Evaluation of Dermasectan cream versus standard of care to compare their effectiveness and safety in treating atopic dermatitis (eczema) in children
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN11118799 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN11118799 |
| ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT) | Nil known |
| Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS) | Nil known |
| Protocol serial number | DERCBS1806 |
| Sponsor | Novintethical Pharma (Switzerland) |
| Funder | Novintethical Pharma SA |
- Submission date
- 16/11/2021
- Registration date
- 24/11/2021
- Last edited
- 25/09/2023
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases
Plain English summary of protocol
Background and study aims
Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a condition that makes the skin red and itchy that can appear during early childhood and often before the age of 2 years. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Dermasectan cream in pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis. The study also aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Dermasectan cream, compared to the Standard of Care, in reducing the symptoms of this condition.
Who can participate?
Children aged between 6 months and 12 years old with atopic dermatitis on the standard of care treatment (e.g. hydrocortisone) or on Dermasectan
What does the study involve?
The study lasts for 28 days, with two applications per day for 14 consecutive days of treatment with one of the study products: Dermasectan cream or the standard of care (e.g. hydrocortisone). There are four study visits at day 0, day 8 (after 7 days of treatment), day 15 (after 14 days of treatment), and day 29 (14 days after the end of treatment, a phone-call visit).
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
This treatment could be very helpful for the treatment of atopic dermatitis by reducing the symptoms associated with this diagnosis. The treatment may bring personal benefits or this may not be the case. The results of this study could help discover new treatments for atopic dermatitis. There is no information regarding risks or inconveniences.
Where is the study run from?
Novintethical Pharma SA (Switzerland)
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
March 2019 to May 2020
Who is funding the study?
Novintethical Pharma SA (Switzerland)
Who is the main contact?
Alina Iordache
alina.iordache@cebis-int.com
Contact information
Scientific
222 Calea Plevnei 3rd Floor
Bucharest
060016
Romania
 ORCID ID |
0000-0002-5931-0463 |
|---|---|
| Phone | +40 (0)737 640 721 |
| alina.iordache@cebis-int.com |
Study information
| Primary study design | Observational |
|---|---|
| Study design | Prospective multicenter comparative study |
| Secondary study design | Cohort study |
| Study type | Participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | A prospective, multicenter, comparative study of Dermasectan versus standard of care (e.g. hydrocortisone) in the current clinical practice using subjective assessment in children with atopic dermatitis |
| Study acronym | ADVANCE |
| Study objectives | To evaluate the clinical efficacy of Dermasectan in alleviating the symptomatology of atopic dermatitis, based on the patient’s subjective assessment. |
| Ethics approval(s) | Approved 13/06/2019, The National Committee of Bioethics for Medicine and Medical Devices (Stefan Cel Mare 19-21 Road, District 2, Bucharest, Romania; +40 (0)212102880; comisia.bioetica@adsm.ro), ref: 7SNI |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Atopic dermatitis |
| Intervention | Each patient was enrolled after the doctor decided to prescribe Dermasectan or SoC (e.g. hydrocortisone 10 mg / g ointment) and met the eligibility criteria in a 1:1 ratio. Dermasectan was provided by the Study Sponsor. After signing the informed consent, each subject was evaluated for eligibility criteria. All subjects included in the study were diagnosed, by their doctor, with atopic dermatitis. The study lasted for 28 days, with two applications/day for 14 consecutive days of treatment with one of the study products: Dermasectan or SoC (e.g. hydrocortisone). Each subject was physically examined (weight, height). The investigator evaluated the atopic dermatitis status evolution by using the following questionnaires during each visit: ADSI, SCORAD and POEM. Medical history and demographic data (including subject’s initials, date of birth) and medication used was recorded into the patient file. All subjects attended four visits during the study: Visit 1 – Day 0 Visit 2 – Day 8 (after 7 days of treatment) Visit 3 – Day 15 (after 14 days of treatment) Visit 4 – Day 28 (14 days after the end of treatment) – phone-call visit |
| Intervention type | Device |
| Phase | Not Applicable |
| Drug / device / biological / vaccine name(s) | Dermasectan |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
Efficacy assessed by: |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
Safety outcomes (percentage of participants who experienced an adverse event, number of drop-outs due to side effects, disease progression) evaluated during the study visit on day 8, day 15 and day 28 |
| Completion date | 01/05/2020 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Child |
| Lower age limit | 6 Months |
| Upper age limit | 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 42 |
| Total final enrolment | 42 |
| Key inclusion criteria | 1. Children aged between 6 months and 12 years old 2. Children with a confirmed diagnostic of atopic dermatitis 3. Patients initiated on standard of care for atopic dermatitis (e.g. hydrocortisone) or children initiated on Dermasectan at the moment of signing the informed consent 4. Informed consent signed according to local legislation |
| Key exclusion criteria | 1. Illness within the past 4 days before study enrollment or any medical condition that may affect the risk of study participation 2. Active diagnosis or history of other severe dermatological conditions 3. Concomitant use of medications that may affect the study; products that could have a similar effect as the investigated products (e.g. corticosteroids, anti-inflammatories) 4. Previous allergic reaction or known sensitivity to ingredients in study agents |
| Date of first enrolment | 20/08/2019 |
| Date of final enrolment | 10/04/2020 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- Romania
Study participating centres
Constanta
900591
Romania
Targu Mures
540072
Romania
Bucharest
011461
Romania
Cluj Napoca
400105
Romania
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Romania
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not expected to be made available |
| IPD sharing plan | The data will be collected under the study confidentiality and for study purposes only, according to the approved informed consent form. The study data will be archived according to the sponsor requirements and local regulatory requirements. |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results article | 23/09/2023 | 25/09/2023 | Yes | No | |
| Participant information sheet | Participant information sheet | 11/11/2025 | 11/11/2025 | No | Yes |
Editorial Notes
25/09/2023: Publication reference added.
23/11/2021: Trial's existence confirmed by the National Committee of Bioethics for Medicine and Medical Devices (Romania).
