Studies of Skin Microbes in Healthy People and in People With Skin Conditions

Recruiting Observational Study
Eczema Atopic Dermatitis
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
2 – 100
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
530 (estimated)
Sponsor
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) · NIH
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About This Trial
This study will examine microbes (e.g., bacteria, fungi, viruses) that live on human skin and how microbes contribute to health and disease. It will analyze healthy human skin and how the these microorganisms might change in patients with atopic dermatitis (AD), a skin condition also known as eczema. Healthy volunteers, as well as patients with moderate to severe eczema (AD), between 2 and 40 yea…
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Eligibility Criteria
* INCLUSION CRITERIA: Inclusion Criteria for all groups Must have a primary care professional who will continue standard of care/evaluation in tandem with the protocol to whom information and recommendations can be communicated. Inclusion Criteria for Group 1: Healthy Volunteers Adult males or f…
Contacts

Heidi H Kong, M.D.

(301) 827-2460

niamsderm@nih.gov

CONTACT

Julie A Segre, Ph.D.

(301) 402-2314

js608m@nih.gov

CONTACT