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Can a drug calm severe eczema itch when the rash is mild? a new study investigates

NCT ID NCT06192563

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First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looks at teenagers aged 12 to 17 who have severe atopic dermatitis (eczema) with intense itching but only a mild to moderate rash. They are being treated with dupilumab (Dupixent), a standard medication. The goal is to see how well dupilumab controls itching, improves sleep and quality of life, and affects eczema in sensitive areas like the face, hands, and genitals. Researchers will follow participants for 52 weeks to track these outcomes in real-world settings.

What this could mean

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Active substance
dupilumab (Dupixent)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that dupilumab helps teens with severe itching even when their eczema rash is not widespread, improving sleep, daily life, and sensitive skin areas.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be less definitive. It is also limited to a specific group of teens in Italy, so findings may not apply to everyone.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 230 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Nov 2023

Expected to finish

Mar 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

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.

Who is studied

Pediatric (aged 6 months to 17 years) participants who suffer from severe AD with EASI score \< 16 for adolescents (age 12-17 years) and \< 21 for children (age 6 months-11 years), and who are eligible for systemic therapy according to Italian reimbursement criteria.

Ages

6 months to 17 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female, aged between 6 months and 17 years at the baseline visit. * Patients with AD who have been prescribed dupilumab as per clinical practice (according to AIFA reimbursement policy) and who fulfill the following criteria: \-- Adolescents (12 to 17 years old) with EASI \< 16 and children (6 months to 11 years of age) with EASI \< 21 and. 1. Children's Dermatology Life Quality Index (cDLQI)\* ≥ 10 and / or 2. Itch NRS ≥ 7 and / or 3. Localization in visible or sensitive areas (head/neck/hands or genitals) * Participants/ caregivers able to understand and complete study-related questionnaires. * Provided signed informed consent or parental/legally acceptable representative consent and participant assent where applicable. * Only for adolescents and children 6-11 years of age. Exclusion Criteria: * Use of dupilumab within 6 months prior to study entry. * Participants currently participating in any interventional clinical trial that modifies patient care. * Any condition that, in the opinion of the Investigator, may interfere with participant's ability to participate in the study (e.g., substance abuse). The above information is not intended to contain all considerations relevant to a potential participation in a clinical trial.

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Conditions

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  2. The places running it

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Investigational Site Number: 001

    RECRUITING

    Milan, 20122, Italy

  • Investigational Site Number: 002

    RECRUITING

    Bologna, 40138, Italy

  • Investigational Site Number: 004

    RECRUITING

    Florence, 50139, Italy

  • Investigational Site Number: 005

    RECRUITING

    Roma, 00133, Italy

  • Investigational Site Number: 006

    RECRUITING

    Brescia, 25123, Italy

  • Investigational Site Number: 009

    RECRUITING

    Roma, 00168, Italy

  • Investigational Site Number: 010

    RECRUITING

    Naples, 80131, Italy

  • Investigational Site Number: 011

    RECRUITING

    Naples, 80138, Italy

  • Investigational Site Number: 014

    RECRUITING

    Verona, 37134, Italy

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