • Minnesota Clinical Study Center

    Fridley, Minnesota, 55432

  • Dermatology Consulting Services, Zoe Draelos, MD

    High Point, North Carolina, 27262

  • Pariser Derm / Virginia Clinical Research

    Norfolk, Virginia, 23502

  • AE Derm

    Rockville, Maryland, 20850

  • Grekin Skin Institute

    Warren, Michigan, 48088

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About this study

Official title: An Evaluation of the Safety and Effectiveness of the N-SWEAT Patch for the Treatment of Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis or Excessive Axillary Sweating

The Sahara Study is a study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the N-SWEAT Patch for use in subjects with excessive axillary sweating, or primary focal axillary hyperhidrosis.

Read the detailed description

The Sahara Study is intended to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the N-SWEAT Patch for use in subjects with excessive axillary sweating, or primary focal axillary hyperhidrosis.

Safety of the N-SWEAT Patch will be confirmed by assessing the occurrence of local skin reactions, treatment-related adverse events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs).

Demonstration of effectiveness will be assessed by a significant improvement (reduction) in Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Score (HDSS) in subjects treated with the N-SWEAT Patch. Secondary and additional endpoints based on complementary clinical instruments, including Quality of Life Measures (QOL) and Gravimetric Sweat Production GSP), have been included to further demonstrate performance.

Being tested
Roll-In Cohort: Single Application of N-SWEAT Patch, Randomized Cohort: Single Application of N-SWEAT Patch, Randomized Cohort: Single Application of Sham Patch
Keywords
Excessive Axillary Sweating, Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Roll-In Cohort: Single Application of N-SWEAT PatchDevice

    Single Application of N-SWEAT Patch in both axillae for 10 subjects

  • Randomized Cohort: Single Application of N-SWEAT PatchDevice

    Single Application of N-SWEAT Patch in both axillae for subjects randomized to the treatment group

  • Randomized Cohort: Single Application of Sham PatchDevice

    Single Application of Sham Patch in both axillae for subjects randomized to the control group

Study groups in NCT04599907
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Roll-In Cohort: N-SWEAT PatchExperimentalSubjects will be treated with N-SWEAT Patch
Receives: Device: Roll-In Cohort: Single Application of N-SWEAT Patch
Randomized Cohort: N-SWEAT PatchExperimentalSubjects will be treated with N-SWEAT Patch
Receives: Device: Randomized Cohort: Single Application of N-SWEAT Patch
Randomized Cohort: Sham PatchSham comparatorSubjects will undergo identical procedure with an inactive sham device
Receives: Device: Randomized Cohort: Single Application of Sham Patch

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Safety of the N-SWEAT Patch

    Number of patients with Adverse Events and/or Skin reactions following patch treatment

    Measured: 4 weeks

  2. Effectiveness of the N-SWEAT Patch to Change Subjects From an HDSS 3 or 4 at Baseline to HDSS 1 or 2 at 4 Weeks

    Achievement of Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale (HDSS) score of 1 or 2 at 4 weeks.

    HDSS is a disease-specific diagnostic tool that provides a qualitative measure of the severity of the patient's condition based on how it affects daily activities. HDSS 3 or 4 are generally considered to have a clinically significant case and those with HDSS 1 or 2 are considered to have mild to no evidence of hyperhidrosis.

    SCALE: 1 - My sweating is never noticeable and never interferes with my daily activities 2- My sweating is tolerable but sometimes interferes with my daily activities 3- My sweating is barely tolerable and frequently interferes with my daily activities 4- My sweating is intolerable and and always interferes with my daily activities

    Measured: 4 weeks

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Mean Change in the Quality of Life. Assessed by Evaluating How Much Sweat Bothers or Impacts the Daily Life of Patients (a Higher Score Means More Bother and More Impact)

    Two Quality of Life (QoL) Assessments were conducted as part of this endpoint. The Level of Bother: Subjects were asked how much their sweat bothered them on a Scale of 1 (not at all bothered by sweating) to 5 (extremely bothered by sweating). The Impact of Sweat on Daily Activities: Subjects were asked how much their sweating impacts their daily activities on a scale of 1 (not at all impacted) to 5 (extremely impacted).

    The mean improvement of each of these was calculated by comparing the mean baseline level to the mean level at 4 weeks. The mean change in the level of improvement was analyzed for significance. A larger decrease in these levels, i.e. less bother and less impact, (indicated by a larger negative number) will show the most improvement in QoL.

    Measured: 4 weeks

  2. Percentage of Patients With a Mean Change in Gravimetric Sweat Production (GSP) Indicating That Sweating After Treatment is Cut in Half From Pre-treatment Sweat

    Gravimetric Sweat Production (GSP) measures the amount of sweat that is produced in a 5-minute period. The percentage of treated subjects with at least a 50% reduction in mean GSP (mean of both axilla) from baseline to 4 weeks was analyzed for this endpoint.

    Measured: 4 weeks

  3. Percentage of Patients With a 2-point Change in HDSS to Show That Sweat is Less Clinically Significant After Treatment

    Patients with a 2-point decrease in HDSS indicate improvement in sweating.

    HDSS is a disease-specific diagnostic tool that provides a qualitative measure of the severity of the patient's condition based on how it affects daily activities. HDSS 3 or 4 are generally considered to have a clinically significant case and those with HDSS 1 or 2 are considered to have mild to no evidence of hyperhidrosis.

    SCALE: 1 - My sweating is never noticeable and never interferes with my daily activities 2- My sweating is tolerable but sometimes interferes with my daily activities 3- My sweating is barely tolerable and frequently interferes with my daily activities 4- My sweating is intolerable and always interferes with my daily activities

    Measured: 4-weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted23 Oct 2020
  2. Study start13 Oct 2020
  3. Primary completion6 Jul 2021
  4. Study completion20 Dec 2021

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Sequential
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
120 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04599907
Sponsor's protocol ID
CB-CLP-001
Status last verified
Aug 2023
First submitted
6 Oct 2020
Last updated
7 Sep 2023
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
Yes
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Doolittle J, Walker P, Mills T, Thurston J. Hyperhidrosis: an update on prevalence and severity in the United States. Arch Dermatol Res. 2016 Dec;308(10):743-749. doi: 10.1007/s00403-016-1697-9. Epub 2016 Oct 15.

    PubMed 27744497
  • Glaser DA, Coleman WP 3rd, Fan LK, Kaminer MS, Kilmer SL, Nossa R, Smith SR, O'Shaughnessy KF. A randomized, blinded clinical evaluation of a novel microwave device for treating axillary hyperhidrosis: the dermatologic reduction in underarm perspiration study. Dermatol Surg. 2012 Feb;38(2):185-91. doi: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.2011.02250.x. Epub 2012 Jan 30.

    PubMed 22289389
  • Glaser DA, Hebert A, Pieretti L, Pariser D. Understanding Patient Experience With Hyperhidrosis: A National Survey of 1,985 Patients. J Drugs Dermatol. 2018 Apr 1;17(4):392-396.

    PubMed 29601615
  • Hamm H. Impact of hyperhidrosis on quality of life and its assessment. Dermatol Clin. 2014 Oct;32(4):467-76. doi: 10.1016/j.det.2014.06.004. Epub 2014 Jul 16.

    PubMed 25152339
  • Hornberger J, Grimes K, Naumann M, Glaser DA, Lowe NJ, Naver H, Ahn S, Stolman LP; Multi-Specialty Working Group on the Recognition, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Primary Focal Hyperhidrosis. Recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of primary focal hyperhidrosis. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2004 Aug;51(2):274-86. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2003.12.029. No abstract available.

    PubMed 15280848
  • Stander M, Wallis LA. The emergency management and treatment of severe burns. Emerg Med Int. 2011;2011:161375. doi: 10.1155/2011/161375. Epub 2011 Sep 4.

    PubMed 22046536
  • Strutton DR, Kowalski JW, Glaser DA, Stang PE. US prevalence of hyperhidrosis and impact on individuals with axillary hyperhidrosis: results from a national survey. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2004 Aug;51(2):241-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2003.12.040.

    PubMed 15280843
  • Wade R, Rice S, Llewellyn A, Moloney E, Jones-Diette J, Stoniute J, Wright K, Layton AM, Levell NJ, Stansby G, Craig D, Woolacott N. Interventions for hyperhidrosis in secondary care: a systematic review and value-of-information analysis. Health Technol Assess. 2017 Dec;21(80):1-280. doi: 10.3310/hta21800.

    PubMed 29271741
  • Wilke K, Martin A, Terstegen L, Biel SS. A short history of sweat gland biology. Int J Cosmet Sci. 2007 Jun;29(3):169-79. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-2494.2007.00387.x.

    PubMed 18489347

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Roll-In Cohort: Single Application of N-SWEAT Patch and Randomized Cohort: Single Application of N-SWEAT Patch in people with Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis, run by Candesant Biomedical, Inc. at 9 sites in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 7 Sep 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 9 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 7 Sep 2023). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Safety of the N-SWEAT Patch (time frame: 4 weeks). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04599907, which also lists 9 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 7 Sep 2023; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.

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