If your teenager struggles with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis and topical treatments have not helped enough, a clinical study for adolescents ages 12 to 17 may be an option. See if your child may qualify.
This atopic dermatitis study is enrolling teens between 12 and 17 years old whose eczema has not responded adequately to topical treatments. Researchers are looking for adolescents with a doctor-confirmed diagnosis of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis lasting at least one year. Your child may be considered whether or not they have previously tried a biologic treatment for eczema. Participation involves investigational treatment and close medical monitoring at no cost to your family. You may be compensated for your time and travel. Your study team can provide details. Find out if your child qualifies today.
Frequently asked questions
What age do I need to be to join this study?
You must be at least 12 years old. If you’re under 18, a parent or guardian will need to provide consent, and you’ll need to give assent.
How severe does my eczema (AD) need to be?
You must have had chronic AD for at least one year, affecting 10% to 25% of your body. You’ll also need to meet specific scoring levels for itching (NRS ≥6), eczema severity (EASI ≥16), and overall skin condition (IGA ≥3).
What if topical treatments haven’t worked for me?
You may qualify if your doctor believes you’ve had an inadequate response to topical treatments or if those treatments aren’t medically advisable for you.
Do I need to track my symptoms before joining?
Yes, you’ll be asked to log your itching symptoms daily in an electronic diary for at least 4 out of 7 days before the study begins.
Are there any weight requirements?
Yes, if you’re between 12 and 17 years old, you must weigh at least 40 kg (about 88 lbs).
What are the birth control or reproductive health requirements?
Participants must follow study-specific contraception guidelines, based on sex assigned at birth and local regulations. Your study team will explain what applies to you.
What the clinic will ask you
Encore Medical Research's own pre-screening questions. You answer them when you apply — they go to the clinic only.
- Does your child weigh at least 40 kg (88 lbs)?YesUnsureNo
- Has a healthcare provider told you your child’s eczema is moderate or severe?YesUnsureNo
- Has your child been diagnosed with atopic dermatitis (eczema) by a doctor?UnsureNoYes
- Has your child ever been diagnosed with HIV, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C?YesUnsureNo
- Has your child ever received a biologic treatment for eczema?NoYesUnsure
- Has your child had eczema for at least 1 year?NoUnsureYes
- Has your child’s eczema not improved enough with topical treatments, or are topical treatments not suitable?YesNoUnsure
- In the past 4 weeks, has your child used any of the following?Oral steroids or other immunosuppressants (e.g., cyclosporine, methotrexate)None of the abovePhototherapy or tanningJAK inhibitors (oral or topical)
- Is your child between 12 and 17 years old?NoYesUnsure
- On a scale of 1 to 10, how severe is your child's itching?
- Using your child’s hand as a guide, how many palm-sized areas of skin are affected by eczema? (Each palm = ~1% of the body)
