Status:

COMPLETED

Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Treat Itch Rumination "Itch CBT" in Eczema

Lead Sponsor:

Northwestern University

Collaborating Sponsors:

Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Conditions:

Atopic Dermatitis

Eligibility:

All Genders

8-17 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The main purpose of this study is to adapt cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) to improve itch in children with eczema.

Detailed Description

Eczema is characterized by chronic itch. Many children develop a chronic focus (rumination) on their itch. Rumination is a maladaptive method of responding to distress, in which the individual thinks ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Moderate to severe atopic dermatitis \[assessed by Patient Oriented Eczema Measure (POEM)score of \>-8 OR NRS itch score of \>= 4\].
  • English speaking.
  • Currently receiving treatment at Lurie Children's Hospital for atopic dermatitis.
  • Parent or guardian available to participate in protocol.
  • Have sufficient technology (e.g., cell phone, computer, tablet, etc.) that can be used to access Zoom conference technology for telemedicine visits.

Exclusion

  • Inability to comprehend and complete questionnaires.
  • History of intellectual disability or psychosis.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 21 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

20 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04486742

Start Date

September 1 2020

End Date

December 21 2021

Last Update

November 9 2023

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Lurie Children's Hospital

Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60611