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Cutaneous Biomarkers in Atopic Eczema Using a Non-Invasive Micro-Suction Device in Babies

Using a Non-invasive Micro-suction Biomarker Extraction Device to Understand Atopic Eczema in Babies

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 5 Aug 2026

Brief summary (registry, in English)

This project aims to establish whether an adapted extraction device is tolerable and will be able to measure chemical signals in baby's ISF. Insight into the chemical profiles found in the skin interstitial fluid (ISF) of healthy and diseased babies will identify signals that can be used to investigate the causes of eczema and propose new preventative strategies and effective treatments. Specifically, it aims to: 1. Demonstrate that the developed ISF device can be used to extract biomarkers from the skin of babies non-invasively and is tolerable (not causing significant discomfort, bruising, or blister formation). 2. Compare the profile of chemical markers present in the ISF of healthy babies with babies that have developed eczema. 3. Compare the biomarker levels extracted from babies with eczema in lesional and non-lesional skin using the developed ISF device. 4. Compare the microbiome and metabolome profiles from swabs taken from babies with healthy skin and with eczema in lesional and non-lesional skin (exploratory outcome).

Status (registry)
Recruiting
Study type
Observational
Enrollment
30 (estimated)
First submitted
13 Nov 2025
Start date
31 Mar 2026
Primary completion date
30 Dec 2026
Lead sponsor
King's College London
NCT number
NCT07228962

What you commit to

  • Study type: Observational
  • Planned participants: 30
  • From 31 Mar 2026 to the primary completion date, 30 Dec 2026
  • 1 site in 1 country
  • Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them

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Who cannot take part

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Other illness

  • Significant inflammatory skin disease at birth.

Other

  • Parents/guardians/caregivers unable to give informed consent.
  • Preterm birth (defined as birth before 37 completed weeks gestation).
  • Baby has any other serious health issue.

Who the study is looking for

  • Healthy babies and babies with atopic dermatitis up to 6 months old.
  • Ability of parents/guardians/caregivers to provide written informed consent for study participation.
  • Willingness of parents/guardians/caregivers to comply with all study requirements.
  • Parents/guardians/caregivers competent use of English language.

Age in the registry: 0 months to 6 months · Sex: All · Accepts healthy volunteers

Full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov

Sites (1)

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SiteCityCountrySite status
St Thomas Hospital
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LondonUnited KingdomRecruiting

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