Status:

RECRUITING

The Potential Role of Compounds Derived From Ultra-processed Foods in the Pathogenesis of Atopic Dermatitis in Pediatric Age

Lead Sponsor:

Federico II University

Conditions:

Atopic Dermatitis

Eligibility:

All Genders

6-10 years

Brief Summary

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common chronic inflammatory skin condition, primarily affecting children in urban and high-income areas. Its prevalence has increased significantly over the past 30 years, ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Caucasian subjects, both sexes, age: ≥6 months and ≤10 years, with a confirmed diagnosis of atopic dermatitis, and healthy controls matched for age and sex without atopic dermatitis;
  • Written informed consent obtained from the participants and/or their parents/legal guardians.

Exclusion

  • Non-Caucasian ethnicity; age \< 6 or \> 10 years
  • Presence of other chronic conditions: hypereosinophilic syndrome, fungal or viral infections, connective tissue disorders, autoimmune diseases, vasculitis, bullous dermatoses (e.g., pemphigus), drug hypersensitivity reactions, graft-versus-host disease, monogenic disorders (e.g., Marfan syndrome type 2, Hyper-IgE syndrome)
  • Presence of scars, nevi, or unusual skin lesions on both forearms
  • Absence of written informed consent

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 10 2024

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

January 10 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

100 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06996327

Start Date

January 10 2024

End Date

January 10 2026

Last Update

June 6 2025

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Department of Traslational Medical Science - University of Naples Federico II

Naples, Italy, 80131