ECZEMA

This early study will test whether a daily omega-3 cream and serum can change the balance of bacteria on eczema-affected skin. Ten adults with eczema will apply the treatment for 14 days, and researchers will measure four types of bacteria before and after. The study is explorato…

This study looks at whether lowering salt in your diet can make eczema less severe. Forty adults with eczema will eat a low-salt diet for 24 weeks. For 5 weeks they'll take salt pills, and for another 5 weeks they'll take placebo pills, to see the real effect of sodium. Researche…

This study compares two prescription ointments, crisaborole and tacrolimus, for treating mild to moderate eczema (atopic dermatitis) in people aged 5 to 25. Researchers will measure how much the skin improves after treatment with each ointment. The goal is to find out which one w…

This study tests whether letting patients report their symptoms online can help doctors schedule follow-up visits only when needed. About 250 adults with chronic skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis will either get standard fixed appointments or flexible scheduling based on m…

This study in Côte d'Ivoire tests whether giving mothers a cash reward for breastfeeding until their child is 24 months old increases breastfeeding rates and improves child and maternal health. About 1,040 mothers will either receive the cash incentive or just educational materia…

This study will test a new, gentle device that collects fluid from the skin of babies up to 6 months old. Researchers want to see if it's comfortable and can measure chemical signals that may explain why some babies get eczema. By comparing healthy babies and those with eczema, t…

This study looks at how caring for a child with mild to moderate eczema (atopic dermatitis) affects caregivers' work and family life. About 100 Canadian caregivers will answer questionnaires about missed work, reduced productivity, and family impact. The goal is to better underst…