๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-03-08

Effect of S. Aureus Skin Decolonization on Disease Severity in Atopic Dermatitis Patients (NCT06397781)

๐ŸŸก Not Yet Recruiting Phase4 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

Our hypothesis is that S. aureus skin decolonization in atopic dermatitis reduces disease severity and favorably alters the function and gene expression of epidermal and immune skin cells that contribute to disease severity.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Boston Children's Hospital โ€” Boston, Massachusetts

Age range: 6 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Boston Children's Hospital โ€” Boston, Massachusetts

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (617) 355-6000

Email: asthma@childrens.harvard.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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