New cream offers hope for kids with stubborn eczema
NCT ID NCT06832618
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a prescription cream called ruxolitinib for children and teens (ages 6 to 17) with moderate eczema. The cream is applied to the skin to reduce redness, itching, and rash. Researchers want to see if it works better than a cream with no medicine and check for side effects.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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159 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2025
- Expected to finish
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Sep 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.
- Ages
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6 to 17 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: * Aged 6 to \< 18 years at the VC Day 1 visit. * Diagnosis of AD as defined by the Hanifin and Rajka (1980) criteria. * AD duration of at least 3 months for 6 to 11 year olds and at least 2 years for 12 to \< 18 year olds (participant/parent/guardian may verbally report signs and symptoms of AD). * EASI score \> 7 at the screening and VC Day 1 visits. * IGA score of 3 at the screening and VC Day 1 visits. * Percent BSA (excluding the scalp) with AD involvement of at least 3% and up to 20% at the screening and VC Day 1 visits. * Itch NRS or WI NRS score ≥ 4 at the screening and VC Day 1 visits, defined as the average of the 7 days directly before the VC/Day 1 visit, with Itch NRS or WI NRS values available for at least 4 of the 7 days. * Documented recent history (within 12 months before the screening visit) of inadequate response, intolerance, or contraindication to TCSs and TCIs as follows: * Inadequate response: * For TCSs: Inability of a given TCS to induce and maintain remission or to contain the AD severity at an acceptable level (comparable to an IGA score of 0 \[clear\] or 1 \[almost clear\]) despite treatment for 28 days or for the maximum duration recommended by the product prescribing information (eg, 14 days for superpotent TCSs), whichever is shorter and * For TCIs: Inability of a given TCI to induce and maintain remission or to contain the AD severity at an acceptable level (comparable to an IGA score of 0 \[clear\] or 1 \[almost clear\]) despite treatment according to the product prescribing information. Note: Documented (within 12 months before the screening visit) systemic treatment for AD (eg, oral corticosteroids, cyclosporine, methotrexate, azathioprine, mycophenolate mofetil) or phototherapy or photo(chemo)therapy can also be considered as a surrogate for inadequate response to TCSs and TCIs. • Intolerance: Clinically relevant side effects, safety risks, or skin tolerability issues that outweigh the potential treatment benefits and are the reason why a topical treatment could not be restarted or continued. Note: Documented history (more than 12 months prior to the screening visit) of clinically significant adverse reactions with use of TCSs and/or TCIs that in the opinion of the investigator outweigh the benefits of restarting treatment would also be considered as evidence of intolerance. • Contraindication: As defined in the product prescribing information. * Agreement by participants and guardians to discontinue all agents used by the participant to treat AD from the screening visit through the final safety follow-up visit, except as outlined in the protocol. * For sexually active participants, willingness to take appropriate contraceptive measures to avoid pregnancy or fathering a child for the duration of study participation with the exception of prepubescent participants. Note: Female participants who have reached menarche must have a negative urine pregnancy test at the screening and baseline visits before the first application of study cream at baseline. They must also take appropriate precautions to avoid pregnancy from the screening visit through the safety follow-up visit. \- Ability to comprehend and willingness to sign an ICF or written informed consent of the parent(s) or legal guardian and a verbal or written assent from the participant when possible. Note: A signed written ICF must be obtained for inclusion; see protocol. Exclusion Criteria: * Unstable course of AD (spontaneously improving or rapidly deteriorating) as determined by the investigator in the 4 weeks prior to the VC Day 1 visit. * Concurrent conditions and history of other diseases as follows: * Immunocompromised (eg, lymphoma, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome). * Chronic or acute infection requiring treatment with systemic antibiotics, antivirals, antiparasitics, antiprotozoals, or antifungals within 2 weeks before the VC Day 1 visit. * Active acute bacterial, fungal, or viral skin infection (eg, herpes simplex, herpes zoster, chickenpox) within 1 week before the VC Day 1 visit. * Any other concomitant skin disorder (eg, generalized erythroderma, such as Netherton syndrome), pigmentation, or extensive scarring that, in the opinion of the investigator, may interfere with the evaluation of AD lesions or compromise participant safety. * Presence of AD lesions only on the hands or feet without prior history of involvement of other classic areas of involvement such as the face or the flexural folds. * Other types of eczema within the 6 months prior to screening. Note: Seborrheic dermatitis on the scalp is allowed, as the scalp will not be treated with study cream. * Current or history of hepatitis B or C virus infection. * Any serious illness or medical, physical, or psychiatric condition(s) that, in the investigator's opinion, would interfere with full participation in the study, including administration of study cream and attending required study visits; pose a significant risk to the participant; or interfere with interpretation of study data. * Any of the following clinical laboratory test results at screening: * Hemoglobin \< 10 g/dL. * Liver function tests: * Absolute neutrophil count \< 1000/μL. * Platelet count \< 100,000/μL. * AST or ALT ≥ 2 × ULN. * Alkaline phosphatase \> 1.5 × ULN. * Bilirubin \> 1.5 × ULN (isolated bilirubin \> 1.5 × ULN is acceptable if bilirubin isfractionated and direct bilirubin \< 35%) with the exception of Gilbert disease. * Estimated glomerular filtration rate \< 30 mL/min/1.73 m2 (using the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease equation). * Positive serology test results for HIV antibody. * Any other clinically significant laboratory result that, in the opinion of the investigator, poses a significant risk to the participant. * Use of any of the following treatments within the indicated washout period before the VC Day 1 visit: * 5 half-lives or 12 weeks, whichever is longer: biologic agents. For biologic agents with washout periods longer than 12 weeks (eg, rituximab), consult the medical monitor. * 4 weeks: systemic corticosteroids or adrenocorticotropic hormone analogs, cyclosporine, methotrexate, azathioprine, or other systemic immunosuppressive (eg, JAK inhibitors) or immunomodulating (eg, mycophenolate or tacrolimus) agents. * 2 weeks or 5 half-lives, whichever is longer: strong systemic CYP3A4 inhibitors. * 2 weeks: immunizations with live-attenuated vaccines; sedating antihistamines unless on a long-term stable regimen (nonsedating antihistamines are permitted). Note: COVID-19 vaccination is allowed. • 1 week: use of other topical treatments for AD, other than bland emollients (eg, Aveeno® creams, ointments, sprays, soap substitutes), such as antipruritics (eg, doxepin cream), corticosteroids, calcineurin inhibitors, PDE4 inhibitors, coal tar (shampoo), antibiotics, or antibacterial cleansing body wash/soap. Note: Diluted sodium hypochlorite "bleach" baths are allowed as long as they do not exceed 2 baths per week and their frequency remains the same throughout the study. * History of treatment failure with any systemic or topical JAK inhibitor (eg, ruxolitinib, tofacitinib, baricitinib, abrocitinib, upadacitinib) for AD or any other inflammatory condition. * Ultraviolet light therapy or prolonged exposure to natural or artificial sources of UV radiation (eg, sunlight or tanning booth) within 2 weeks prior to the baseline visit and/or intention to have such exposure during the study that is thought by the investigator to potentially impact the participant's AD. * Current treatment or treatment within 30 days or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) before baseline with another investigational medication or current enrollment in another investigational drug Protocol. * Pregnant or lactating participants or those considering pregnancy during the period of their study participation. * Living with anyone participating in any current Incyte-sponsored ruxolitinib cream study. * Known allergy or reaction to any component of the study cream formulation. * In the opinion of the investigator, unable or unlikely to comply with the administration schedule, study evaluations, and procedures (eg, eDiary compliance). * Committed to a mental health institution by virtue of an order issued either by the judicial or the administrative authorities. * Employees of the sponsor, sponsor delegates (eg, contract research organizations), or investigators or are otherwise dependents of them. * The following participants are excluded in France: vulnerable populations according to article L.1121-6 of the French Public Health Code and adults under legal protection, or who are unable to express their consent per article L.1121-8 of the French Public Health Code, not affiliated to a social security per article L.1121-8-1 of the French Public Health Code. * In the EU, participants considered incapacitated (according to CTR Article 31).
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Az Sint-Lucas
Ghent, 09000, Belgium
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Azienda Ospedale Universita Di Padova
Padova, 35128, Italy
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Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Federico Ii
Naples, 80131, Italy
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Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Policlinico G.Rodolico San Marco
Catania, 95123, Italy
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Bacs-Kiskun Varmegyei Oktatokorhaz
Kecskemét, 06000, Hungary
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Bordeaux Chu Hopital Saint - Andre
Bordeaux, 33000, France
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Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liege - Sart Tilman
Liège, 04000, Belgium
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Centre de Recherche Saint-Louis
Montreal, Quebec, H1Y3LI, Canada
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Centrum Badan Klinicznych Pi-House Sp. Z O.O.
Gdansk, 80-546, Poland
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Centrum Medyczne Evimed
Warsaw, 02-625, Poland
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Chu Sainte-Justine
Montreal, Quebec, H3T 1C5, Canada
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Chu de Quebec Universite Laval
Québec, Quebec, G1V 4G2, Canada
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Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States
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Cleaver Medical Group
Cumming, Georgia, 30040, United States
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Clinexpert Kft.
Budapest, 01033, Hungary
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Clinical Best Solutions Sp. Z O.O. Sp. K.
Lublin, 20-011, Poland
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Clinical Research Center of Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama, 35209, United States
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Cliniques Universitaires Ucl Saint-Luc
Brussels, 01200, Belgium
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Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago
Santiago de Compostela, 15706, Spain
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Debreceni Egyetem Klinikai Kozpon Belgyogy Klinika
Debrecen, 04032, Hungary
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Dermatologie Maldegem
Maldegem, 09990, Belgium
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Dermatology Research Institute Inc.
Calgary, Alberta, T2J 7E1, Canada
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Dermmedica Sp. Z O.O.
Wroclaw, 51-503, Poland
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Dermoklinika
Lodz, 90-436, Poland
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Diamond Clinic Sp. Z O.O.
Krakow, 31-559, Poland
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Dr. Chih-Ho Hong Medical Inc.
Surrey, British Columbia, V3R 6A7, Canada
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Drk Krankenhaus Chemnitz-Rabenstein
Chemnitz, 09117, Germany
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Encore Medical Research, Llc Hollywood
Hollywood, Florida, 33024, United States
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Endeavor Health Medical Group
Skokie, Illinois, 60077, United States
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Etg Warszawa
Warsaw, 02-677, Poland
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Facet Dermatology
Toronto, Ontario, M4E 1R7, Canada
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Fachklinik Bad Bentheim Dermatologie
Bad Bentheim, 48455, Germany
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Fondazione Irccs Ca Granda Ospedale Maggiore
Milan, 20122, Italy
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Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli Irccs
Rome, 00168, Italy
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Frontier Dermatology
Mill Creek, Washington, 98012, United States
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Geomedical Orvosi Kft.
Budapest, 01066, Hungary
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Grand Hôpital de Charleroi-Les Viviers
Gilly, 06060, Belgium
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Grazyna Pulka Centrum Medyczne All Med Spolka Komandytowa
Krakow, 30-033, Poland
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Gyncentrum Sp. Z O.O.
Katowice, 40-600, Poland
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Henry Ford Health System
Detroit, Michigan, 48202, United States
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High-Med Przychodnia Specjalistycza
Warsaw, 01-817, Poland
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Hopitaux Drome Nord
Romans-sur-Isère, 26102, France
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Hospital General Unviersitario de Alicante
Alicante, 03010, Spain
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Hospital Regional Universitario de Malaga
Málaga, 29010, Spain
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Hospital Sant Joan de Deu
Esplugues de Llobregat, 08950, Spain
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Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre
Madrid, 28041, Spain
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Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro de Majadahonda
Madrid, 28222, Spain
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Hospital Universitario Virgen de Las Nieves
Granada, 18014, Spain
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Hospital Universitario de La Paz
Madrid, 28046, Spain
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Hospital de La Santa Creu I Sant Pau
Barcelona, 08041, Spain
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Hospital de Manis
Manises, 46940, Spain
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Kirk Barber Research
Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1B1, Canada
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Lane Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery
Columbus, Georgia, 31904, United States
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Laster Rejuvenation Clinics Edmonton D.T. Inc.
Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 3S9, Canada
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Leader Research
Hamilton, Ontario, L8L 3C3, Canada
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Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States
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Medisearch Clinical Trials
Saint Joseph, Missouri, 64506, United States
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Mics Centrum Medyczne Toruń
Torun, 87-100, Poland
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Mics Centrum Medyczne Warszawa Chlodna
Warsaw, 00-872, Poland
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National Jewish Health
Denver, Colorado, 80206, United States
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Oakland Hills Dermatology Pc
Auburn Hills, Michigan, 48326, United States
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Obudai Egeszsegugyi Centrum Kft.
Budapest, 01036, Hungary
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Pecsi Tudomanyegyetem
Pécs, 07632, Hungary
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Polyclinique Reims-Bezannes
Reims, 51100, France
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Raven Clinical Research
Marriottsville, Maryland, 21104, United States
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Red River Research Partners
Bolivar, Missouri, 65613, United States
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Saguaro Dermatology
Phoenix, Arizona, 85008, United States
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Semmelweis Egyetem
Budapest, 01083, Hungary
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Sheffield Childrens Hospital
Sheffield, S10 2TH, United Kingdom
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Skincare Studio Dermatology Centre
St. John's, A1E 1V4, Canada
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Skinsense Medical Research
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K 2C1, Canada
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Sneeze Wheeze and Itch Associates Llc
Normal, Illinois, 61761, United States
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St John'S Institute of Dermatology
London, SE1 7EH, United Kingdom
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Szegedi Tudomanyegyetem Aok Szent-Gyorgyi Albert Klinikai Kozpont
Szeged, 06720, Hungary
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The Adam Practice
Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, CH49 5PE, United Kingdom
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Treasure Valley Medical Research
Boise, Idaho, 83706, United States
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Twoja Przychodnia - Szczecinskie Centrum Medyczne
Szczecin, 71- 500, Poland
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Universitaetsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus Tu Dresden
Dresden, 01307, Germany
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Universitaetsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein - Campus Kiel
Kiel, 24105, Germany
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Universitair Ziekenhuis Gent
Ghent, 09000, Belgium
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Universitatsklinikum Bonn Aoer
Bonn, 53127, Germany
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Universitatsklinikum Frankfurt
Frankfurt, 60590, Germany
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Universitatsklinikum Munster
Münster, 48149, Germany
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Universitatsmedizin Der Johannes Gutenberg-Universitat Mainz Iii
Mainz, 55131, Germany
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Universitatsmedizin Goettingen
Göttingen, 37075, Germany
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University of British Columbia (Ubc) - British Columbia Children'S Hospital (Bc Children'S Hospital)
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6H 3V4, Canada
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University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, Mississippi, 39216, United States
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University of Nottingham Health Service
Nottingham, NG7 2QW, United Kingdom
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University of Rochester Medical Center
Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
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University of Texas Physicians - Bellaire Station
Bellaire, Texas, 77401, United States
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Walsall Manor Hospital
Walsall, WS2 9PS, United Kingdom
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West Glasgow Ambulatory Care Hospital
Glasgow, G3 8SJ, United Kingdom
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Winnipeg Clinic
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0N2, Canada
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