Does Dietary Salt Affect Eczema Severity?
Part of Genetic & congenital, Immune system & allergy, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding or reducing salt in your diet changes the severity of eczema. You will have an MRI to look at your skin and may be asked to take sodium tablets temporarily.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You can safely have an MRI (no metal implants, pacemaker, or severe claustrophobia).
- You have not had a heart attack or serious heart problem in the past 6 months.
- Your liver and kidneys are working normally (your doctor will check this).
- You are not taking water pills (diuretics) or certain diabetes medicines (SGLT2 inhibitors).
- You have not taken antibiotics or immune-suppressing drugs in the last month.
- You are willing to take sodium tablets as part of the study.
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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