Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Skin structure in atopic dermatitis patients treated with nemolizumab assessed by reflectance confocal microscopy

Official title: Reflectance Confocal Microscopy Evaluation of Skin Structure of Patients With Atopic Dermatitis Under Nemolizumab

Run by Hôpitaux Drôme Nord · NCT07730788 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether nemolizumab changes skin structure in adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis using a noninvasive imaging method.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment15 (estimated)
SponsorHôpitaux Drôme Nord
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsnemolizumab
Locations1 site (Romans-sur-Isère, Drôme)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 11, 2026
Main results expectedJune 11, 2027
Study endsJune 11, 2028
Registry record updatedJuly 28, 2026
Trial IDNCT07730788 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults aged 18 and older with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis who require systemic treatment with nemolizumab and meet local consent and confidentiality requirements.

Probably not a fit

Participants without skin structural changes detectable by reflectance confocal microscopy or those not responding to nemolizumab may not experience measurable benefit.

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 examines skin changes in adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis who are treated with nemolizumab. Reflectance confocal microscopy is used to noninvasively visualize the epidermis and papillary dermis to identify cellular and structural changes. The study compares imaging findings to what would be expected from the disease course and treatment response in a real-world setting. Participation requires informed consent and affiliation with a social security scheme, and is conducted at a single center in Romans-sur-Isère, France. No interventional procedures beyond standard nemolizumab treatment are described.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, findings could improve understanding of how nemolizumab affects skin structure and inform future imaging-based monitoring in atopic dermatitis.

How similar studies have gone: Previous work in similar imaging approaches suggests potential insights into treatment-related skin changes, but this exact imaging + nemolizumab combination is novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients aged 18 years and older.
* Patients with moderate-to-severe Atopic Dermatitis who require systemic treatment with nemolizumab
* Patients affiliated with or entitled to a social security scheme.
* Patients capable of giving informed consent.
* Patients who have received informed information about the study and have co-signed an informed consent form for participation in the study, along with the investigator.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients who refuse to participate in the study and legally incapacitated adults
* Patients with an uncontrolled chronic disease that may require corticosteroid courses/treatment.
* Patients with a severe concomitant disease that, in the investigator's opinion, would negatively affect participation in the study.

Where it's running

  • Hôpitaux Drôme Nord
    Romans-sur-Isère, Drôme, France
    Recruiting

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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.
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.