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Atopic DermatitisGeneticsNCT00515047

Identifying Genetic Determinants of Eczema Herpeticum and Other Viral Infections in Individuals With Atopic Dermatitis

An observational study of Atopic Dermatitis, run by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at 7 sites in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

People with atopic dermatitis (AD), or eczema, are susceptible to skin infections and inflammations. Some individuals with AD develop a condition known as eczema herpeticum (EH) following exposure to the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 8 months to 80 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Atopic Dermatitis
How many people
900 participants
Where
7 sitesUnited States
Study dates
May 2006to Jan 2011
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 8 months to 80 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Study population: African-American, Caucasian, and Non-Hispanic people ages 8 months to 80 years

Who may be able to join

  • Enrollment in ADVN Biomarker Registry Study
  • Non-Hispanic and only African American or only Caucasian race
  • Parent or guardian willing to provide informed consent, if necessary

Who cannot join

  • History of any systemic illness, excluding AD
  • Participation of a first degree relative already enrolled in the genotyping study unless the subject in question fulfills the diagnostic criteria for ADEH+. More information on this criterion can be found in the protocol.

Trial locations and contacts

7 sites in 1 country.

7 sites in 1 country

United States7 sites
  • Children's Hospital Boston

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115

  • Children's Memorial Hospital

    Chicago, Illinois

  • Northwestern University

    Chicago, Illinois

  • National Jewish Health

    Denver, Colorado, 80206

  • University of California at San Diego

    La Jolla, California, 92037

  • Oregon Health & Sciences University

    Portland, Oregon, 97239

  • University of Rochester Medical Center

    Rochester, New York, 14642

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About this study

Official title: Genetics of Atopic Dermatitis - Eczema Herpeticum

People with atopic dermatitis (AD), or eczema, are susceptible to skin infections and inflammations. Some individuals with AD develop a condition known as eczema herpeticum (EH) following exposure to the herpes simplex virus (HSV). The purpose of this study is to identify the genetic determinants that lead people with AD to develop EH and similar conditions caused by other viruses.

Read the detailed description

AD is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder characterized by recurrent viral skin infections. However, people with AD do not all develop the same infections. For example, some people with AD who receive the smallpox vaccine develop a life-threatening condition known as eczema vaccinatum (EV). This study focuses on individuals with AD who also have a history of eczema herpeticum (ADEH+), a condition similar to EV. It is unlikely that the differences in the development of skin infections are due to differences in viral exposure, and instead due to differences in each individual's response to viruses. The purpose of this study is to determine the genetic pathways which are responsible for the development of viral skin infections in people with AD.

Participants in this study will also be enrolled in the ADVN Biomarker Registry Study. There will be only one clinical visit for this study at which blood and/or skin samples may be collected. The samples will then have high-throughput genotyping to define genetic markers in individuals susceptible to viral infections.

Keywords
Atopic Dermatitis, Eczema, Eczema Herpeticum, Molluscum Contagiousum, Herpes Simplex, Vaccinia
Medical subject headings
Dermatitis, Atopic, Eczema, Kaposi Varicelliform Eruption, Herpes Simplex, Vaccinia

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Study groups in NCT00515047
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Eczema Herpeticum (EH)Participants with AD who currently have or have had EH
Non-EHParticipants with AD who do not have and have never had EH
Healthy ControlsHealthy participants without a history of AD

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Identification of variants/haplotypes in EH-associated genes and characterization of frequencies of variants in priority candidate genes for EH

    Measured: Throughout Study

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Identification and prioritization of novel genes induced in response to viral infection (HSV/Vaccinia and MCV) in AD participants and relevant control groups

    Measured: Throughout Study

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted13 Aug 2007 (estimated)
  2. Study startMay 2006
  3. Primary completionJan 2011
  4. Study completionJan 2011

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
900 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00515047
Sponsor's protocol ID
DAIT ADVN GENE 04
Other IDs
HHSN266200400033
Acronym
Genetics
Status last verified
Apr 2014
First submitted
10 Aug 2007
Last updated
2 Apr 2014
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Publications

  • Baker BS. The role of microorganisms in atopic dermatitis. Clin Exp Immunol. 2006 Apr;144(1):1-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2249.2005.02980.x.

    PubMed 16542358
  • Kim BE, Leung DY, Streib JE, Kisich K, Boguniewicz M, Hamid QA, Howell MD. Macrophage inflammatory protein 3alpha deficiency in atopic dermatitis skin and role in innate immune response to vaccinia virus. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2007 Feb;119(2):457-63. doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2006.10.005. Epub 2006 Dec 4.

    PubMed 17141855
  • Porter CD, Muhlemann MF, Cream JJ, Archard LC. Molluscum contagiosum: characterization of viral DNA and clinical features. Epidemiol Infect. 1987 Oct;99(2):563-6. doi: 10.1017/s0950268800068072.

    PubMed 2824227
  • Umene K, Yoshida M, Sakaoka H. Comparison of the association with eczema herpeticum in the two predominant genotypes of herpes simplex virus type 1. J Med Virol. 1996 Aug;49(4):329-32. doi: 10.1002/(SICI)1096-9071(199608)49:43.0.CO;2-5.

    PubMed 8877767
  • Gao PS, Leung DY, Rafaels NM, Boguniewicz M, Hand T, Gao L, Hata TR, Schneider LC, Hanifin JM, Beaty TH, Beck LA, Weinberg A, Barnes KC. Genetic variants in interferon regulatory factor 2 (IRF2) are associated with atopic dermatitis and eczema herpeticum. J Invest Dermatol. 2012 Mar;132(3 Pt 1):650-7. doi: 10.1038/jid.2011.374. Epub 2011 Nov 24.

    PubMed 22113474
  • Gao PS, Rafaels NM, Mu D, Hand T, Murray T, Boguniewicz M, Hata T, Schneider L, Hanifin JM, Gallo RL, Gao L, Beaty TH, Beck LA, Leung DY, Barnes KC. Genetic variants in thymic stromal lymphopoietin are associated with atopic dermatitis and eczema herpeticum. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2010 Jun;125(6):1403-1407.e4. doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2010.03.016. Epub 2010 May 13. No abstract available.

    PubMed 20466416

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Atopic Dermatitis, run by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at 7 sites in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Apr 2014. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 7 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Identification of variants/haplotypes in EH-associated genes and characterization of frequencies of variants in priority candidate genes for EH (time frame: Throughout Study). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00515047, which also lists 6 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 2 Apr 2014.

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