Clinical Research Directory

Educational Eczema Video Intervention

The objectives of this study are to increase families' understanding of eczema and improve eczema management in the primary care setting. The investigators plan to create an educational video for families providing general information about eczema as well as instructions about good skincare management and common treatments. The investigators will conduct a randomized controlled trial of the plan in the primary care clinic at Boston Children's Hospital. Specifically, the investigators aim to (1) decrease eczema severity (2) improve patient and family quality of life (QOL) and (3) increase parental knowledge about eczema and eczema management.

Efficacy Evaluation and Cutaneous Acceptibility of a Dermocosmetic Product on Subjects Suffering of Atopic Dermatisis.

Atopic eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin disease, mainly affecting children, characterized by itching and flare-ups. It results from genetic and environmental factors, leading to immunological and cutaneous abnormalities. The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy of a product for atopic skin versus a placebo. Primary objectives include assessing the number, the delay and severity of recurrences of atopic dermatitis (measured by the SCORAD score), and the evolution of symptoms such as dryness and pruritus. Secondary objectives include quality of life and quality of sleep and skin acceptability. The study protocol is a multicenter, double-blind, randomized clinical trial, in which participants receive either the study product or a placebo, while continuing their topical corticosteroid treatment.

Clinical-Instrumental Study To Evaluate And Compare The Efficacy And Tolerability Of Two Emollients Products In Atopic Dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease associated with erythema, scaly and oozing plaques, and severe pruritus which has an important impact on quality of life and quality of sleep. It is divided into 2 chronic phases : flare-up and remission period. Signs and symptoms of AD are associated with a compromised immune system, a defective skin barrier, a cutaneous dysbiosis and overall inflammatory status. The aim of the study is to evaluate and compare the efficacy and tolerability of two face and body cream products, new emollient versus placebo, in used over the course of 5 weeks as a replacement of usual or any emollient by female and male subjects with atopic dermatitis. This is an interventional, single-center, double-blind, randomized and comparative study.

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

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 years of age may be eligible for this study. We also wish to enroll children and adults aged 2-40 who have been diagnosed with inherited immune disorders known as HIES (hyperimmunoglobulin-E syndrome), WAS (Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome), or DOCK8 immunodeficiency because they frequently have skin problems similar to AD. Eligible participants undergo the following tests and procedures: * Medical family and medication history * Skin examination * Blood tests (research blood as well as serum IgE, and complete blood count) * Skin samples to analyze microbes. Samples are obtained by the following methods: swabbing the skin with a cotton swab; scraping (scratching) the skin gently with a blade to remove only the outermost skin layers; and, only in adults, biopsy (surgical removal) of a small skin sample less than 1/4-inch (5 mm) in diameter. * Nose swabs to analyze microbes. * Patients with eczema may have photographs of their skin taken to help monitor the skin rashes. Participants may be contacted periodically for follow-up studies. Patients with atopic dermatitis may have additional skin samples collected to examine changes in the skin bacteria over time and during all of the stages of eczema. In addition, patients who have a flare of their eczema are asked to undergo a skin sample collection as soon as possible.

Ph 1a/1b Single Ascending Dose and Multiple Ascending Dose Study of ARQ-234

This is a first-in-human, Phase 1, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, dose-escalation study evaluating ARQ-234. The study is designed to assess the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK), and pharmacodynamics (PD) of ARQ-234 in two populations: healthy volunteers and participants with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD). Healthy volunteers will participate in Single Ascending Dose (SAD) Cohorts 1-5. Participants with moderate to severe AD will be enrolled in SAD Cohorts 6-7, Multiple Ascending Dose (MAD) Cohorts, and a Proof-of-Concept (POC) expansion cohort.

ATI-045 Versus Placebo in Patients With Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis

This study evaluates ATI-045 versus placebo in patients with Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis.

Evidencing Vibroacoustic Sensing for Inflammatory Skin Disease Monitoring

Over 300 million people around the world struggle with skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis, which cause ongoing discomfort and emotional stress. In the UK, these conditions are diagnosed by doctors looking at the skin to assess the severity of the disease, but delays in seeing specialists contribute to long waiting times in the NHS. To tackle these problems, the investigators have created a device that safely uses sound waves to measure skin properties, like stiffness and moisture. Unlike just looking, this device gives clear, data-based insights into skin health, which the investigators hope will enable us to accurately measure disease severity without the need to wait for a dermatologist appointment. This should speed up specialist referrals and allow us to tailor treatment options more effectively, earlier on. In our study, we want to prove that these sound wave measurements match up with disease severity and treatment success in eczema and psoriasis cases. We'll compare the results with those from dermatologists. We are looking for 20 volunteers with eczema or psoriasis who are about to start treatment. Volunteers will be scanned with our device alongside their regular skin examinations. We'll gather some extra information through questions and photos (optional), but no additional treatments or painful procedures are involved.

Use of a Digital Psychotherapeutic App to Reduce Symptom Burden in Dermatology Patients

Skin diseases, despite low mortality, significantly impair quality of life. This randomised controlled trial evaluates the efficacy of a digital toolkit comprising psychotherapeutic strategies in reducing QoL burden in patients with chronic inflammatory skin conditions. This toolkit is hosted on a mobile application and will be used by study participants randomised to the intervention arm over the 32 week study period.

Effects of Treatments on Atopic Dermatitis

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.

A Study of the Medicine Called Abrocitinib in Children 6 to Less Than 12 Years of Age With Moderate-to-Severe Eczema

This research study is being conducted to find out if the test medicine, abrocitinib, improves eczema and is safe for children 6 to \<12 years of age who have moderate-to-severe eczema. Research study participants who meet the study criteria will be assigned by chance (like the flip of a coin) to receive either abrocitinib test medicine or placebo (pretend medicine that looks just like the test medicine) for 16 weeks. The study will last for about 24 weeks in total.

A Non-Interventional Pilot Study to Explore the Role of Gut Flora in Disease

This study seeks to correlate microbiome sequencing data with information provided by patients and their medical records.

The Impact of Dietary Salt on the Severity of Eczema

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the feasibility of low-sodium diet to improve eczema severity. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does a low-sodium diet improve eczema severity? * How does a low-sodium diet impact skin sodium concentration? * Is skin sodium concentration associated with eczema severity? Researchers will ask all participant to follow a low-sodium diet, then compare sodium tablets to a placebo (a look-alike substance that contains no drug) to specifically examine the impact of altering sodium intake. Participants will: * Follow a low-salt diet for the duration of the 24-week study * Take sodium chloride tablets every day for 5 weeks followed by a placebo every day for 5 weeks after a 2-week washout period, or vice versa * Complete up to 4 virtual check-in visits * Visit the clinic 4 times to answer questionnaires, provide bio samples, complete dietary recalls, and undergo non-contrast sodium MRI

Digital Mindfulness Meditation in Adolescents With Atopic Dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is well reported to have a significant impact on well-being in adolescents with atopic dermatitis, without clear recommendations for intervention. The investigators aim to identify an accessible, effective digital health intervention for these patients. The investigators hypothesize that regular use of a digital mindfulness meditation app will improve disease control and quality of life in adolescents with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis based on validated survey measures.

A Double-Blind, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Phase 2 Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of GX-03 in Adult Subjects With Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)

This is a Phase 2, two-stage, adaptive, 1:1 randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled clinical study evaluating the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of GX-03 topical ointment in adult subjects with atopic dermatitis (eczema). Stage 1 (Completed): Stage 1 comprised an initial cohort of 50 subjects evaluated through Week 8. Following a pre-specified interim analysis conducted under the supervision of Independent Data Monitoring Committee (IDMC), treatment-response patterns, safety profiles, and endpoint parameters were assessed to optimize enrollment criteria and outcome measures for Stage 2. Stage 2 (Active/Recruiting): Stage 2 plans to enroll approximately 135 subjects across three baseline EASI severity strata (1.1 to 7.0, 7.1 to 15.9, and 16.0 and above) with a target of at least 120 subjects completing the 8-week treatment period. Enrollment for Stage 2 is specifically enriched for subjects presenting with significant pruritus (baseline Peak Pruritus Numeric Rating Scale \[PP-NRS\] of 7 or more) and baseline EASI of 1.1 or more.

A Phase 2b Study of the Effects of Camoteskimab in Adults With Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis

This is a phase 2b, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.

Abrocitinib Taiwan Treatment Pattern and Real World Study in ATopiC Dermatitis (ATTRACT Registry)

This study is to describe the real-world treatment patterns and clinical outcomes in moderate-to-severe AD patients receiving abrocitinib over a 12-month observation period, and to describe patient demographic and baseline characteristics.

Cardamom and Topical Roseomonas in Atopic Dermatitis

Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD), also called eczema, is a chronic skin condition. AD can make skin dry and itchy, and sometimes it can lead to serious health problems, such as asthma, food allergies, eye infections, and sleep problems. No cure exists for AD. Researchers know that people with AD have different kinds of harmless bacteria on their skin than do people without AD. They want to see if adding a harmless bacteria (Roseomonas mucosa) to the skin can help people with AD. Objective: To test a skin treatment that contains R. mucosa and ground cardamom seeds in people with AD. Eligibility: People aged 2 years and older with AD. Design: All study visits will be remote. Participants will have 5 visits over about 7 months. Participants will be screened. Researchers will review their AD and medical history. Participants will receive a study product in the mail. The product comes as a powder in single-use packets. Participants will be shown how to mix the powder with water in a single-use spray vial. They will spray the solution onto their skin 2 to 3 times per week for 14 weeks. Half of participants will receive the study powder. Half will receive a placebo; the placebo looks just like the study powder but contains no bacteria. They will not know which one they have. During 3 study visits, participants will take a skin swab. They will receive supplies in the mail to rub a cotton swab on their skin and mail it back to the researchers. Participants may opt to have pictures taken of their AD. Participants will fill out 4 online questionnaires.

A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of IMG-007 in Adult Participants With Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of different dose regimens of IMG-007, compared to placebo.

Cutaneous Biomarkers in Atopic Eczema Using a Non-Invasive Micro-Suction Device in Babies

This project aims to establish whether an adapted extraction device is tolerable and will be able to measure chemical signals in baby's ISF. Insight into the chemical profiles found in the skin interstitial fluid (ISF) of healthy and diseased babies will identify signals that can be used to investigate the causes of eczema and propose new preventative strategies and effective treatments. Specifically, it aims to: 1. Demonstrate that the developed ISF device can be used to extract biomarkers from the skin of babies non-invasively and is tolerable (not causing significant discomfort, bruising, or blister formation). 2. Compare the profile of chemical markers present in the ISF of healthy babies with babies that have developed eczema. 3. Compare the biomarker levels extracted from babies with eczema in lesional and non-lesional skin using the developed ISF device. 4. Compare the microbiome and metabolome profiles from swabs taken from babies with healthy skin and with eczema in lesional and non-lesional skin (exploratory outcome).

Efficacy of Topical Cannabidiol for Eczema

Itching is a common symptom encountered in general medical practice. It can cause significant discomfort, disrupt sleep, and impair patients' quality of life. Chronic pruritic skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis, nummular eczema, lichen simplex chronicus, and prurigo nodularis are frequently observed. The pathogenesis of these conditions remains incompletely understood, and effective long-term treatment options are limited. Current therapies include topical corticosteroids, topical calcineurin inhibitors, oral corticosteroids, and systemic immunosuppressants. However, these treatments are often associated with adverse effects, and the diseases tend to follow a chronic, relapsing course. Therefore, the investigators aim to investigate the efficacy and safety of topical cannabis extract in patients with chronic pruritic skin conditions.

Clinical Evaluation of a Soothing Moisturizing Lotion in Individuals With Atopic Eczema

To investigate the safety and efficacy of the moisturizing lotion in improving eczema symptoms among individuals with atopic eczema in Malaysia. The study duration is 4 weeks and the skin assessment will be carried out at baseline and week 4. The main questions this study aims to answer are: 1. To investigate the safety of the moisturizing lotion for individuals with atopic eczema in Malaysia. 2. To determine the efficacy of the moisturizing lotion in improving eczema lesions among individuals with atopic eczema in Malaysia. 3. To assess the participants' satisfaction after using the moisturizing lotion.

A Study to Assess the Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Lebrikizumab (LY3650150) in Participants 6 Months to <18 Years of Age With Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis

The main purpose of this study is to assess the long-term safety and efficacy of lebrikizumab in participants 6 Months to \<18 years of age with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis. This study will last about 68 weeks and may include up to 16 planned visits. If participating in the optional extension as well, the study will last approximately 1 additional year for a total of up to 116 weeks and may include up to 29 scheduled visits.

A Study of Lebrikizumab (LY3650150) in Participants 6 Months to <18 Years of Age With Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis

The main purpose of this study is to measure the effect, safety and how well the body absorbs lebrikizumab in pediatric participants 6 months to \<18 years of age with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD).

Long-term Safety and Efficacy Evaluation of IMG-007 in Participants With Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of long-term treatment with IMG-007 in participants with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD)