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| ID | Type | Description | Link |
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| 2008-001519-39 (SLV) |
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The purpose of the study is to investigate the effectiveness of a sun lotion containing a specific Jellyfish sting inhibitor versus regular sun lotions as controls. In addition, to investigate the effectiveness of hot/cold immersion for the treatment of Cyanea sp stings versus local pain relief with prescription free pharmaceutical drug (Xylocain 30 mg/ml (3%) lidocain).
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| 1 | Active Comparator | Safe Sea™ jellyfish sting inhibitor (barrier, or "repellent") lotion |
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| 2 | Placebo Comparator | Regular sun lotion |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Safe Sea sun lotion with jellyfish sting protection SPF 15 | Other | Prevent or significantly reduce jellyfish sting using sun lotion with a jellyfish sting inhibitor. The amount of lotion applied to the skin before spreading is the same as for regular sun lotion 2.00 mg.cm-²± 2.5%. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| The purpose of the study is to investigate the effectiveness of a sun lotion containing a specific Jellyfish sting inhibitor versus regular sun lotions or no protection at all when in contact with Cyanea SP. | We want to find out how much longer it takes before you get stung if one at all gets stung when you have a protective layer on the skin. We also want to find out if the reduction in pain is significantly less when the skin has jellyfish protection using visual analog scale (VAS). | Repeated jellyfish contact for total of 240 second or until pain occurs |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Investigate the effectiveness of hot/cold immersion for the treatment of Cyanea sp stings versus local pain relief with prescription free pharmaceutical drugs called Xylocain with lidocaine | Pain relief treatment will start after 10 minutes, repeat treatment after 30 minutes if VAS score > 10. |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
If the arms contain hair that might reduce the jellyfish tentacle contact with the skin, the arm must be shaved in advance, so the skin has no sign of piling or any skin damage before the test.
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Hans Erik Karlsen, Associate prof. | University of Oslo, Biologisk Stasjon Drøbak | Study Director |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| University of Oslo, Biologisk Stasjon Drøbak | Biologveien 2 | Drøbak | 1440 | Norway |
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| ID | Term |
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| D010146 | Pain |
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| D009461 | Neurologic Manifestations |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
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| Nivea sun, caring sun lotion SPF 15 | Other | The amount of lotion applied to the skin before spreading is 2.00 mg.cm-²± 2.5%. |
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