Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Interventional Ages 13 to 17

Digital mindfulness app for teens with eczema

Official title: Outcomes of a Digital Mindfulness Meditation App-Based Intervention in Adolescents With Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis (MIND-AD)

Run by Weill Medical College of Cornell University · NCT07746427 · Data updated 2026-11-12

Teens with moderate to severe eczema try a digital mindfulness app to see if it helps control symptoms and improve quality of life.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages13 Years to 17 Years
SexAll
Enrollment40 (estimated)
SponsorWeill Medical College of Cornell University
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsDupilumab, Ruxolitinib
Locations2 sites (New York, New York and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 15, 2026
Main results expectedJuly 2028
Study endsJuly 2028
Registry record updatedOctober 23, 2026
Trial IDNCT07746427 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adolescents aged 13-17 with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis not adequately controlled by topical treatments.

Probably not a fit

Patients with mild disease or those already on recent biologic therapy may see limited or no benefit.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This trial tests a digital mindfulness meditation app against standard care for adolescents with atopic dermatitis. Participants are aged 13-17 with moderate to severe disease not fully controlled by topical therapy. The study uses validated surveys to measure changes in disease control and well-being over time. It is conducted at Weill Cornell Medicine and Columbia University, involving collaboration between these institutions.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the app could offer a convenient tool to improve sleep, mood, and eczema symptoms for teens.

How similar studies have gone: Previous research suggests mindfulness and digital health tools can improve sleep and mood, with potential benefits for eczema-related quality of life.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria

* Adolescents age 13-17 years.
* Atopic dermatitis refractory to standard topical treatment including topical steroids or topical calcineurin inhibitors.
* Moderate to severe atopic dermatitis via PO-SCORAD score on enrollment.

Exclusion Criteria

* Started on a biologic agent (i.e. dupxient) within the past 3 months.
* Mild atopic dermatitis via PO-SCORAD score on enrollment.

Where it's running

  • Weill Cornell Medicine
    New York, New York, United States
    Recruiting
  • Columbia University Irving Medical Center
    New York, New York, United States
    Recruiting

Study contacts

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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