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Sebum Metabolomics and Lipidomics for Clinical Applications

Development of a Sample Collection Protocol and a Metabolomics/Lipidomics Analytical Strategy for Investigating Sebum and Its Clinical Applications

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 24 Apr 2026

Brief summary (registry, in English)

This study aims to develop a standardized workflow for sebum sampling and metabolomics/lipidomics analysis using Sebutape. A total of 200 participants will be recruited, including healthy individuals, patients with skin diseases, individuals undergoing dermatological treatments or using skincare products, and a subset of healthy participants receiving short-term topical antibiotic intervention. The study will investigate sebum composition, skin microbiome profiles, and their interactions under different conditions to explore potential biomarkers and clinical applications.

Status (registry)
Not yet recruiting
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
200 (estimated)
First submitted
6 Apr 2026
Start date
1 Apr 2026
Primary completion date
31 Mar 2029
Lead sponsor
National Taiwan University Hospital
NCT number
NCT07549828

What you commit to

  • Study type: Interventional
  • Planned participants: 200
  • From 1 Apr 2026 to the primary completion date, 31 Mar 2029
  • No sites listed in no country
  • Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them

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Who cannot take part

Copied verbatim from ClinicalTrials.gov and grouped by topic. Only the trial team decides who can take part.

Prior treatment

  • Use of medications or receipt of dermatological treatments that may affect sebum secretion or the skin microbiome within the past two weeks.
  • Use of lotions, sunscreen, or other skincare products that may affect skin condition within 12 hours prior to sampling.
  • Use of lotions, sunscreen, or other skincare products that may affect skin condition within 12 hours prior to sampling.
  • Participants Receiving Dermatological Treatments or Using Skincare Products
  • Use of lotions, sunscreen, or other skincare products that may affect skin condition within 12 hours prior to sampling.
  • Use of lotions, sunscreen, or other skincare products that may affect skin condition within 12 hours prior to sampling.

Other illness

  • Known allergy to Sebutape or similar adhesive tapes, or a history of related adverse reactions.
  • Presence of acute or chronic skin diseases, or chronic systemic diseases.
  • Any other conditions deemed unsuitable for participation by the principal investigator.
  • Participants with Skin Diseases or Specific Skin Conditions
  • Known allergy to Sebutape or similar adhesive tapes, or a history of related adverse reactions.
  • Severe disease that may compromise skin integrity or pose a risk to participant safety.
  • Any other conditions deemed unsuitable for participation by the principal investigator.
  • Known allergy to Sebutape or similar adhesive tapes, or a history of related adverse reactions.
  • Severe disease that may compromise skin integrity or pose a risk to participant safety.
  • Any other conditions deemed unsuitable for participation by the principal investigator.
  • Known allergy to Sebutape or similar adhesive tapes, or a history of related adverse reactions.
  • Known allergy or adverse reactions to the study intervention drug (topical antibiotic ointment containing bacitracin, polymyxin B, and neomycin).
  • Presence of visible skin disease, wounds, infection, inflammation, or other abnormal skin conditions at the sampling site.
  • Any other conditions deemed unsuitable for participation by the principal investigator.

Other

  • Healthy Participants Undergoing Short-term Antibiotic Intervention

Who the study is looking for

  • Individuals aged ≥20 years, regardless of sex or ethnicity, and assessed by the investigator to be in good health and suitable for participation.
  • No diagnosed skin diseases or chronic systemic diseases.
  • No use of medications or receipt of dermatological treatments that may affect sebum secretion or the skin microbiome within the past two weeks.
  • Individuals aged ≥20 years, regardless of sex or ethnicity, and assessed by the investigator to be suitable for participation.
  • Diagnosed by a physician or clinically assessed as having one of the following:
    • Acne
    • Atopic dermatitis
    • Seborrheic dermatitis
    • Psoriasis
    • Other common skin diseases
    • Specific skin conditions (e.g., postmenopausal or aging-related skin changes)
  • Individuals aged ≥20 years, regardless of sex or ethnicity, and assessed by the investigator to be suitable for participation.
  • Participants who, based on clinical needs or daily routines, are currently using or are expected to use or receive any of the following:
    • Physician-prescribed topical dermatological medications
    • Physician-prescribed systemic therapies (oral or injectable)
    • Routine use of general skincare products
    • Physician-directed non-invasive dermatological treatments
  • Individuals aged ≥20 years, regardless of sex or ethnicity.
  • Assessed by the investigator to be healthy, with skin condition suitable for the intervention used in this study.

Criteria the registry did not label

  • Healthy Participants

Age in the registry: 20 years to - · Sex: All · Accepts healthy volunteers

Full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov

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