Identifying and assessing atopic dermatitis in children remotely
Official title: Parent-directed remote identification and severity assessments enabling decentralized trials in atopic dermatitis
Funded at Oregon Health & Science University · NIH-11036314 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a mobile app that helps parents keep track of their child's atopic dermatitis by letting them report symptoms and share photos, so they can spot problems early and potentially prevent related issues like asthma and food allergies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oregon Health & Science University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project start | February 16, 2024 |
| Project end | January 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $302,888 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AR082107-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11036314 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who are at high risk for developing atopic dermatitis.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are older than 11 years or do not have a history of atopic dermatitis may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing tools that allow parents to remotely identify and assess the severity of atopic dermatitis (AD) in their children. By utilizing a mobile application, parents can report symptoms and provide photographic documentation, which helps in monitoring the condition. The study aims to understand how early intervention can influence the progression of AD and the risk of developing related health issues, such as asthma and food allergies. This approach seeks to facilitate decentralized clinical trials, making participation easier for families.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved management of atopic dermatitis in children, potentially reducing the severity of the condition and associated comorbidities.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in using remote monitoring and parent-reported outcomes for managing chronic conditions, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Simpson, Eric L — Oregon Health & Science University
- Study coordinator: Simpson, Eric L
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.