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Shower or Towel-Dry first? eczema study tests best moisturizing time

NCT ID NCT07270965

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: University of British Columbia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at whether applying moisturizer while still in the shower or bath is better than applying it after towel drying for teens with eczema. Thirty participants aged 12-18 will try each method for one month and report which they prefer. Researchers will also measure skin hydration and eczema severity to see if timing makes a difference.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
moisturizer
What this could lead to
If this study shows a clear preference or better hydration with one method, it could help teens with eczema manage their skin more effectively.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It tests timing, not a new treatment, so no major breakthrough is expected.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

atopic eczema Eczema

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ATOPIC DERMATITIS (AD) ATOPIC DERMATITIS ECZEMA

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • BC Children's Hospital

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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