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Atopic DermatitisPhase 4NCT01065714

A Study to Investigate the Use of Hydrogel Vehicle in Maintaining the Skin Barrier in Persons With Atopic Dermatitis

A Phase 4 study testing Eucerin Lotion in people with Atopic Dermatitis, run by Derm Research, PLLC at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

While the repair of the epidermal barrier in atopic dermatitis is of major importance in the treatment of atopic dermatitis, most of the vehicles used may actually cause a worsening of an impaired epidermal barrier. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 12 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Atopic Dermatitis
What is being tested?
Eucerin Lotion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
20 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Feb 2010to Nov 2010
Phase
Phase 4
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 12 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Definitive diagnosis of atopic dermatitis as characterized by Hanifin and Rajka criteria:
  • 3 out of 4 major characteristics
  • At least 3 minor characteristics
  • Mild to moderate disease score of 2 or 3 by Investigator Global Assessment
  • Minimum 5% Body Surface Area at Baseline
  • Uniformly bilateral signs and symptoms of atopic dermatitis
  • Able to understand and comply with the requirements of the study and sign Informed Consent/HIPAA forms. Subjects under the legal age of consent must also have written informed consent of the parent or legal guardian.

Who cannot join

  • Allergy or sensitivity to any component of the test articles.
  • Subjects who have not complied with the proper washout periods for prohibited medications.
  • Significant coagulation disorder or any medical condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, contraindicates the subject's participation in the study.
  • Recent alcohol or drug abuse is evident.
  • History of poor cooperation, non-compliance with medical treatment or unreliability
  • Participation in an investigational drug study within 30 days of the Baseline Visit.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • DermResearch, PLLC

    Louisville, Kentucky, 40217

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About this study

Official title: Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL) and Corneometry With Hydrogel Vehicle in the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis - A Randomized, Investigator-Blind Pilot Study

While the repair of the epidermal barrier in atopic dermatitis is of major importance in the treatment of atopic dermatitis, most of the vehicles used may actually cause a worsening of an impaired epidermal barrier. Hydrogel vehicle is anecdotally known to be moisturizing and hydrating.This study will compare the use of Hydrogel vehicle and Eucerin Lotion in maintaining the epidermal barrier in subjects with atopic dermatitis.

Being tested
Hydrogel vehicle, Eucerin Lotion
Keywords
Transepidermal water loss, Epidermal barrier, Skin hydration
Medical subject headings
Dermatitis, Atopic

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Hydrogel vehicleDrug

    Each morning and evening, gently wash the target area with warm water and gently pat dry with soft towel. Once dry place a small amount of Hydrogel vehicle onto the tip of your finger. Place a dab of the Hydrogel vehicle on either the left or right side of the body as instructed. (Do not use Hydrogel vehicle and Eucerin lotion on the same side of the body.)

  • Eucerin LotionDrug

    Each morning and evening, gently wash the area with warm water and pat dry with a soft towel. Once dry, place a small amount of Eucerin lotion to the target area on either the left or right side of the body as instructed. (Do not use Eucerin and Hydrogel vehicle on the same side of the body.)

Study groups in NCT01065714
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Hydrogel vehicleExperimentalParallel designed study. Split body treatment
Receives: Drug: Hydrogel vehicle
Eucerin LotionActive comparatorParallel study design. Split body study.
Receives: Drug: Eucerin Lotion

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Percent Change of Trans Epidermal Water Loss (TEWL) With Use of Eucerin Lotion

    The average of three sequential Tewameter 300 meter readings taken at a minimum of one minute intervals on targeted area of body half treated with Eucerin lotion

    Measured: Day 1 to Day 14

  2. Percent Change of Trans Epidural Water Loss (TEWL) With the Use of Hydrogel Vehicle

    The average of three sequential Tewameter 300 meter readings taken at a minimum of one minute intervals on target areas of body half treated with Hydrogel vehicle

    Measured: Day 1 to Day 14

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Percentage of Participants With an Increase in Skin Hydration Using Eucerin Lotion on Targeted Area on One Half of Body

    Five timed readings ( 0, 15, 30, 45 and 60 minutes) were taken using the Corneometer 825 meter on subjects using Eucerin lotion on targeted area on one half of body

    Measured: Baseline to 14 days

  2. Percentage of Participants With an Increase in Skin Hydration Using Hydrogel Vehicle on Targeted Area of One Half of Body.

    Five timed readings at (0, 15, 30, 45 and 60 minutes) were taken, using the Corneometer 825 meter, on participants using Hydrogel vehicle

    Measured: Baseline to 14 days

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted9 Feb 2010 (estimated)
  2. Study startFeb 2010
  3. Primary completionNov 2010
  4. Study completionNov 2010

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Investigator
Enrolment
20 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01065714
Sponsor's protocol ID
HGV0901
Status last verified
Apr 2013
First submitted
8 Feb 2010
Last updated
25 Apr 2013
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing Eucerin Lotion in people with Atopic Dermatitis, run by Derm Research, PLLC at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 7 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 25 Apr 2013. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 25 Apr 2013). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Percent Change of Trans Epidermal Water Loss (TEWL) With Use of Eucerin Lotion (time frame: Day 1 to Day 14). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 25 Apr 2013.

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