Smart textiles: A new drug delivery system for symptomatic treatment of a common cold

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Contributors

  • F. Wienforth - , Institute of Clinical Pharmacology (Author)
  • A. Landrock - , Institute of Clinical Pharmacology (Author)
  • C. Schindler - , Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, American College of Clinical Pharmacology (Author)
  • J. Siegert - , Institute of Clinical Pharmacology (Author)
  • W. Kirch - , Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, American College of Clinical Pharmacology (Author)

Abstract

Smart textiles provide the possibility of being coated with cineole, menthol, and camphor. Due to over-the-counter availability, ethereal oils are frequently used to treat a common cold. The existing pharmaceutical forms entail the risk of oral ingestion by children, which can cause severe intoxications. This risk could be limited by a smart textile application. Prior to applicability tests in children, the principal traceability of smart textile-applied ethereal oils at their site of action in the alveoli has to be demonstrated. Therefore, a crossover trial (ointment vs smart textiles) with 6 healthy volunteers was carried out as a proof-of-concept study. As a result, the principle proof is given that smart textile-applied ethereal oils are available at their site of action. Because of the volatility of the active ingredients, a close-fitting textile form has to be developed for further clinical development of smart textiles to achieve higher concentrations in the alveoli. Slower liberation properties and a more convenient skin sensation in comparison to available pharmaceutical forms may provide advantages for the applicability in both children and adults.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)653-659
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of clinical pharmacology
Volume47
Issue number5
Publication statusPublished - May 2007
Peer-reviewedYes

External IDs

PubMed 17442689

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Keywords

  • Camphor, Cineole, Dermal application, Menthol, Textiles