Scientists probe skin secrets to unlock eczema mysteries
NCT ID NCT05026554
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study aims to better understand chronic hand eczema and atopic dermatitis by using gentle skin tape strips and imaging to analyze skin changes and genetic activity. Researchers will compare people with these skin conditions to healthy volunteers. The goal is to identify what makes different subtypes unique, which could lead to better treatments in the future.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could reveal key biological differences between eczema subtypes, paving the way for more targeted therapies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly test any new drug or therapy, so benefits for patients are indirect and long-term.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 270 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jun 2021
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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
A total of 140 adult subjects will be enrolled in the study: 120 subjects with moderate to severe chronic hand eczema, and 20 healthy volunteers.
- Ages
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18 to 65 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: All subjects: 1. Male or female subjects aged 18 to 65 years, inclusive, at the time of consent. 2. Subject is willing to participate and is capable of giving informed consent. Note: Consent must be obtained prior to any study-related procedures. 3. Subject must be willing to comply with all study procedures and must be available for the duration of the study. CHE subjects only: 4. Subject has at least a 6-month history of CHE before Screening (information obtained from medical chart or subject's physician, or directly from the subject). 5. Subject has moderate to severe CHE as defined by an IGA score of ≥3 at Screening and Day 1. 6. Subject has CHE covering ≥0.25% of BSA on palmar surface of hands at Screening and Day 1. 7. Subjects has CHE that can be categorized in one of the following CHE subtypes at Day 1: * Atopic hand eczema (without wet-work or excessive contact with irritants) * Irritant contact hand eczema without atopic disease * Hyperkeratotic hand eczema without atopic disease * Vesicular hand dermatitis without atopic disease * Allergic contact hand eczema without atopic disease * Idiopathic hand eczema without wet-work, excessive contact with irritants, atopic disease, hyperkeratotic morphology, allergic contact hand eczema and vesicular hand eczema. Subjects with only AD: 8. Subject has clinically confirmed diagnosis of active atopic dermatitis, according to Hanifin and Rajka criteria. 9. Subject has at least a 6-month history of AD and had no significant flares in AD for at least 4 weeks before Screening (information obtained from medical chart or subject's physician, or directly from the subject). 10. Subject has moderate to severe AD as defined by a vIGA-AD score of ≥3 at Screening and Day 1. 11. Subject has AD covering ≥0.5% of BSA at Screening and Day 1. 12. Subject has an AD lesion covering ≥0.25% of BSA on the forearm at Screening and Day 1.Healthy Volunteers only: 13. Subject is in good general health, according to the investigator's judgment based on medical history and physical examination. Exclusion Criteria: All subjects: 1. Subject has a history of skin disease or presence of skin condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would interfere with the study assessments. 2. Subject has used systemic antibiotics within 2 weeks prior to Day 1. 3. Subject has used topical antibiotics within 1 week prior to Day 1. 4. Subject has used topical products containing urea or salicylic acid within 1 week prior to Day 1. 5. Subject has received any marketed or investigational biological agent within 12 weeks or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) prior to Day 1. 6. Subject is currently receiving a nonbiological investigational product or device or has received one within 4 weeks prior to Day 1. 7. Subject has had excessive sun exposure, is planning a trip to a sunny climate, or has used tanning booths within 4 weeks prior to Day 1. Use of sunscreen products are recommended when exposure cannot be avoided. 8. Subject is a female who is pregnant or who is planning to become pregnant during the study. CHE subjects only: 9. Subject has clinically infected chronic hand eczema on hands and/or wrists. 10. Subject with suspected or proven hand eczema protein contact dermatitis. 11. Subject has used doxepin within 1 week prior to Day 1. 12. Subject has used hydroxyzine or diphenhydramine within 1 week prior to Day 1. 13. Subject has used any topical medicated treatment that could affect CHE within 1 week prior to Day 1, including, but not limited to, topical corticosteroids, topical retinoids, crisaborole, calcineurin inhibitors, tars, antimicrobials, medical devices, and bleach baths. 14. Subject has used alitretinoin, isotretinoin, acitretin or other systemic retinoids within 4 weeks before Day 1, or has not completely recovered from its side effects. 15. Subject has used systemic treatments (other than biologics) that could have an impact on CHE less than 4 weeks prior to Day 1 (eg, calcineurin inhibitors, methotrexate, cyclosporin, hydroxycarbamide \[hydroxyurea\], azathioprine), or systemic steroids (including oral or injectable corticosteroids). Note: Intranasal corticosteroids, eye or ear drops containing corticosteroids, and inhaled corticosteroids for stable medical conditions are allowed. 16. Subject has used dupilumab within 12 weeks prior to Day 1. 17. Subject has received any UV-B phototherapy (including tanning beds) or excimer laser within 4 weeks prior to Day 1. 18. Subject has had psoralen-UV-A (PUVA) treatment within 4 weeks prior to Day 1. Subjects with only AD: 19. Subject has clinically infected AD. 20. Subject has AD lesion on hand and/or feet at screening or Day 1. 21. Subject has received an intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) therapy within 12 weeks prior to Day 1. 22. Subject has used doxepin within 1 week prior to Day 1. 23. Subject has used hydroxyzine or diphenhydramine within 1 week prior to Day 1. 24. Subject has used any topical, medicated treatment that could affect AD within 1 week prior to Day 1, including, but not limited to, topical corticosteroids, crisaborole, calcineurin inhibitors, ruxolitinib, tars, antimicrobials, medical devices, and bleach baths. 25. Subject has used systemic treatments (other than biologics) that could affect AD less than 4 weeks prior to Day 1, including, but not limited to, retinoids, calcineurin inhibitors, methotrexate, cyclosporine, hydroxycarbamide (hydroxyurea), azathioprine, oral/injectable corticosteroids, baricitinib, upadacitinib, and abrocitinib. 26. Subject has used dupilumab within 12 weeks prior to Day 1. 27. Subject has received any UV-B phototherapy (including tanning beds) or excimer laser within 4 weeks prior to Day 1. 28. Subject has had PUVA treatment within 4 weeks prior to Day 1. Note: Intranasal corticosteroids and inhaled corticosteroids are allowed. Eye and ear drops containing corticosteroids are allowed. 29. Subject has used tralokinumab within 12 weeks prior to Day 1. Healthy Volunteers only: 30. Subject has history of atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis, or asthma.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Innovaderm Research
RECRUITINGMontreal, Quebec, H2X 2V1, Canada
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