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RECRUITING
NCT01631617
PHASE2

Effects of Treatments on Atopic Dermatitis

Sponsor: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)

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Summary

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 atopic dermatitis. * Healthy volunteers between 18 and 40 years of age with no history of eczema. Design: * Participants will be screened with a physical exam and medical history. Research samples will be collected. Skin biopsies may also be performed. * All participants will be assigned to one of several study groups. * Healthy volunteers must not have taken antibiotics in the year before the start of the study. * All participants will have regular study visits during their 1-year participation. More research samples will be collected at these visits. * Healthy volunteers may be asked to come in for a one-time follow up after the 1 year mark.

Official title: Effects of Treatments on the Microbiome in Healthy Volunteers and Patients With Atopic Dermatitis

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

2 Years - 50 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

130

Start Date

2012-09-18

Completion Date

2027-01-01

Last Updated

2026-04-07

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Interventions

DRUG

Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMZ)

800/160 orally every 12 hours for 14 days

DRUG

Cephalexin

500 mg orally every 8 hours for 14 days

DRUG

Doxycycline

20 mg orally every 12 hours for 56 days or 100 mg orally every 12 hours for 56 days

OTHER

Sodium hypochlorite

6 % dilute bleach

OTHER

Placebo capsules

Capsule orally every 8 hours daily for 14 days

OTHER

Placebo Sodium hypochlorite

Three times a week for 14 days

Locations (1)

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

Bethesda, Maryland, United States