Clinical Research Directory

A Pilot Study on the Efficacy of 2% Cholesterol Cream in Preventing Transepidermal Water Loss and Clinical Symptoms in Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is a common chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by impaired skin barrier function, leading to increased transepidermal water loss (TEWL), dry skin, and itching. Restoration of the skin barrier is an important component of treatment. Cholesterol is a key lipid in the stratum corneum that plays a role in maintaining skin barrier integrity. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of 2% cholesterol cream in improving skin barrier function and clinical symptoms in patients with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis aged 7-17 years. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either 2% cholesterol cream or a placebo (cream base), applied twice daily for 12 weeks. Outcomes will include measurements of transepidermal water loss (TEWL), skin hydration, skin pH, Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA), Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI), and pruritus numeric rating scale (NRS). The results of this study may support the use of cholesterol-containing topical formulations as a safe and effective treatment option for atopic dermatitis.

Preventive Effect of a Dietary Supplement With Two Probiotic Limosilactobacillus Reuteri Strains on Excessive Crying and Colic in Healthy Newborns.

This study aims to demonstrate that a dietary supplement, which contains two strains of the probiotic L. reuteri is safe, well tolerated and able to reduce the incidence of colic and excessive crying/fussiness in healthy infants. Additionally, the study aims to investigate if children with this probiotic supplement have better stool characteristics and a more beneficial composition of the fecal and skin flora than children given a placebo during the first 3 months of life.

Real-World Study on the Impact of Atopic Dermatitis From a Caregiver Perspective

This study will address this gap by providing comprehensive data on disease burden from a caregiver perspective in a Canadian population, ultimately supporting improved clinical decision-making and healthcare resource allocation.

A Study to Assess the Efficacy of GX-03 in Moderate to Severe Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)

This is a randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled clinical study designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of GX-03, a topically applied emollient, in adult subjects with moderate to severe eczema. Approximately 120 adult participants will be enrolled and randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive either GX-03 or a petrolatum-based vehicle control for 8 consecutive weeks. Efficacy will be assessed using validated clinical outcome measures, including the Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI), the Validated Investigator Global Assessment for Atopic Dermatitis (vIGA-AD™), and the Peak Pruritus Numeric Rating Scale (PP-NRS). Safety will be evaluated through monitoring of treatment-emergent adverse events throughout the study period.

The Skin Microbiota in Skin Disease and Eczema

Background: The skin microbiota influence skin health in several skin diseases and atopic dermatitis (AD). Presence of Staphylococcus have been associated to a sever course of the disease. Objectives: The aim of the study is to investigate the influence of bacteria, and the skin microbiota on the inflammation and skin barrier. Moreover, dysbiosis in the microbiota, the inflammation profile, the skin barrier damage will be related to objective and patient oriented measures. Importance: Knowledge of interactions between host defense, skin barrier and bacterial colonizing skin can facilitate development of new prevention and treatment strategies to control microbial impact in skin diseases and eczema.