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the Effectiveness of Probiotics on Atopic Dermatitis With Cow Milk Allergy

Primary Purpose

Atopic Dermatitis

Status
Withdrawn
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
ATP mixed probiotics
Placebo
Sponsored by
Soonchunhyang University Hospital
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Atopic Dermatitis focused on measuring Atopic dermatitis, Food allergy, Probiotics

Eligibility Criteria

6 Months - 2 Years (Child)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Under the 2 years old, 36 children
  • Mild to moderate atopic dermatitis with cow milk allergy
  • Volunteers who agreed by their parents.
  • The severity of their disease was assessed by modified SCORAD index

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Severe atopic dermatitis
  • Patients on systemic steroids, immune-suppression or Korean herbal medicine during the previous 6 weeks
  • Anaphylaxis, Angioedema, or severe allergic reaction to the cow milk
  • Chronic diarrhea

Sites / Locations

    Arms of the Study

    Arm 1

    Arm 2

    Arm Type

    Active Comparator

    Placebo Comparator

    Arm Label

    Group A

    Group B

    Arm Description

    Group A received active medication (ATP mixed probiotics) for 6 weeks followed by a crossover to 6 weeks of placebo after 4-weeks washout period.

    Group B received placebo medication for 6 weeks followed by a crossover to 6 weeks of active medication (ATP mixed probiotics) after 4-weeks washout period.

    Outcomes

    Primary Outcome Measures

    Check SCORAD index for severity of atopic dermatitis, symptom diary, blood cytokine and chemokine (IL-4,IL-6, IL-10, IL-13, total IgE, IFN-γ, TGF-β, TNF-α, and IgG4) after drug administration

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    Check SCORAD index for severity of atopic dermatitis, symptom diary, blood cytokine and chemokine (IL-4,IL-6, IL-10, IL-13, total IgE, IFN-γ, TGF-β, TNF-α, and IgG4) after drug administration

    Full Information

    First Posted
    January 8, 2010
    Last Updated
    July 20, 2011
    Sponsor
    Soonchunhyang University Hospital
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    1. Study Identification

    Unique Protocol Identification Number
    NCT01045486
    Brief Title
    the Effectiveness of Probiotics on Atopic Dermatitis With Cow Milk Allergy
    Official Title
    A Double Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Study to Compare the Effectiveness of Probiotics on Atopic Dermatitis With Cow Milk Allergy in Korean Infants
    Study Type
    Interventional

    2. Study Status

    Record Verification Date
    July 2011
    Overall Recruitment Status
    Withdrawn
    Why Stopped
    failed to enroll patients
    Study Start Date
    January 2010 (undefined)
    Primary Completion Date
    August 2010 (Anticipated)
    Study Completion Date
    September 2010 (Anticipated)

    3. Sponsor/Collaborators

    Name of the Sponsor
    Soonchunhyang University Hospital

    4. Oversight

    Data Monitoring Committee
    Yes

    5. Study Description

    Brief Summary
    There is not enough evidence to support the use of probiotics for prevention or treatment of AD in children in clinical practice. The purpose of this study is to determine whether probiotics is effective in the treatment of atopic dermatitis with cow milk allergy.

    6. Conditions and Keywords

    Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
    Atopic Dermatitis
    Keywords
    Atopic dermatitis, Food allergy, Probiotics

    7. Study Design

    Primary Purpose
    Treatment
    Study Phase
    Not Applicable
    Interventional Study Model
    Crossover Assignment
    Masking
    ParticipantCare ProviderInvestigatorOutcomes Assessor
    Allocation
    Randomized
    Enrollment
    36 (Anticipated)

    8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

    Arm Title
    Group A
    Arm Type
    Active Comparator
    Arm Description
    Group A received active medication (ATP mixed probiotics) for 6 weeks followed by a crossover to 6 weeks of placebo after 4-weeks washout period.
    Arm Title
    Group B
    Arm Type
    Placebo Comparator
    Arm Description
    Group B received placebo medication for 6 weeks followed by a crossover to 6 weeks of active medication (ATP mixed probiotics) after 4-weeks washout period.
    Intervention Type
    Drug
    Intervention Name(s)
    ATP mixed probiotics
    Other Intervention Name(s)
    DUOLAC
    Intervention Description
    - Patients in Group A will receive ATP mixed probiotics for 6 weeks. And after 4 weeks wash-out period, they will receive placebo for 6 weeks
    Intervention Type
    Drug
    Intervention Name(s)
    Placebo
    Other Intervention Name(s)
    DUOLAC
    Intervention Description
    - Patients in Group B will receive placebo for 6 weeks. And after 4 weeks wash-out period, they will receive ATP mixed probiotics for 6 weeks
    Primary Outcome Measure Information:
    Title
    Check SCORAD index for severity of atopic dermatitis, symptom diary, blood cytokine and chemokine (IL-4,IL-6, IL-10, IL-13, total IgE, IFN-γ, TGF-β, TNF-α, and IgG4) after drug administration
    Time Frame
    6 weeks after patient recruitment
    Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
    Title
    Check SCORAD index for severity of atopic dermatitis, symptom diary, blood cytokine and chemokine (IL-4,IL-6, IL-10, IL-13, total IgE, IFN-γ, TGF-β, TNF-α, and IgG4) after drug administration
    Time Frame
    6 weeks after wash-out period

    10. Eligibility

    Sex
    All
    Minimum Age & Unit of Time
    6 Months
    Maximum Age & Unit of Time
    2 Years
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers
    No
    Eligibility Criteria
    Inclusion Criteria: Under the 2 years old, 36 children Mild to moderate atopic dermatitis with cow milk allergy Volunteers who agreed by their parents. The severity of their disease was assessed by modified SCORAD index Exclusion Criteria: Severe atopic dermatitis Patients on systemic steroids, immune-suppression or Korean herbal medicine during the previous 6 weeks Anaphylaxis, Angioedema, or severe allergic reaction to the cow milk Chronic diarrhea
    Overall Study Officials:
    First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
    Bok Yang Pyun
    Organizational Affiliation
    Pediatric Allergy & Respiratory Center, Department of Pediatrics, Soonchunhyang University Hospital
    Official's Role
    Study Chair

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