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Is potent topical corticosteroid ointment covered by a plastic film dressing more effective than using potent corticosteroid ointment alone in children with atopic dermatitis?

Conditions
Children aged 1-15 years with Atopic Dermatitis
Registration Number
EUCTR2005-003806-27-GB
Lead Sponsor
Princess Alexandra Hospital
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Authorised-recruitment may be ongoing or finished
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria

The children should have AD as defined above. They should have small active patches, requiring treatment with topical corticosteroids on both sides of the body.
Are the trial subjects under 18? yes
Number of subjects for this age range:
F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) no
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F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) no
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Exclusion Criteria

Children with dermatitis covering an area larger than the occlusive dressing will be excluded. Children with known sensitivities to the study treatments, evidence of infected or bleeding AD or AD that is confined to the face or napkin area will also be excluded. Children who had received either oral steroid treatment, applied topical steroids to the study area or used alternative remedies will be excluded (16). Children less than one year old will be excluded as more potent corticosteroids are contraindicated for children less than one year (5).

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional clinical trial of medicinal product
Study Design
Not specified
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