Assessment of the Effects on the Skin Microbiome of Amending an Over-the-counter Eczema Product With Activated Oil (AO)
Eczema
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Eczema
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Provision of signed and dated informed consent form.
- Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study.
- Male or female subjects aged who have a recent eczema itch flareup and/or pre-flare-up symptoms at screening as determined by visual analog scale (VAS).
- Diagnosis of mild to moderate eczema (grade 3 - 7 on the Rajka-Langeland severity index).
- Having a target lesion with an ADSI score of 6-12 and an erythema and pruritus subscore of ³2 (moderate).
- Generally good health based on reported history.
- Able to discontinue all medical and over the counter topical emollients, moisturizers, and / or other skin barrier lotions.
- Females of child-bearing potential should agree to continue using a medically acceptable method of birth control throughout the study and for 30 days immediately after the last dose of study drug.
- Ability to administer topical medication and be willing to adhere to the study interventions.
- Agreement to adhere to Lifestyle Considerations throughout the duration of the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnancy or lactation.
- Any type of malignancy involving the Study Site Area (Lesion or Non-Lesion site) in the last 5 years.
- Known allergy to hydrocortisone or topical antibiotic.
- Topical or oral use of an antibiotic within the last 7 days prior to baseline clinical visit.
- Bleach bathing in the 7 days prior to Baseline clinical visit.
- Current use of Class I-III topical corticosteroids or systemic medications (e.g. Dupixent) potentially affecting eczema or the skin.
- Surgeries or invasive medical procedures planned during course of study.
- Suspected non-compliance or non-cooperation.
- Intake of experimental drugs or experimental topical skin treatments within 30 days prior to study start.
- Mental disability or any other lack of fitness, in the Investigator's opinion, to preclude subject's participation in or ability to complete the study.
- Diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus in medical history.
Sites / Locations
- Center for Clinical StudiesRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Protocol
Control
Standard-of-care (SOC), over-the-counter (OTC) topical colloidal oatmeal formulation with a modified plant oil ("Activated Oil", AO) applied to designated "target lesion sites" and "non-lesion sites" (study sites) twice per day for 14 days, followed by a 7-day regression durability period during when no product is applied.
Standard-of-care (SOC), over-the-counter (OTC) topical colloidal oatmeal formulation amended with deionized water to match the colloidal oatmeal concentration of the Protocol arm applied to designated "target lesion sites" and "non-lesion sites" (study sites) twice per day for 14 days, followed by a 7-day regression durability period during when no product is applied.