Could a milk protein cream soothe Kids' eczema?

NCT ID NCT07259343

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tests whether a cream made with glycomacropeptide, a milk protein, can reduce eczema symptoms in children aged 2 to 12 with mild atopic dermatitis. Twenty children will apply either the glycomacropeptide cream or a standard moisturizer twice daily for four weeks. Researchers will track changes in skin severity, itching, sleep quality, and skin bacteria levels.

What this could mean

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Active substance
glycomacropeptide cream
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new topical option to reduce itching and skin severity in children with mild eczema.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 20 children, so results may not apply broadly. The cream may not outperform a standard emollient.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 20 people

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Started

Sep 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

2 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged between 2 and 12 years. * Clinical diagnosis of atopic dermatitis according to Hanifin and Rajka criteria. * Mild atopic dermatitis with SCORAD \<25 points. * Written informed consent signed by parents or legal guardian. Exclusion Criteria: * Age younger than 2 years or older than 12 years. * Moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (SCORAD \>25 points). * Presence of other dermatoses in addition to atopic dermatitis. * Background of hypersensitivity or anaphylaxis to any components of the vehicle cream. * Allergy or hypersensitivity to glycomacropeptide. * Inability to attend follow-up medical consultations or to adhere to the treatment schedule. * Any clinical reason determined by the clinical investigator that makes the child unsuitable for the study.

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Locations

  • Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes

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    Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, 20100, Mexico

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