Please note: This trial has finished recruiting and is not accepting new participants.
Research Center: Innovative Dermatology
Location: 5425 W. Spring Creek Pkwy., Ste. 265 Plano, TX
Lead Doctor: Dr. Seemal R. Desai
Ethics Committee: This study has been reviewed and approved by Quorum Institutional Review Board
Researcher interview:
Background
It is estimated that approximately 10% of Americans have eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis. Currently there is no cure.
This research study will determine if a new investigational study gel will help treat eczema and what strength may be most effective in treating eczema.
Men and women who have eczema on both sides of their body are invited to participate. People with a current eczema flare up who are not experiencing symptom relief from existing medication are encouraged to participate. Participants are required to attend 6 study visits at the research site over 2 months. Participants will be paid up to $300 for attending site visits.
Why Participate?
- You will be seen by a dermatologist who will fully assess your eczema.
- You will receive the study gel at no cost to yourself.
- You will be helping to advance medical research.
Your Rights
- If you decide to participate in the study and later feel that you no longer wish to be part of it, you may withdraw at any time.
- Your records relating to this study and any other information received will be kept strictly confidential, except as required by the law.
- Qualified health professionals will monitor your health as it relates to the study.
Who Can Participate?
- Men, women and children who have eczema or atopic dermatitis that is
- on at least 4% of their body.
- on both sides of their body (i.e. on left and right side of the body) or on the middle of their body (i.e. back, stomach or neck).
- red and itchy
- Willing to stop any eczema treatments that you are currently on for the duration of the study
- Able to attend 6 study visits at the research site over approximately 2 months