Emotional writing and wound healing
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Can emotional writing improve wound healing?
IRAS ID
192684
Contact name
John F Tarlton
Contact email
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
012656, University of Auckland Human Participants Ethics Committee
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 8 months, 17 days
Research summary
Research has found that stress has a negative impact on wound healing. The aims of this study are: to investigate whether an emotional disclosure prior to or after the administration of 4mm biopsy on the upper arm, can improve wound healing in comparison to a control group; to investigate timing of the emotional disclosure; and to understand the relationship between immunological and psychological factors and how these affect acute dermal wound healing. The skin samples have been collected as part of a study carried out on subjects in New Zealand under full Ethical Approval. The collaborative work at University of Bristol will analyse immunohistological and biochemical parameters in the skin biopsies in an anonymous manner.
REC name
London - Westminster Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
15/LO/2068
Date of REC Opinion
24 Nov 2015
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion