Wool Clothing for the Management of Childhood Atopic Dermatitis (DESSINE2) (NCT04011215) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Wool Clothing for the Management of Childhood Atopic Dermatitis (DESSINE2)
United States19 participantsStarted 2019-09-23
Plain-language summary
The study is a sequentially recruited, cross-over-cohort, outpatient-based evaluation of the effectiveness of wool clothing, as compared to standard clothing, in reducing the severity of childhood atopic dermatitis (eczema) over two consecutive six-week periods.
Who can participate
Age range
3 Months – 5 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Is aged between 3 months and 5 years of age at the time of recruitment
* Has moderate to severe eczema as determined by an EASI score of 7 or above at their initial visit
* Has a legally acceptable representative capable of understanding the informed consent document and providing consent on the participants behalf
Exclusion Criteria:
* Has a known allergic contact dermatitis to wool or merino wool
* Is unable to attend all scheduled visits
* Has unstable eczema defined by an escalation of treatment requirements during the preceding 6 weeks. This would include flares of AD for any reason including infection, food allergy etc.
* Use of systemic corticosteroids within 6 weeks of study start.
* Any medical reason that is considered by the principal investigator to preclude enrolment.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI)
Timeframe: week 3 of each 6 week period (ie week 6 and 12)