Evaluating Ceramol Beta Complex® Cream to Relieve Itching After Skin Allergy Tests in Children Aged 6-12 Years (CALM-PRICK) (CALM-PRICK)

November 3, 2026 updated by: Dolores Lopez Romero

Efficacy of a Soothing Topical Cream (Ceramol Beta Complex®) Compared With a Control Emollient Cream in Reducing Itching After Skin Prick Tests in Pediatric Patients

Skin prick tests are among the most widely used diagnostic procedures for IgE-mediated allergic diseases, such as rhinitis, bronchial asthma, and food allergy. They are rapid, cost-effective, and sensitive techniques; however, they may cause local discomfort and itching (pruritus), which can be particularly distressing for children.

In pediatric nursing, improving patient comfort and reducing anxiety are key priorities. Various interventions, including topical corticosteroids, ice, and cold, wet compresses, have been used to relieve itching, but none has been shown to effectively reduce pruritus following skin prick testing. Available evidence suggests that post-prick test itching usually resolves spontaneously and that topical corticosteroids have not demonstrated clear superiority over simple interventions. Therefore, this study will evaluate whether applying the soothing topical cream Ceramol Beta Complex® effectively relieves itching, improves the quality of nursing care, and enhances patient well-being.Applying Ceramol Beta Complex® after skin prick test results have been read may reduce the intensity or duration of itching in children aged 6-12 years compared with a moisturizing cream without specific soothing active ingredients.To evaluate the efficacy of Ceramol Beta Complex® cream in reducing pruritus associated with positive skin prick test reactions in pediatric patients.This prospective, randomized study will include children aged 6-12 years undergoing skin prick testing in a pediatric allergy clinic. A total of 100 children will be enrolled and randomly allocated to one of two groups: (A) an intervention group, which will receive Ceramol Beta Complex® cream, or (B) a control group, which will receive the emollient cream routinely used in our pediatric allergy clinics

Study Overview

Status

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Not yet recruiting

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Interventional

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100

Phase

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  • Not Applicable

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  • Name: Maria Dolores MD López Romero, Enfermera Especialista Pediátr
  • Phone Number: 607580014
  • Email: mlromero@salud.madrid.org

Study Locations

  • Spain
    • Madrid
      • Madrid, Madrid, Spain, 28007
        • Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón
        • Contact:

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Ages Eligible for Study

6 years to 12 years (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria

  • Boys and girls aged 6-12 years.
  • Clinical indication for allergy skin prick testing as part of routine clinical care.
  • Children undergoing skin prick testing for the first time, in order to minimize suggestion or conditioning bias resulting from previous experiences.
  • Children with a positive result (wheal size ≥ 3 × 3 mm) to at least one allergen extract.
  • Written informed consent signed by parents or legal guardians, and the child's assent when appropriate.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Active skin lesions at the site of skin prick testing (forearm).
  • Known allergy to any of the ingredients of Ceramol Beta Complex® cream.
  • Known allergy to any of the ingredients of the emollient cream routinely used in our clinic.
  • Treatment within the previous 5 days with systemic or topical antihistamines; topical corticosteroids applied to the forearm within the previous week; oral corticosteroids within the previous 4 weeks; or other products that may interfere with the results.
  • Patients who have previously undergone skin prick testing at our clinic.

Study Plan

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Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Sham Comparator: control group

Emollient cream application
Other: The control group will receive an emollient cream (B), prepared by the hospital pharmacy, without antipruritic or soothing ingredients.

Apply a small amount of emollient cream after skin prick testing.
Active Comparator: Emollient Cream( SOC)

Emollient Cream( SOC)
Other: Application of antipruritic cream

Application of antipruritic cream after skin prick test readings.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Effect of Ceramol Beta Complex® on Pruritus in Pediatric Patient
Time Frame: Reduction in Itching from Cream Application to 30 Minutes Post-Application

Evaluation of Pruritus Score Changes Following Ceramol Beta Complex® Treatment in Pediatric Patients with Positive Skin Prick Tests: A Controlled Study
Reduction in Itching from Cream Application to 30 Minutes Post-Application

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Pruritus Intensity: Ceramol Beta Complex® vs. Emollient at T0 and T5
Time Frame: at T0 (before cream application) and T5 (5 minutes after application).

To compare pruritus intensity following the application of Ceramol Beta Complex® versus a standard emollient cream without active soothing ingredients, routinely used in the Pediatric Allergy Clinic after skin prick testing.
at T0 (before cream application) and T5 (5 minutes after application).
Pruritus Reduction: Ceramol Versus Standard Moisturizer
Time Frame: 30 Minutes Post-Application

To determine whether the application of Ceramol Beta Complex® produces a reduction of ≥2 points on the pruritus scale compared with the standard moisturizer routinely used
30 Minutes Post-Application

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

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Dolores Lopez Romero

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General Publications

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Study Start (Estimated)

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November 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

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June 1, 2027

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June 1, 2027

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October 27, 2026

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November 3, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

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November 10, 2026

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November 10, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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November 3, 2026

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October 1, 2026

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  • ALE-CR-1

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

IPD Plan Description

It's not necessary

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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