Scientists probe blood immune clues in common Dandruff-Like skin condition
NCT ID NCT07297446
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at immune cells in the blood of 15 adults with seborrheic dermatitis (a chronic, flaky skin condition) and 15 healthy people. Researchers measured different types of immune cells and chemicals to see if there are differences between the two groups. They also asked about diet to explore possible links. This is a small pilot study meant to gather information for future research, not to test a treatment.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2024
- Finished
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Jun 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population will consist of people affected by SD (Seborrheic Dermatitis), both female and male, aged between 45 and 75 years, and healthy subjects selected from personnel undergoing routine examinations by the IFO Occupational Health Unit (Medicina del Lavoro IFO) and among members, friends, and relatives of the personnel of the Cutaneous Physiopathology Unit (UOC Fisiopatologia Cutanea).
- Ages
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45 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients affected by Facial Seborrheic Dermatitis (SD) of mild to moderate severity; other sebaceous areas of the body may also be affected. Both sexes. Age 45-75 years. Treatments for SD, topical and/or systemic, suspended for at least two (2) weeks. Willingness to comply with the appointments/procedures required by the study. Signature of the informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Concomitant dermatological conditions, such as, for example, atopic dermatitis, rosacea, acne, psoriasis, besides the inclusion condition (Seborrheic Dermatitis). Diagnosed neurodegenerative diseases. Ongoing pharmacological treatment, topical or systemic, for Seborrheic Dermatitis (SD). Immunosuppression. HIV seropositivity.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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San Gallicano Dermatological Institute IRCCS
Roma, Italy, 00144, Italy
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