title: Phase 1 studies: the development of new dressing technology.
abstract: This article describes the use of phase 1 studies in the research process when developing new dressing technology. A phase 1 study refers to the first time that humans are exposed to a new therapy. In general, participation is open to healthy volunteers only. Phase 1 studies are an essential element in the research process and are used to test the safety of a new product. In this study, volunteers were patch tested on broken skin to assess whether they were sensitive to a new product.
authors.affiliation: Wound Healing Research Unit, University of Wales College of Medicine.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bale
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001458:Bandages / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000592:standards*; D017321:Clinical Trials, Phase I as Topic; D003872:Dermatitis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020100:Hydrogels / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000451:nursing*
chemical_list: D020100:Hydrogels