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Can an amino acid supplement calm childhood eczema?

NCT ID NCT07670676

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a supplement containing L-histidine, along with a topical oil or lotion and unscented soap, could improve mild-to-moderate eczema in children. Forty children ages 1 to 12 were split into two groups: one received a powder supplement and the other a gummy supplement, both with the same amount of L-histidine. Researchers measured changes in eczema severity using standard scoring tools. The goal was to see if this combination could ease symptoms like itching, redness, and dryness.

What this could mean

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Active substance
L-histidine (amino acid) in powder or gummy supplements, plus topical oil or lotion and unscented soap
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug way to ease eczema symptoms in children.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 40 children and no control group. Results may not apply to all kids, and supplements are not a substitute for medical treatment.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

40 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2025

Finished

Mar 2026

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

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Ages

1 year to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Sex: female and male; * Age : from 1 to 12 years old; * Phototype: I to IV; * Type: Caucasian; * Child having mild to moderate eczema and atopic dermatitis (including but not limited to flakiness, irritation, itching and dryness); * No change in hygiene, cosmetics - except for the product(s) under study - during the entire study duration; * Subjects/Subjects parent's agreeing not to change lifestyle habits of child during the study duration. * Healthy child; * Child whose at least one parent/legal guardian has given freely and expressly her/his informed consent; * Child whose at least one parent/legal guardian is willing to adhere to the protocol and study procedures; * Child with Polish citizenship. Exclusion Criteria: * Cutaneous pathology on the study zone (other than atopic dermatitis); * Use of topical or systemic treatment during the previous weeks liable to interfere with the assessment of the cutaneous acceptability/efficacy of the study product (the subjects are allowed to use their topical corticosteroids during the study if needed; the information about the treatment and the number of applications must be noted in the daily log); * Child having undergone a surgery under general anesthesia within the previous month; * Excessive exposure to sunlight or UV-rays within the previous month; * Child enrolled in another clinical trial during the study period.

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Conditions

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Locations

  • Eurofins Dermscan Poland

    Gdansk, Poland

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