Active clinical trials for "Eczema"

24 weeks open-label study with dupilumab and narrowband UVB phototherapy three times weekly for 12 weeks followed by 12 weeks of dupilumab monotherapy.

The aim of this exploratory study is to investigate the short- and long-term efficacy and tolerability of a cosmetic product combination consisting of a body lotion and an intensive care product in subjects with atopic eczema over 3 months of use. Efficacy is assessed by instrumental measurements of skin condition (sub-panel), clinical examinations, and questionnaires.

Patients with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis will be asked to participate in helping the study team determine how well the medication works for atopic dermatitis. Participants will not be told that adherence will be monitored. Patients will be dispensed topical crisaborole 2% ointment (Eucrisa®) in a medication tube fitted with a Medication Event Monitoring System (MEMS) cap if they agree to participate. This cap records dates and times the bottle is opened and this data can be downloaded and tabulated with the associated software. Investigators and subjects will be blinded to the adherence data until the final treatment (12 month) session. The study subjects will be randomized to two groups. After baseline visit, both groups will come for a follow-up visit at 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months. The intervention group will also be asked to complete an online treatment response survey designed to improve adherence at weekly intervals for 6 weeks, then monthly thereafter. The study will consist of a 12-month Treatment Phase. Study subjects will be instructed to apply the medication twice daily (morning and evening) to all of their AD lesions. They will be instructed to apply the smallest amount of study medication possible that is sufficient to cover all lesions. These instructions are standard-of-care for patients with AD. Subjects will be asked to bring their medication tubes with them at each visit. At each visit, the study coordinator will weigh the medication tube and download the MEMS cap data. Disclosure of the adherence monitoring will occur at the 12 month visit (or end of treatment), at which time the results of the subject's adherence behavior will be used to supply individualized treatment options for each subject (feedback session). At each visit, drug tubes will be measured for weight to determine the amount of study medication used. This data will be correlated with the extent of BSA involved and the response of the disease. The MEMS caps will be downloaded at each visit.

The study aims to assess the effects of daily consumption of nutrients-fortified eggs on eczema condition in individuals with eczema. It is hypothesised that daily consumption of nutrients-fortified egg, which is rich in antioxidants, will improve eczema conditions in individuals with eczema as compared to consumption of regular eggs.

Vitamin D is known to have a regulatory influence on both the immune system and skin barrier function. Studies in paediatric populations have found an inverse association of vitamin D levels and with both prevalence and severity of atopic dermatitis (AD). Trials of vitamin D as a treatment for AD are limited in number and size. There has never been a placebo-controlled randomised controlled trial of stoss high dose versus daily standard dose for the treatment of AD. Further, no trials have explored the presence of vitamin D pathway genes and response to treatment of AD. This pilot study will be used as a reference to determine outcomes and feasibility for undertaking a larger and more in depth definitive study.

Medical imaging commonly involves the use of radiation, such as x-rays, that can give detailed images of internal structures of the body but can carry a small risk of tissue damage due to the radiation involved. As such, the number of x-rays and computed tomography (CT) scans that an individual can have has to be minimised. Methods have recently been developed that make use of electromagnetic radiation for imaging purposes at terahertz (THz) frequencies, the region of the spectrum between millimetre wavelengths and infrared. Terahertz spectroscopic imaging uses low power levels such that adverse effects on tissues are insignificant and is safe for in vivo imaging of humans [1]. The terahertz region is between the radio frequency region and the optical region generally associated with lasers. Both the IEEE RF safety standard and the ANSI Laser safety standard have limits into the terahertz region. The focus of this project is to investigate THz spectroscopic imaging as a new and powerful tool for analysing skin properties, termed "THz skinometry". The novelty in this project lies in tailoring the instrumentation and algorithms of THz scanning to accurately measure properties of human skin (e.g. hydration levels and skin thickness) in vivo. The customised non-contact and pressure-controlled contact THz probes developed will be able to do spectroscopic measurements of skin in vivo at the molecular level. This will be the first demonstration of in vivo THz imaging of skin globally and will facilitate quantitative characterisation of skin in a way that has hitherto not been possible and could lead to a step change in THz technology usage (similar to that currently used in airport security scanners).

Atopic Dermatitis (AD), otherwise known as (atopic) eczema, is a chronic relapsing inflammatory skin disease. For difficult-to-treat AD, treatment options are limited. A better understanding of the underlying immunological cause, led to development of new, targeted therapies. For evaluating effectiveness and making treatment decisions for these new therapies, only 2 subjective methods exist: 1. clinical scores (AD-severity scored by a physician using structured scoring system), 2. questionnaires (completed by AD-patients). Therefore, an objective AD-severity assessment method might provide benefits for clinical practice. In this study, it is evaluated whether scratching and sleep parameters, obtained with a smartwatch worn by AD-patients, provide added value for clinical practice in dermatology. The usability of this smartwatch system is evaluated by AD-patients.

Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is a common chronic, recurrent, and inflammatory skin disease in children. The incidence of moderate to severe AD in infants aged 1-12 months in our country is as high as 25.41%, which is related to subsequent allergic diseases and affects Children's emotions and growth. There are limited drugs that can be used for infant AD. The current guidelines recommend early use of functional skin care products to prevent and treat AD by repairing the skin barrier, moisturizing, and anti-inflammatory. Neonatal jaundice is one of the most common neonatal diseases. 20% of children with jaundice need phototherapy. It is a simple and effective method for jaundice. Studies have found that phototherapy can convert Th2 to Th1, leading to an imbalance of pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory, which induces allergies. We speculate that it is of great value to take protective measures such as skin moisturizing during phototherapy for jaundice in children at high risk of allergies. This project intends to take the lead in conducting a randomized controlled study on the use of baby moisturizing products during neonatal phototherapy. Through evaluation projects such as skin microecology analysis, serum allergy indicators and AD clinical manifestations, it is verified that the use of functional skin care products in phototherapy of newborns with high allergies can delay and reduce the severity of AD in infants.

This prospective, non-interventional research registry is designed to study the comparative effectiveness and comparative safety of approved treatments for patients with atopic dermatitis under the care of a licensed dermatologist or qualified physician extender. Secondary objectives include analyzing the epidemiology and natural history of the disease, its comorbidities, and current treatment practices. Condition or disease : Atopic Dermatitis

Study on ophthalmological comorbidities and the underlying pathomechanisms of conjunctivitis during dupilumab treatment in atopic dermatitis (AD) patients. Patients participate in the Bioday Registry.