Junctional epidermolysis bullosa
MONDO:0017612Junctional epidermolysis bullosa (JEB) is a form of inherited epidermolysis bullosa characterized by involvement of the skin and mucous membranes, and is defined by the formation of blistering lesions between the epidermis and the dermis at the lamina lucida level of the cutaneous basement membrane zone and by healing of lesions with atrophy and/or exuberant granulation tissue formation.
Also known as: EBJ, JEB, epidermolysis bullosa atrophicans, junctional epidermolysis bullosa, epidermolysis bullosa hereditaria letalis, epidermolysis bullosa, junctional
16 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New gel could help heal wounds in rare skin disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a gel called Oleogel-S10 on skin wounds in people with inherited epidermolysis bullosa (EB), a condition that causes fragile, blistering skin. The trial includes 6 Japanese children and adults with junctional or dystrophic EB. Participants apply the gel to wounds…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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AI reads your skin: new tool aims to help doctors spot rashes and moles
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a software tool called Belle.ai that uses artificial intelligence to help doctors diagnose common skin diseases. About 400 patients at dermatology clinics will have three photos taken of their skin condition. The AI will analyze the photos and suggest possib…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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New gel could ease pain and heal wounds for kids with butterfly skin
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a gel called TCP-25 on people with epidermolysis bullosa (EB), a condition that causes fragile skin and painful blisters. About 32 people aged 4 and older with certain types of EB will have two matching wounds treated—one with the study gel and one with a placebo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Xinnate AB • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New program aims to reduce shame from chronic illness
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a group counseling program called Healing HEARTS to help people with conditions like obesity, skin disease, cancer, HIV, diabetes, or chronic pain deal with internalized stigma. Participants will either join the counseling program or a peer support group. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Scientists seek skin samples to unlock disease secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects biological samples—like blood, skin biopsies, and swabs—from people with or at risk for skin diseases, as well as healthy volunteers. Researchers will use these samples to study the causes of skin conditions and explore potential treatments. Up to 700 particip…
Sponsor: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Cancer Patients' skin woes under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how skin conditions related to cancer or cancer treatments affect the well-being of cancer patients and survivors. About 1,025 participants will fill out questionnaires about their skin condition. The goal is to better understand these effects and improve trea…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Does a Wound-Healing gel raise cancer risk? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 580 people with dystrophic or junctional epidermolysis bullosa (EB) for up to 5 years. Researchers want to see if using Filsuvez, a birch bark extract gel that helps heal blisters, changes the risk of developing skin cancer. Participants receive standard care, …
Sponsor: Amryt Pharma • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 19:06 UTC