Tests a microbubble device for skin cleaning in people with certain skin diseases
Tests a microbubble cleansing device on skin in people with skin diseases.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Thera-Clean® Microbubbles System in Patients With Skin Diseases
Key facts
- Where
- Chicago, United StatesSee the site
- Phase
- Early phase 1
Where in United States
- Northwestern University Department of DermatologyChicago, United StatesNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Northwestern University
- Trial code
- NCT07050810
- Record updated
- 9 November 2026
- Original description
Thera-Clean® Microbubble has proved to improve skin conditions in animals, however little research has been done regarding human subjects. Microbubble technology is a chemical-free therapeutic aimed at clearing foreign and organic matter from hair follicles, eliminating odors, and reducing itch. This hydrotherapy is said to aid in the healing process of inflamed and distressed tissue, relieve pain, and serve to remove contaminated tissue. This study will evaluate the change in skin conditions from the use of Thera-Clean® Microbubble for cleansing and debriding wounds from selected subjects focused on patients with inflammatory skin disease (epidermolysis bullosa, ichthyosis, atopic dermatitis and/or psoriasis). Proper wound care to prevent infection is vitally important for these patients and the options of therapeutics are limited. This study will evaluate the change in skin conditions from the use of Thera-Clean® Microbubble for cleansing and debriding lesional skin.Read full original descriptionShow less
Thera-Clean® Microbubbles System: A Pilot Study in Patients With Skin Diseases
Thera-Clean® Microbubble has proved to improve skin conditions in animals, however little research has been done regarding human subjects. Microbubble technology is a chemical-free therapeutic aimed at clearing foreign and organic matter from hair follicles, eliminating odors, and reducing itch. This hydrotherapy is said to aid in the healing process of inflamed and distressed tissue, relieve pain, and serve to remove contaminated tissue. This study will evaluate the change in skin conditions from the use of Thera-Clean® Microbubble for cleansing and debriding wounds from selected subjects focused on patients with inflammatory skin disease (epidermolysis bullosa, ichthyosis, atopic dermatitis and/or psoriasis). Proper wound care to prevent infection is vitally important for these patients and the options of therapeutics are limited. This study will evaluate the change in skin conditions from the use of Thera-Clean® Microbubble for cleansing and debriding lesional skin.
Inclusion: Patients 2 years of age or above with psoriasis, atopic dermatitis/eczema, epidermolysis bullosa, or ichthyosis; Skin conditions to be stable for at least the previous 4-week period (patients will continue to use their typical skin treatment regimen throughout the study).
Exclusion: Patients with unstable skin conditions; Patients younger than 2 years of age; Patients not willing to comply with the study requirements for bathing at home.