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The Impact of Pediatric Skin Disorders: The "Big" Study

Completed
Conditions
Chronic Pediatric Skin Conditions
Registration Number
NCT03544866
Lead Sponsor
Northwestern University
Brief Summary

This study leverages the availability of a validated series of instruments to measure the effect of highly visible, chronic skin disorders, including atopic dermatitis (AD), on patients 8 years of age and above in causing stigma and psychiatric issues, particularly anxiety and depression.

Detailed Description

This is a multi center study with Northwestern University/Lurie Children's Hospital serving as the Data Coordinating Center. Site selection has been completed through members of PeDRA.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
1666
Inclusion Criteria
  • Subjects must be aged 8-17 years of age
  • Subject must be diagnosed with a chronic skin disease deemed to be severe enough and/or in a visible location that could be stigmatizing as determined by the study doctor
  • Subject and parent must both be English speaking with at least one parent/guardian who will complete the questionnaires
  • Subject and Parent/Guardian must be able to complete the relevant questionnaires
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Children under 8 years of age
  • Children with developmental delay and/or a behavioral disorder that would preclude participation in form completion
  • Children with a non-cutaneous disorder that is considered by the Study doctor to be stigmatizing
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Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Measure the stigma experienced by children as a function of the child's perceived skin lesion visibility using the altered Neuro-QoL stigma toolPast 7 days

Measure the stigma experienced by children as a function of the child's perceived skin lesion visibility using the altered Neuro-QoL stigma tool

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Department of Dermatology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Lurie Children's Hospital

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Chicago, Illinois, United States

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