Moisturization and Skin Hydration Study
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In plain language
An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Moisturizing while in shower/bath, Moisturizing after towel drying.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Atopic Dermatitis (AD), Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema). Basic parameters: 12 years — 18 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Canada
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Understanding the Effect of Pre-Drying Moisturization on Skin Hydration
Overview
Skin moisturization is important for patients with atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema. Moisturizing right after bathing is widely accepted as the best method to keep skin hydrated. However, there is conflicting research on the timing of moisturizing. The goal of this clinical study is to evaluate the preference of moisturizing while showering/bathing compared to after towel drying in adolescents aged 12-18 with eczema. The main question it aims to answer are: * Which moisturization technique is preferred: while showering/bathing or after towel drying? * How do these techniques affect investigator-assessed eczema severity, patient-reported itch scores, and objective skin hydration measurements? Researchers will compare applying moisturizer while in the shower/bath to after towel drying and to which technique is preferred among participants and if there are different effects on eczema and skin hydration. Participants will: * Apply moisturizer while showering/bathing for one month and after towel drying for one month. * Complete questionnaires on moisturization technique, skin feel, and itchiness. * Undergo skin hydration measurements using a Corneometer® CM825 device.
Interventions
- Behavioral Moisturizing while in shower/bath
Applying moisturizer in the shower/bath. - Behavioral Moisturizing after towel drying
Applying moisturizer out of the shower/bath after towel drying.
Primary outcome measures
- Proportion of Participants Preferring Each Moisturization Technique [Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 2 months.]
Secondary outcome measures (1)
- Skin Hydration Level [Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 2 months.]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Participants must have a diagnosis of atopic dermatitis/eczema.
- Participants must be between the age of 12-18.
- Participants must be able to bathe independently.
- Participants will be English speaking and able to complete questionnaires.
Exclusion criteria
- Participants who use topical corticosteroids between one inch above the wrist and 1 inch below the elbow from 1 month on both arms prior to the study until the final visit.
- Participants who have a known allergy to the moisturizer cream (Cerave Moisturizing Cream) provided.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- Non-randomized
- Model
- Crossover
- Masking
- Open label
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
Study locations
Canada · 1 center
- BC Children's Hospital — Vancouver
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07270965 · H25-02646