Coconut oil for eczema in young childre

Not Applicable

• Conditions: eczema; Skin - Dermatological conditions

• Registration Number: ACTRN12623000122651
• Lead Sponsor: Perth Children's Hospital (Child and Adolescent Health Service)

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2023-02-06
• Last Update Posted: 13 February 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

1. Male of female children from 0-5 years of age (ie first visit to occur prior to child’s sixth birthday).
2. Confirmed doctor diagnosis of eczema (mild, moderate or severe).
3. At least 1 episode of active eczema within the 4 week run-in period (defined as use of topical steroids for eczema on at least 1 day during the 4 week period).
4. Negative SPT to coconut at baseline (< /=3mm)

Exclusion Criteria

1. Participants with a diagnosed coconut allergy or known hypersensitivity to topical coconut oil.
2. Participants who have received oral immunosuppression or other systemic therapy for eczema in the last 3 months
3. Participants who have been hospitalised for treatment of eczema in the last 6 months
4. Participants who have used bleach baths in the last 3 months
5. Participants who have used other antimicrobial treatments for eczema in the last 3 months
6. Participants with other chronic skin conditions that may interfere with assessment of eczema severity and/or response to treatment (e.g. ichthyosis vulgaris, psoriasis)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified