Epidermolysis bullosa
MONDO:0006541Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a group of genetic skin diseases that cause the skin to blister very easily. Blisters form in response to minor injuries or friction, such as rubbing or scratching. There are four main types of epidermolysis bullosa: dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa Epidermolysis bullosa simplex Junctional epidermolysis bullosa Kindler Syndrome Identifying the exact type can be hard because there are many subtypes of EB. Within each type or subtype, a person may be mildly or severely affected. The disease can range from being a minor inconvenience to completely disabling, and fatal in some cases. Most types of EB are inherited. The inheritance pattern may be autosomal dominant or autosomal recessive. Management involves protecting the skin, reducing friction against the skin, and keeping the skin cool.
Also known as: epidermolysis bullosa, EB
45 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New hope for blistering skin diseases: drug targets antibodies to heal wounds
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase study tests whether the drug efgartigimod (VYVGART) can lower harmful collagen VII antibodies and improve wound healing in people with two rare blistering skin conditions: recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB) and epidermolysis bullosa acquisita (EBA)…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M. Peter Marinkovich • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Oxygen chamber therapy put to the test for dozens of diseases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will test hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) — breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber — for over 30 conditions, including long COVID, Crohn's disease, frostbite, and multiple sclerosis. Researchers will track 100 patients to see if HBOT improves their quality of …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Jay C. Buckey Jr. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New cream could help kids with 'Butterfly Skin' heal faster
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests whether a cream called SD-101 can help close wounds in children with epidermolysis bullosa (EB), a condition that causes fragile, blistering skin. About 80 children aged 1 month to 12 years will apply the cream or a placebo to their whole body for 2 month…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Paradigm Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New cream aims to soothe butterfly skin in Late-Stage trial
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis Phase 3 study tests the safety of SD-101 cream (6% allantoin) in 80 people with epidermolysis bullosa, a condition that causes fragile, blistering skin. Participants must have completed a prior study (SD-007). The main goal is to track any side effects over time.
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Paradigm Therapeutics • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Skin deep: european study probes the hidden emotional toll of skin diseases
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how people with skin conditions (like eczema, psoriasis, or skin cancer) manage stress, feel lonely, and bounce back from challenges. Researchers will compare 375 adults with and without skin disease across 15 European countries using questionnaires. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC