New cream shows promise for kids with severe eczema

NCT ID NCT05186805

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a cream called tapinarof in 36 children aged 2 to 17 with severe eczema covering large areas of skin. The goal was to see how much of the drug gets into the body and whether it is safe. Children applied the cream once daily, and researchers monitored side effects and drug levels.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

tapinarof cream, 1%

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward a new topical treatment option for children with severe eczema.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase study focused on safety and drug levels, not on proving effectiveness. The cream may not work for all children or could cause skin irritation.

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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.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dermavant Investigative Site

    Thousand Oaks, California, 91320, United States

  • Dermavant Investigative Site

    Centennial, Colorado, 80112, United States

  • Dermavant Investigative Site

    Coral Gables, Florida, 33146, United States

  • Dermavant Investigative Site

    Hialeah, Florida, 33016, United States

  • Dermavant Investigative Site

    Miami Lakes, Florida, 33014, United States

  • Dermavant Investigative Site

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

  • Dermavant Investigative Site

    Summerville, South Carolina, 29445, United States

  • Dermavant Investigative Site

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • Dermavant Investigative Site

    San Antonio, Texas, 78213, United States

  • Dermavant Investigative Site

    Calgary, Alberta, T3A 2N1, Canada