Mushroom cream soothes baby skin rashes in new study
NCT ID NCT07479004
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a cream paste containing pleuran (a beta-glucan from oyster mushrooms) on 110 children with diaper rash, perioral dermatitis, or neonatal pustulosis. Participants applied the cream 2-3 times daily for up to 2 weeks without other treatments. Researchers measured redness and overall skin improvement, and monitored safety and tolerability.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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110 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2024
- Finished
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Dec 2024
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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3 weeks and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * signed informed consent * age from 3 weeks * at least one of the following diagnoses: perioral dermatitis, diaper dermatitis, neonatal pustulosis Exclusion Criteria: * refused to sign informed consent * application of topical corticosteroids, antihistamines, other immunomodulatory preparations (e.g. beta-glucans) at time of inclusion * using of oral corticosteroids, antihistamines at time of inclusion * known intolerance to any ingredients contained in the investigational product
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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General outpatient clinic for children and adolescents
Banská Bystrica, 974 01, Slovakia
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General outpatient clinic for children and adolescents
Bratislava, 821 01, Slovakia
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General outpatient clinic for children and adolescents
Bratislava, 821 07, Slovakia
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General outpatient clinic for children and adolescents
Bratislava, 841 01, Slovakia
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General outpatient clinic for children and adolescents
Bratislava, 841 07, Slovakia
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General outpatient clinic for children and adolescents
Bratislava, 851 01, Slovakia
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General outpatient clinic for children and adolescents
Brezno, 977 01, Slovakia
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General outpatient clinic for children and adolescents
Dolný Kubín, 026 01, Slovakia
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General outpatient clinic for children and adolescents
Dunajská Streda, 929 01, Slovakia
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General outpatient clinic for children and adolescents
Košice, 04001, Slovakia
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General outpatient clinic for children and adolescents
Martin, 036 01, Slovakia
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General outpatient clinic for children and adolescents
Ružomberok, 034 01, Slovakia
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General outpatient clinic for children and adolescents
Trnava, 917 01, Slovakia
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General outpatient clinic for children and adolescents
Zlaté Moravce, 95301, Slovakia
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General outpatient clinic for children and adolescents
Žiar nad Hronom, 96501, Slovakia
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