Clinical trial Recruiting at 8 sites Observational Ages 12 and up

Registry for patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in Switzerland

Official title: Treatment and Medical Care of Patients With Moderate-to-severe Atopic Dermatitis - Swiss National Clinical Registry TREATswitzerland

Run by Swiss Society of Dermatology and Venereology · NCT05819463 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is creating a national registry to track the care and experiences of people aged 12 and older with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in Switzerland to better understand the condition and its impact.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages12 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment700 (estimated)
SponsorSwiss Society of Dermatology and Venereology
Academic / other
Locations9 sites (Basel and 8 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 2, 2022
Main results expectedMay 2032
Study endsDecember 31, 2032
Registry record updatedApril 30, 2025
Trial IDNCT05819463 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 12 years and older with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis.

Probably not a fit

Patients who do not meet the inclusion criteria or refuse to sign the informed consent form will not benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to create a national registry for patients suffering from moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) in Switzerland. It will document the medical care provided to these patients, assess the appropriateness of care, and evaluate the psychosocial impact of AD. The study will include children aged 12 and older, adolescents, and adults, who will be followed for at least 24 months to gather comprehensive data on their treatment and outcomes. The registry will also facilitate research into risk factors and comorbidities associated with AD.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could improve the understanding and management of atopic dermatitis, leading to better patient outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have successfully utilized similar registry approaches to improve understanding and treatment of chronic conditions, indicating potential for success in this initiative.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥ 12 years
* AD according to the UK Working Party's Diagnostic Criteria (28)
* Moderate to severe AD as defined by
* objective SCORAD \> 20 or IGA ≥ 3 (moderate) or
* currently on systemic antiinflammatory therapy for AD or
* previous systemic antiinflammatory therapy for AD within past 24 months

Exclusion Criteria:

* refusal to sign the informed consent form

Where it's running

  • Universitätsspital Basel, Allergologie
    Basel, Switzerland
    Recruiting
  • Inselspital, Department of Dermatology
    Bern, Switzerland
    Recruiting
  • Dermatology & Skin Care Clinic
    Buochs, Switzerland
    Recruiting
  • HFR Hôpital Cantonal de Fribourg
    Fribourg, Switzerland
    Recruiting
  • Dermatologie CHUV
    Lausanne, Switzerland
    Recruiting
  • Kantonsspital St. Gallen - Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie
    Sankt Gallen, Switzerland
    Recruiting
Show 3 more locations
  • PLAZA Kliniken
    Uster, Switzerland
    Recruiting
  • Institut für Dermatologie und Venerologie Stadtspital Zürich Europaallee
    Zurich, Switzerland
    Recruiting
  • Luzerner Kantonsspital, Zentrum für Dermatologie und Allergologie
    Lucerne, Switzerland
    Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Dagmar Simon, Prof. Dr. med. — Department of Dermatology, Inselspital
  • Study coordinator: Dagmar Simon, Prof. Dr. med.
  • Email: dagmar.simon@insel.ch
  • Phone: +41 31 632 22 78

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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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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.