Active clinical trials for "Eczema"

Approximately 15-20% of children in the United States suffer from the symptoms of atopic dermatitis (eczema), which include pruritus, pain, irritation, and difficulty sleeping. Tencel fabric has been marketed as a superior fabric for children with atopic dermatitis due to improved moisture absorption and decreased bacterial growth compared to cotton and synthetic fabrics. However, no dermatologic studies have been conducted on Tencel fabric. The investigators' objective is to perform a randomized double-blinded trial comparing Tencel garments to traditional cotton for children with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis. The investigators hypothesize that children in the Tencel group will demonstrate improvement in Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) scores, Investigator's Global Assessment, pruritus as measured by ItchyQoL: A Pruritus-Specific Quality of Life Instrument, and Children's Dermatology Life Quality Index (CDQLI) or Infant's Dermatitis Quality of Life Index (IDQoL). An randomized double-blind trial of 12 weeks duration will be conducted. Fifty children age 6 months to 6 years with moderate to severe eczema will be recruited from the Johns Hopkins pediatric dermatology clinic and given 6 weeks of standard skin directed therapy followed by 6 weeks during which children will be randomized to treatment with Tencel vs. cotton therapeutic garments in addition to standard eczema care. The primary outcome will be eczema severity as assessed by EASI score by blinded and trained investigators. Secondary outcomes will include patient-reported eczema symptoms (assessed through quality of life and pruritus scales, CDQLI or IDQoL and ItchyQoL scores) and frequency of infection of eczema lesions. Adherence with wearing study garments and usage of standard eczema treatments (topical corticosteroids and calcineurin inhibitors, emollients, and wet/dry wraps) will also be assessed.

The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of three doses of orvepitant, taken once a day, in the treatment of pruritus associated with atopic dermatitis.

The study will primarily focus on evaluating the benefits of using a lyocell/chitosan/ceramide fabric as a treatment for young children with mild or moderate eczema. More specifically, the study will focus on the upper limb area in these patients and will examine whether wearing a sleeve made from a lyocell/chitosan/ceramide fabric can improve eczema symptoms compared with wearing a cotton sleeve, no sleeve, or the lyocell / chitosan combination. Patients will be evaluated at 3 intervals over a 3-week period using the following four variables: an eczema severity index, amount of itching, bacteria levels in the affected areas of skin, and amount of water loss in the affected areas.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of product 0405 in pediatric subjects with Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis.

The aim of this proof of concept study is to show the safety and efficacy of 0.5 % dermal roflumilast cream in the treatment of atopic dermatitis in adults. This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group study. 2-5 % of the body surface area (BSA) should be covered with a mild form of atopic dermatitis. In a 4-week treatment period 38 mg cream is applied two times daily on 0.5 to 1 % of the BSA. After a screening phase, a washout phase of flexible duration (max 30 days, time depending upon pre-medication), the 28 day treatment phase follows.As roflumilast is a potent antiinflammatory substance, a positive effect on this form of dermal disease is anticipated.

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.

The purpose of this study is to determine whether childhood atopic disease decrease or not after allowing allergic mothers intake of probiotic (Lactobacillus GG) in second trimester, followed by infant intake for 6 months after birth.

The investigators had conducted a double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial studying the effects of 6 months probiotics supplementation from birth on allergic disease and sensitization up to 2 years of age. This follow-up study will extend a further 3 years to 5 years of age for assessing the longer term beneficial effects of this form of probiotics intervention on the incidence of allergic disease and sensitization at 5 years of age.

The purpose of this study is to study the clinical effects of taking probiotics in patients who have moderate to severe atopic dermatitis. There has been several studies showing improvement in the severity of atopic dermatitis after taking probiotics. The mechanism of this improvement is currently unknown. We propose that probiotics improve atopic dermatitis by stimulating, or increasing, the activity of a special type of cell called the T Regulatory cell--which can suppress the activity of allergic disease.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of product 0405 in pediatric subjects with Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis.