Testing a probiotic for early childhood eczema
Part of Immune system & allergy, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests if a friendly bacteria called Lactobacillus paracasei, given as a powder, can help control eczema in young children. It's for kids 3 months to 3 years old with mild to moderate eczema who are not taking strong medications.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 3 months and 3 years old.
- A pediatric skin doctor or allergy doctor must have diagnosed your child with eczema.
- Your child’s eczema must be mild to moderate — not severe or nearly gone.
- Your child cannot be taking strong immune-suppressing medicines or biologics for eczema.
- If your child takes probiotics, you must be willing to stop them for the study.
- Your child cannot have a weak immune system, a serious active skin infection, or a chronic stomach/bowel condition.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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