Eczema ointment showdown: which works better?
NCT ID NCT07367932
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two prescription ointments, crisaborole and tacrolimus, for treating mild to moderate eczema (atopic dermatitis) in people aged 5 to 25. Researchers will measure how much the skin improves after treatment with each ointment. The goal is to find out which one works better and is safer for managing eczema symptoms.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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About 30 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Feb 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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5 to 25 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with diagnosis of AD, according to Hanifin and Rajka criteria. * Patients of both genders * Age 5-25 years * Baseline Investigator's Static Global Assessment (ISGA) score of mild (2) or moderate (3). Exclusion Criteria: * Clinically infected eczema. * Baseline Investigator's Static Global Assessment (ISGA) score of severe (4). * Associated comorbidities that exacerbate pruritus. * Patients receiving topical treatment for AD and/or pruritus within the past 14 days and/or systemic treatment within the past month. * Pregnancy and lactation if in the childbearing period
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