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NCT07549828
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Sebum Metabolomics and Lipidomics for Clinical Applications

Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Summary

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.

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

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

20 Years - Any

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

200

Start Date

2026-04-01

Completion Date

2029-03-31

Last Updated

2026-04-24

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Interventions

OTHER

Sebutape sampling

Non-invasive sebum sampling using Sebutape patches. Each participant will undergo standardized sampling procedures, with one patch used for metabolomics/lipidomics analysis and another for microbiome profiling. Samples will be stored at -80 °C for subsequent LC-MS/MS and 16S rRNA sequencing.

DRUG

Bacitracin/Polymyxin B/Neomycin ointment (Yentuogin ointment)

Short-term topical antibiotic intervention using Yentuogin ointment containing Bacitracin, Polymyxin B, and Neomycin. Healthy participants will apply the ointment 1-2 times daily for up to 3 days. Sebutape samples will be collected before and after intervention to assess changes in sebum composition and skin microbiome.