New eczema drug tested to soothe Kids' itching skin

NCT ID NCT01840605

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Apr 16, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study tested if a medication called TAU-284 was as good as an existing drug (ketotifen) at reducing itch in children with atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema. Over 300 children, aged 7 to 15, took part in this two-week, double-blind trial. The main goal was to see if the new drug could relieve the symptom of itching as effectively as the standard treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Medical Corporation Kojinkai Asanuma Dermatology Clinic

    Hokkaido, Japan

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