The Efficacy of 3% Kanuka Oil Versus 1% Hydrocortisone Cream in Patients With Atopic Dermatitis

Nexgen Dermatologics, Inc.60 enrolled

Overview

Atopic dermatitis is a common disease affecting millions worldwide. A common associated symptom in this population is pruritus. We seek to investigate the use of an natural, over-the-counter cosmeceutical to help this population

There are many treatment options available for atopic dermatitis yet many patients still suffer from the underlying symptomatology. It is important to explore other treatment alternatives to help this population.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

QUADRUPLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Dermatitis, Atopic Pruritus

Interventions

3% kanuka oilOTHER

To assess the efficacy in patients with mild atopic dermatitis, 3% kanuka oil will be applied twice a day for 28 days. 3% kanuka oil is a naturally occurring extract from the kanuka tree and is considered an over-the-counter agent.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 12 YearsMax age: 75 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * age greater than 12 years, diagnosis of atopic dermatitis for longer than 2 years, investigator's static global assessment score of either 2 or 3, and initial worst itch numerical rating scale (WI-NRS) for itch greater than 4. Exclusion Criteria: * the use of topical or systemic corticosteroids within 28 days of entering the study, the use of any other non-emollient therapy within 28 days of entering the study,nursing, and pregnancy

Locations (1)

Berlin Center

Boynton Beach, Florida, United States

RECRUITING

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

ISGA

Investigator scale to determine imporvement in condition

Time frame: 28 days

WI-NRS

Scale generated by patient's responses to survey questions to assess improvement in itch

Time frame: 28 days

Central Contacts

Joshua Berlin, MD

CONTACT

561-729-5252 joshberlin@hotmail.com

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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