Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis (AD) Internet Survey

July 3, 2018 updated by: Wake Forest University

Using an Internet Survey to Improve Adherence in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether participation in an Internet-based intervention helps improve atopic dermatitis treatment outcomes.

Study Overview

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

2 years to 8 years (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Any child age 2 to 8 with a diagnosis of atopic dermatitis confirmed by a dermatologist, together with the child's parent/guardian. Written consent must be given by parent/guardian.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Child is less than 2 or greater than 8 years of age.
  • Known allergy or sensitivity to topical triamcinolone in the child.
  • Inability to complete all study-related visits, or inability to complete the Internet survey due to inadequate Internet access.
  • Introduction of any other prescription medication, topical or systemic, for atopic dermatitis while participating in the study. Subjects who are on systemic anti-inflammatory treatments for atopic dermatitis must be on a stable dose for at least 3 months prior to enrollment.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Health Services Research
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Triple

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Weekly Internet survey w medication
Weekly survey via email plus topical triamcinolone
Parents will complete a weekly online survey about medication use.
Topical triamcinolone to all affected areas once daily
Active Comparator: Topical triamcinolone only
Standard of care
Topical triamcinolone to all affected areas once daily

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Adherence to topical triamcinolone
Time Frame: 12 weeks
12 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Eczema Area Severity Index
Time Frame: 12 weeks
12 weeks
Investigator's Global Assessment
Time Frame: 12 weeks
12 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Steven R Feldman, MD, PhD, Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

June 1, 2011

Primary Completion (Actual)

October 27, 2014

Study Completion (Actual)

October 27, 2014

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 28, 2011

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 28, 2011

First Posted (Estimate)

June 30, 2011

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

July 6, 2018

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 3, 2018

Last Verified

July 1, 2018

More Information

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