Climatotherapy At The Dead Sea For Atopic Dermatitis

• Conditions: Atopic Dermatitis

• Registration Number: NCT01307150
• Lead Sponsor: Hadassah Medical Organization

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the improvement in severity of Atopic Dermatitis and quality of life after 4 weeks of treatment in the Dead Sea.

Detailed Description

28 days treatment period, sun exposure and possibly Dead Sea baths after an exact given plan, discontinuation of all local Cortisone preparations, unlimited use of maintenance drags, doctor visit twice a week, continuous checks by the nurse.

Determination of the SCORAD index by the same doctor on arrival and departure. Before and after the treatment, the patient will answer written questionnaires regarding quality of life.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2009-06
• Status Verified: 2009-07
• Study First Submitted: 2009-07-06
• Primary Completion: 2009-11
• Study Completion: 2009-12
• Study First Submitted QC: 2011-03-01
• Last Update Submitted: 2011-03-01
• Study First Posted: 2011-03-02
• Last Update Posted: 2011-03-02

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

• Minimum age of 18 years old

Exclusion Criteria

• Skin type - I
• Psoriasis patient in addition to Atopic Dermatitis
• Pregnancy
• Past malignancy
• Less then 2 weeks of treatment

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

DMZ Clinic; 🇮🇱 Jerusalem, Israel