Eczema Treatments and Skin Bacteria Study

Effects of Treatments on Atopic Dermatitis

Recruiting Phase 2 Interventional Study
Eczema Dermatitis Skin Diseases, Genetic Dermatitis, Atopic Skin Diseases
Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
2 – 50
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
130 (estimated)
Sponsor
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) · NIH
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for individuals aged 2 to 25 with moderate to severe eczema and healthy volunteers aged 18 to 40. Participants will be involved in regular visits over one year, where they'll undergo exams and provide skin samples to help study how eczema treatments affect skin bacteria.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Rules you out HIV infectionChronic skin diseases like psoriasis

You may be able to join if

  • I am between 2 and 25 years old and have moderate to severe eczema.
  • I am a healthy volunteer between 18 and 40 years old with no history of eczema.
  • I have a primary care provider.
  • I can understand and give written consent or have a parent/guardian to help.
  • I have signs of bacterial infections on my skin.
  • I have an Objective SCORAD score of 15 or more.
  • I have access to bathing facilities.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have had systemic antibiotics in the past 12 months.
  • I have used swimming pools or hot tubs in the past week.
  • I am pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • I have a history of atopic dermatitis or asthma.
  • I have cancer and have received chemotherapy or radiation in the past 6 months.
  • I have a known allergy to certain antibiotics or anesthetics.
  • I have a major medical illness that requires hospitalization.
  • I cannot comply with the study requirements.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
Background: \- Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is a chronic skin disorder. Patients sometimes have infections with S. aureus bacteria. Researchers want to study how eczema treatments affect the number and the type of bacteria on the skin. Objectives: \- To study the effect of eczema treatments on skin bacteria. Eligibility: * Individuals between 2 and 25 years of age who have moderate to severe…
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Eligibility Criteria
* INCLUSION CRITERIA: Cohorts 1 \[NO FURTHER ACCRUAL\], 2 \[INACTIVE\], 4 \[NO FURTHER ACCRUAL\] and 5 \[INACTIVE\]: Healthy Volunteers * Males and females aged 18-50 years at time of initial protocol sampling * Subjects must participate fully and be willing to comply with the procedures of the pr…
Contacts

Heidi H Kong, M.D.

(301) 827-2460

NIAMSderm@nih.gov

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