Scientists hunt for clues to childhood eczema in skin and blood

NCT ID NCT01782703

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Northwestern University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at skin and blood samples from 505 children with eczema (atopic dermatitis) to find biological markers that explain the disease. Researchers compare these markers to those in adults to see if they are similar. The goal is to better understand what causes eczema in children, which could lead to better treatments in the future.

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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 ECZEMA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

New York, New York, 10065, United States
Northbrook Lurie Children's Outpatient Clinic

Northbrook, Illinois, 60062, United States
Northwestern University

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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