Determining the effect of early eczema education, in the form of a series of video's and pamphlet, on eczema severity in children < 6 years of age.

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Eczema; Skin - Dermatological conditions

• Registration Number: ACTRN12618000940279
• Lead Sponsor: Child and adolescent health services

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2018-06-04
• Last Update Posted: 15 July 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 44

Inclusion Criteria

1)Children with eczema referred to a WA public hospital service.
2)Children less than 6 years of age
3) Parents able to access educational information online.

Exclusion Criteria

1)Participants/parents identified as requiring an interpreter on their referral form (written material and videos will be produced in English).
2)Parents or guardians are unable to access educational information online.
3) Children > 6 years of age
4) Children without eczema

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The primary aim of the Triple E project is to determine if early eczema education results in improved eczema severity, as determined by a change in Patient-Orientated Eczema Measure (POEM) score from baseline to the clinic appointment (4 weeks later), versus those receiving standard care. [4 weeks after randomisation into intervention (receiving video and pamphlet education) versus standard care groups]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Clinician reported objective eczema severity score using the Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) score.[4 weeks after randomisation into intervention (receiving video and pamphlet education) versus standard care groups]