Analysis for Carryover Effect
Although all participants were allowed to use moisturizing creams and lotions during the 2-week rest period between phases 1 and 2,
we looked for evidence of a carryover effect
(influence of the phase 1 regimen on the status of study participants at the beginning of phase 2) by comparing electrical capacitance readings for each participant at the beginning and end of phase 1 and the beginning of phase 2.
phase 2.