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Atopic DermatitisNCT03843437

Tencel vs. Standard Cotton Therapeutic Garments as an Adjunct Treatment for Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis in Children

A study testing Tencel Therapeutic Garments and Cotton Therapeutic Garments in people with Atopic Dermatitis, run by Johns Hopkins University at 1 site in United States.

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Trial summary

Approximately 15-20% of children in the United States suffer from the symptoms of atopic dermatitis (eczema), which include pruritus, pain, irritation, and difficulty sleeping. Tencel fabric has been marketed as a superior fabric for children with atopic dermatitis due to improved moisture absorption and decreased… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 6 months to 6 years
Conditions the study is for
Atopic Dermatitis
What is being tested?
Tencel Therapeutic Garments and Cotton Therapeutic Garments
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
0 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Jul 2022to 28 Jun 2024
Phase
Interventional
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 6 months to 6 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child

Who may be able to join

  • Diagnosis of moderate or severe atopic dermatitis based on Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) score (moderate=6-22.9; severe=23-72)
  • At least one active patch of atopic dermatitis at time of study
  • Parent/guardian able to give informed consent

Who cannot join

  • Systemic medication or oral steroids within past 3 months (includes light therapy),
  • Started new atopic dermatitis treatment regimen within the past month,
  • Using wet/dry wraps > once/week

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Johns Hopkins Pediatric Dermatology Clinic

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21287

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About this study

Official title: Lyocell as an Adjunct Treatment for Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis in Children

Approximately 15-20% of children in the United States suffer from the symptoms of atopic dermatitis (eczema), which include pruritus, pain, irritation, and difficulty sleeping. Tencel fabric has been marketed as a superior fabric for children with atopic dermatitis due to improved moisture absorption and decreased bacterial growth compared to cotton and synthetic fabrics. However, no dermatologic studies have been conducted on Tencel fabric. The investigators' objective is to perform a randomized double-blinded trial comparing Tencel garments to traditional cotton for children with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis. The investigators hypothesize that children in the Tencel group will demonstrate improvement in Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) scores, Investigator's Global Assessment, pruritus as measured by ItchyQoL: A Pruritus-Specific Quality of Life Instrument, and Children's Dermatology Life Quality Index (CDQLI) or Infant's Dermatitis Quality of Life Index (IDQoL).

An randomized double-blind trial of 12 weeks duration will be conducted. Fifty children age 6 months to 6 years with moderate to severe eczema will be recruited from the Johns Hopkins pediatric dermatology clinic and given 6 weeks of standard skin directed therapy followed by 6 weeks during which children will be randomized to treatment with Tencel vs. cotton therapeutic garments in addition to standard eczema care. The primary outcome will be eczema severity as assessed by EASI score by blinded and trained investigators. Secondary outcomes will include patient-reported eczema symptoms (assessed through quality of life and pruritus scales, CDQLI or IDQoL and ItchyQoL scores) and frequency of infection of eczema lesions. Adherence with wearing study garments and usage of standard eczema treatments (topical corticosteroids and calcineurin inhibitors, emollients, and wet/dry wraps) will also be assessed.

Read the detailed description

Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a chronically recurrent, pruritic disorder most common in infants and young children. It is one of the most common pediatric dermatologic disorders, affecting 15-20% of all children between 6 months and 10 years of age. The vast majority of affected children (up to 85%) have the first outbreak during infancy. The distribution of lesions is characteristically symmetric, involving the face and extensor surfaces during infancy and the flexural surfaces in later childhood. Afflicted children experience pruritic erythematous vesicles, papules, and plaques that weep and crust. Studies have found that up to 34% of children with atopic dermatitis report a "large or extremely large" effect on quality of life, and over 60% report experiencing sleeplessness due to itching and soreness. Other common frustrations include miserable mood changes, difficulties with dressing and bathing, and social isolation.

Traditionally, eczema guidelines have recommended loose cotton clothing and avoidance of rough fabrics such as wool which may cause irritation. Tencel is a botanic fiber derived from raw wood and has been marketed as a superior fabric for children with eczema. Industry studies of Tencel reported a 50% increase in moisture absorption compared to cotton and up to 2000 times less bacterial growth compared to polyamide (Tencel also had less bacterial growth than cotton or polyester). However, to date, no dermatologic studies have been conducted on the use of Tencel clothing to treat children with eczema. Because the investigators' department has observed several children achieve impressive reductions in eczema severity while using Tencel clothing, the investigators seek to conduct a formal study of this new textile.

A double blind randomized trial of 3 months duration will be conducted. Fifty children age 6 months to 6 years with moderate to severe eczema will be recruited from the Johns Hopkins pediatric dermatology clinic and randomized (1:1) to be treated with Tencel vs. cotton therapeutic garments in addition to standard eczema care. Randomization will be computer-generated and parents will be blinded to whether the children receive Tencel vs. cotton garments. Children will be stratified into age greater or less than 3 years. Children age 6 months to 3 years will wear either a Tencel or cotton full body suit with feet and mittens, while children age 3-6 years will wear Tencel or cotton long-sleeve shirts and pants that do not cover the hands and feet. Children will wear the study garments at night but may also wear garments during the day if desired (parent will estimate percentage of daytime hours that child wears garment). Parents will receive calendars and stickers to record nights that children wear the study garments, with a goal of wearing the study garments greater than 50% of the time. Blinded dermatology residents and fellows will assess EASI scores and Investigator's Global Assessment scores for each child at study initiation, 1 month, 2 months, and 3 months. CDQLI or IDQoL and ItchyQoL will also be assessed at each clinic visit. While some clinical photographs may be taken according to parental consent, no photographs will be taken of the genital area.

Being tested
Tencel Therapeutic Garments, Cotton Therapeutic Garments
Keywords
Atopic Dermatitis, Tencel fabric, cotton fabric
Medical subject headings
Dermatitis, Atopic

What participants receive

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

  • Tencel Therapeutic GarmentsDevice

    Also called AD RescueWear "Rescue Suit"

    Children age 6 months to 3 years will wear a Tencel full body suit with feet and mittens, while children age 3-6 years will wear Tencel long-sleeve shirts and pants that do not cover the hands and feet. Children will wear the study garments at night but may also wear garments during the day if desired.

  • Cotton Therapeutic GarmentsDevice

    Children age 6 months to 3 years will wear a cotton full body suit with feet and mittens, while children age 3-6 years will wear cotton long-sleeve shirts and pants that do not cover the hands and feet. Children will wear the study garments at night but may also wear garments during the day if desired.

Study groups in NCT03843437
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Tencel Therapeutic GarmentsExperimentalChildren in this group will wear Tencel Therapeutic Garments
Receives: Device: Tencel Therapeutic Garments
Cotton Therapeutic GarmentsPlacebo comparatorChildren in this group will wear Cotton Therapeutic Garments
Receives: Device: Cotton Therapeutic Garments

What is being measured

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

  1. Change in Atopic Dermatitis Severity score as assessed by Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) score

    Assessment of erythema, excoriation, swelling, and lichenification on four body sites, scores range from 0-71. 0=clear, 0.1-5.9=mild, 6.0-22.9=moderate, 23.0-72=severe. A 3 point change in EASI score will be considered clinically significant for this study.

    Measured: Baseline (At study initiation), 1 month, 2 months, and 3 months

  2. Change in Atopic Dermatitis Severity score as assessed by Investigator's Global Assessment for Atopic Dermatitis score

    Physicians decide which of the following five categories best fits the patient:

    0 = clear: "No inflammatory signs of atopic dermatitis (no erythema, no induration/papulation, no lichenification, no oozing/crusting). Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation may be present."

    1. = almost clear: "Barely perceptible erythema, barely perceptible induration/papulation, and/or minimal lichenification. No oozing or crusting."
    2. = mild: "Slight but definite erythema (pink), slight but definite induration/papulation, and/or slight but definite lichenification. No oozing or crusting."
    3. = moderate: "Clearly perceptible erythema (dull red), clearly perceptible induration/papulation, and/or clearly perceptible lichenification. Oozing and crusting may be present."
    4. = severe: "Marked erythema (deep or bright red), marked induration/papulation, and/or marked lichenification. Disease is widespread in extent. Oozing or crusting may be present."

    Measured: Baseline (At study initiation), 1 month, 2 months, and 3 months

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. Change in patient-reported pruritus as assessed by ItchyQoL

    A Pruritus-Specific Quality of Life Instrument, assesses pruritus symptoms, resulting functional limitations, and patient emotions. Symptoms within the past 7 days are assessed, and scored 1 to 5 for both frequency (1=never, 5=all the time) and patient distress (1=not bothered, 5=severely bothered).

    Measured: Baseline (At study initiation), 1 month, 2 months, and 3 months

  2. Change in patient-reported quality of life as assessed by Children's Dermatology Life Quality Index (CDQLI)

    The most widely used instrument for measuring the impact of skin disease on quality of life (QOL) in children. Scores symptoms, embarrassment, friendships, clothes, playing, sports, school, bullying, sleep, and impact of treatment on 0 to 3. Scores of 0-1=no effect on QOL, 2-6=small effect, 7-12=moderate effect, 13-18=very large effect, and 19-30=extremely large effect. Validated for ages 4-16 years and available in text and cartoon versions.

    Measured: Baseline (At study initiation), 1 month, 2 months, and 3 months

  3. Change in patient-reported quality of life as assessed by Infant's Dermatitis Quality of Life Index (IDQoL)

    Designed for children age 0-3 years with atopic dermatitis. Parent/caregiver scores ten questions from 0-3 based on symptoms within the past week: itching and scratching, mood of the child, time to fall asleep, interference with playing/swimming/other activities, problems with mealtimes, problems during treatment, comfort with dressing, and problems with bathing. The maximum score is 30 and minimum is 0.

    Measured: Baseline (At study initiation), 1 month, 2 months, and 3 months

  4. Incidence of superinfection of Atopic Dermatitis Lesions

    The incidence of superinfection of atopic dermatitis lesions will be compared between the Tencel vs. cotton groups

    Measured: 12 weeks

Timeline

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

  1. First posted18 Feb 2019
  2. Study startJul 2022 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion28 Apr 2023 (estimated)
  4. Study completion28 Jun 2024 (estimated)

Why it stopped: Study expired in IRB.

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More details

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

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
Fifty children age 6 months to 6 years with moderate to severe eczema will be recruited from the Johns Hopkins pediatric dermatology clinic and randomized (1:1) to be treated with Tencel vs. cotton therapeutic garments in addition to standard eczema care. Randomization will be computer-generated and parents will be blinded to whether the children receive Tencel vs. cotton garments.
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
0 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03843437
Sponsor's protocol ID
IRB00176371
Status last verified
Sep 2021
First submitted
14 Feb 2019
Last updated
26 Aug 2022
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
Yes
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Tencel Therapeutic Garments and Cotton Therapeutic Garments in people with Atopic Dermatitis, run by Johns Hopkins University at 1 site 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 3 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: withdrawn, as of the sponsor's last update on 26 Aug 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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 was withdrawn before enrolling participants, so there are no results.

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?

Change in Atopic Dermatitis Severity score as assessed by Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) score (time frame: Baseline (At study initiation), 1 month, 2 months, and 3 months). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 26 Aug 2022.

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