Eczema flare predictor device tested in new study
NCT ID NCT07645820
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 16, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study is testing a handheld device called Nevisense Go to see if it can predict eczema (atopic dermatitis) flares before they become visible or cause symptoms. About 450 people aged 12 to 89 with a history of eczema flares will use the device at home for 90 days. The goal is to develop an algorithm that can estimate the likelihood of a flare based on skin barrier measurements.
Why investors are watching
Castle Biosciences is testing its Nevisense Go device in 450 people with atopic dermatitis to see if skin measurements taken at home can predict a flare before it becomes visible. For a small company, this trial could expand its product beyond its current skin-cancer focus into a new, larger market for chronic skin disease management.
If it works: If the device reliably detects early signs of flares, Castle Biosciences could gain a new commercial product for patients and dermatologists, potentially broadening its revenue base beyond its existing tests.
If it fails: The trial may fail to show that the device predicts flares accurately, or the study could face delays. Clinical trials often fail, and a negative result would likely hurt the company's prospects for this product.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 450 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jun 2026
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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.
Who is studied
The study population includes adolescents and adults aged 12 to 89 years with a documented diagnosis of atopic dermatitis and a recent history of disease flares. The multicenter design is intended to support enrollment of a demographically diverse participant population representative of individuals with atopic dermatitis in the United States.
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12 to 89 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: Participants may be eligible if they: * Are 12 to 89 years old. * Have been diagnosed with atopic dermatitis (eczema). * Have had at least one atopic dermatitis flare within the past 2 months. * Are willing and able to use the Nevisense Go device at home, complete an electronic symptom diary, and attend study visits. * If currently using systemic treatment for atopic dermatitis, have been on the same treatment for at least 3 months and do not plan to change treatment during the study. Exclusion Criteria: Participants may not be eligible if they: * Are unwilling or unable to avoid applying creams, lotions, ointments, or soap to measurement areas for 6 hours before measurements. * Do not have suitable skin areas for study measurements. * Have another skin condition that may affect study assessments. * Are pregnant.
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Conditions
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The places running it
10 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery - Henderson
RECRUITINGHenderson, Nevada, 89052, United States
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Derm Research Institute, PLC
RECRUITINGCaledonia, Michigan, 49316, United States
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Harrison Dermatology
RECRUITINGMissouri City, Texas, 77459, United States
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Las Vegas Dermatology
RECRUITINGLas Vegas, Nevada, 89144, United States
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StracSkin, PLLC
RECRUITINGPortsmouth, New Hampshire, 03801, United States
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U.S. Dermatology Partners
RECRUITINGPhoenix, Arizona, 85006, United States
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U.S. Dermatology Partners Lee's Summit
RECRUITINGLee's Summit, Missouri, 64064, United States
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U.S. Dermatology Partners Rockville
RECRUITINGRockville, Maryland, 20850, United States
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Virginia Clinical Research, Inc
RECRUITINGNorfolk, Virginia, 23502, United States
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West Virginia Research Institute
RECRUITINGMorgantown, West Virginia, 26505, United States
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