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NCT00605878 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record

Studies of Skin Microbes in Healthy People and in People With Skin Conditions

A clinical trial of Atopic Dermatitis and Eczema, sponsored by National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI).

Recruiting
Registry status
530
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT00605878 is a study of Atopic Dermatitis and Eczema that is actively recruiting participants, run by National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). The registered enrollment target is 530 participants, below the 606-participant average among 150 other Atopic Dermatitis trials with a reported enrollment target (13% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT00605878, a study of Atopic Dermatitis and Eczema, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI).

RECRUITING
Registry status
530 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

This study will examine microbes (e.g., bacteria, fungi, viruses) that live on human skin and how microbes contribute to health and disease. It will analyze healthy human skin and how the these microorganisms might change in patients with atopic dermatitis (AD), a skin condition also known as eczema. Healthy volunteers, as well as patients with moderate to severe eczema (AD), between 2 and 40 years of age may be eligible for this study. We also wish to enroll children and adults aged 2-40 who have been diagnosed with inherited immune disorders known as HIES (hyperimmunoglobulin-E syndrome), WAS (Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome), or DOCK8 immunodeficiency because they frequently have skin problems similar to AD. Eligible participants undergo the following tests and procedures: * Medical family and medication history * Skin examination * Blood tests (research blood as well as serum IgE, and complete blood count) * Skin samples to analyze microbes. Samples are obtained by the following methods: swabbing the skin with a cotton swab; scraping (scratching) the skin gently with a blade to remove only the outermost skin layers; and, only in adults, biopsy (surgical removal) of a small skin sample less than 1/4-inch (5 mm) in diameter. * Nose swabs to analyze microbes. * Patients with eczema may have photographs of their skin taken to help monitor the skin rashes. Participants may be contacted periodically for follow-up studies. Patients with atopic dermatitis may have additional skin samples collected to examine changes in the skin bacteria over time and during all of the stages of eczema. In addition, patients who have a flare of their eczema are asked to undergo a skin sample collection as soon as possible.

Conditions Studied

Study Locations (1)

Maryland

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center - Bethesda

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 530 participants
Start Date 2008-01-22

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00605878

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00605878 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 530 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 606-participant average among 150 other Atopic Dermatitis trials with a reported enrollment target (13% lower). The listed sponsor is National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), which has 185 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 2 conditions, with Atopic Dermatitis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 0 interventions.

NCT00605878 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Maryland.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00605878 about?

NCT00605878 is a clinical study titled "Studies of Skin Microbes in Healthy People and in People With Skin Conditions". This study will examine microbes (e.g., bacteria, fungi, viruses) that live on human skin and how microbes contribute to health and disease. It will analyze healthy human skin and how the these microorganisms might change in patients with atopic dermatitis (AD), a skin condition also known as eczema...

What is the current status of trial NCT00605878?

This trial is currently recruiting. The enrollment target is 530 participants. The study started on 2008-01-22.

What conditions does trial NCT00605878 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Atopic Dermatitis, Eczema.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00605878?

This trial is sponsored by National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), which has 185 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00605878 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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