Topical treatment for atopic dermatitis
Run by Wake Forest University Health Sciences · NCT06244212 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if teaching patients the right way to use a cream for atopic dermatitis can help them stick to their treatment better and improve their skin condition.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 9 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Wake Forest University Health Sciences Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Winston-Salem, North Carolina) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 19, 2024 |
| Main results expected | January 2027 |
| Study ends | November 2027 |
| Registry record updated | August 4, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06244212 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include individuals aged over 9 with a diagnosis of skin dermatitis who can return for a one-week follow-up.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients without a diagnosis of skin dermatitis or those with less than 2% body surface area affected may 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 study investigates the impact of a brief educational demonstration on the proper application of topical medication, specifically triamcinolone cream, for patients with atopic dermatitis. Participants will be divided into two groups: one receiving the educational intervention and the other serving as a control group. The goal is to assess the differences in medication adherence and treatment outcomes based on the amount of medication dispensed. The study aims to address the significant issue of non-adherence to topical treatments, which can lead to treatment failure and increased healthcare costs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve medication adherence and treatment outcomes for patients with atopic dermatitis.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that standardized dosing in topical treatments can significantly improve patient outcomes, indicating potential success for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of skin dermatitis * Age \> 9 * Ability to return for a one-week clinical studies follow-up * Patients who are candidates for treatment with 0.1% triamcinolone ointment (even if they weren't in the study) * Adult or pediatric patients with active dermatitis who receive dermatologic care at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Department of Dermatology. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients without the diagnosis of skin dermatitis * Inability to return for a one week follow up appointment * Body Surface Area (BSA) affected \<2%
Where it's running
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Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Steven R Feldman, MD, PhD — Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Irma Richardson, MHA
- Email: irichard@wakehealth.edu
- Phone: 336.716.2903
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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.