556 Razor for Razor Bumps

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen ByAmy McMichael, MD

Age: 18 - 65

Sex: Male

Travel: May be covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the improvement in overall shave satisfaction, the appearance of skin irritation from shaving, and the razor related inflammation of the hair follicles when using a new razor technology in a regular shaving regimen as well as a new razor technology in a shaving regimen that includes a pre-shave gel, cleansing brush and shaving gel.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for men aged 20-60 who wet shave with a blade at least three times weekly, are willing to shave five times per week during the study, and have mild to moderate skin irritation from shaving. Participants should have experienced these symptoms for two years but can't join if they've recently changed their use of oral antibiotics or topical prescriptions, don't usually wet shave with a blade, or have removed a beard in the last two months.

Inclusion Criteria

I am between 20 and 60 years old.

I currently shave 3+ times a week and am willing to shave 5 times a week for the study.

Participant Groups

The study tests a new razor technology both alone and combined with additional shaving products like pre-shave gel and cleansing brush. It aims to assess improvements in overall satisfaction with shaving, reduction of skin irritation appearance, and inflammation caused by razors.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: RegimenExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Subject will use the 556 razor with the Pre-shave Gel, Cleaning Brush, and Shaving Gel and shave at least 5 or more times per week.

Group II: Razor GroupActive Control1 Intervention

Subject will use the 556 razor with regular shaving products, and shave at least 5 or more times per week