Dilute Bleach Baths in Pediatric Patients With Atopic Dermatitis
Status: | Recruiting |
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Conditions: | Dermatology |
Therapuetic Areas: | Dermatology / Plastic Surgery |
Healthy: | No |
Age Range: | 2 - 17 |
Updated: | 4/2/2016 |
Start Date: | December 2010 |
Contact: | Annabelle L Garcia, MD |
Email: | algarciamd@gmail.com |
Phone: | 214-564-2105 |
A Randomized, Controlled, Evaluator-blinded Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Dilute Bleach Baths on Skin Disease Control in Pediatric Patients With Atopic Dermatitis
The purpose of this study is to determine if twice weekly 10 minute dilute bleach baths
decreases disease severity in patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis.
decreases disease severity in patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis.
Inclusion Criteria:
- 2-17 years of age at time of consent. A parent or legal guardian will be required to
consent and authorize their enrollment in the study.
- Male or female of any ethnic background.
- English or Spanish speaking.
- A clinical diagnosis of atopic dermatitis for at least 6 months prior to enrollment.
- Must have moderate to severe atopic dermatitis as rated by the EASI score.
- Able to adhere to study visit schedule and other protocol requirements.
- Patients and/or family members must agree to not use any other prescription or over
the counter medications other than the ones prescribed by the study protocol.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Clinical evidence of bacterial or viral superinfection on first visit.
- Have received phototherapy within 2 months prior to enrollment.
- Have received any systemic medication for atopic dermatitis or any that may affect
evaluation of atopic dermatitis within 2 months prior to enrollment.
- Have a known hypersensitivity response, including anaphylaxis, to any of the topicals
used for treatment (i.e. topical steroids, bleach)
- Participation in another clinical trial using an investigational agent or procedure.
- Pregnant or planning pregnancy or surgery during the participation in the study.
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