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 type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 13 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Weill Medical College of Cornell University Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | Dupilumab, Ruxolitinib |
| Locations | 2 sites (New York, New York and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 15, 2026 |
| Main results expected | July 2028 |
| Study ends | July 2028 |
| Registry record updated | October 23, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07746427 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
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Weill Cornell Medicine
New York, New York, United States Recruiting -
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
New York, New York, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Dana O'Toole, MD — Weill Medical College of Cornell University
- Study coordinator: Dana A O'Toole, MD
- Email: wcmpedsallergy@med.cornell.edu
- Phone: 646-962-3410
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.