According to the National Institutes of Health, atopic dermatitis, also called eczema, is a non-contagious inflammatory skin condition. It is a chronic disease characterized by dry, itchy skin that can weep clear fluid when scratched. People affected by eczema can also be particularly susceptible to bacterial, viral, and fungal skin infections. Although the cause of eczema is not known, a combination of genetic and environmental factors appears to be involved in the development of eczema.
Atopic dermatitis is very common. It occurs equally in males and females and affects an
estimated 30 percent of people in the United States. Since the symptoms of eczema can be
difficult and uncomfortable, successful management is important to people affected by eczema.
As scientists learn more about atopic dermatitis, they continue to move closer to more effective
treatments. Clinical research is very important for those affected by eczema, and such research
would not be possible without volunteer study participants.
If you provide us with your contact information, we will promptly reach out to you to provide you with more information about the study. You can decide if joining the study is right for you.
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To participate in this research study, patients must: |
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*Be at least 18 years of age |
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*Have had eczema at least 1 year |
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*Have had an inadequate response to, or were unable to tolerate, topical (applied to the skin) eczema medication |
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This is not a complete list of requirements to participate in the study. Please provide us with your contact information so we can discuss these and additional requirements with you.
While participation in a clinical trial, also called a research study, is voluntary, participants may be compensated for your time and travel expenses. Compensation will be discussed with you by the staff at the research clinic.
Are you interested in participating or do you just wish to learn more? Please provide us with your contact information. We will contact you within two business days.
Doctors and scientists are constantly finding new treatments that may help prevent, detect, diagnose, control, and treat illnesses. A clinical trial or research study is a scientific study that tests these new discoveries. Research studies depend upon the participation of volunteers.
There is no guarantee that subjects will receive any benefit from being in the study. This research study may yield new information that could benefit people with eczema in the future by helping to answer questions about the efficacy and safety of the study treatment.
Participation in a research study is completely voluntary. In all research studies, qualified potential participants are first told about the research study in detail. After receiving this information, all participants must give their consent in writing to proceed. Some research studies involve more tests and doctor visits than the participant would normally have for an illness or condition.
Health Insurance is NOT required to participate.
There are no charges for you for to participate in this medical research study. You will not be charged for the study treatment, study-related procedures and tests, or study visits.
Before joining a research study, volunteers must meet specific requirements. These requirements are based on various factors. These can include your age, medical history, current health status, current medications, and drug allergies. The list of things that must be satisfied before a person can participate in a research study are called Inclusion Criteria. The list of things that will stop a person from participating in a research study are called Exclusion Criteria. The Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria were developed to help make the results of the study accurate. They were also developed for the safety of all participants. We will not know whether you satisfy all study requirements until we speak with you and, if needed, complete a screening assessment at our facilities.
At Acclaim Dermatology, we believe that each patient deserves timely, state of the art Dermatology care in a kind and compassionate setting. We believe that if we listen to our patients and spend time with them, we can provide them with the best care available.
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