Plain-English translation of NCT00605878 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Researchers want to understand how bacteria, fungi, and other tiny organisms living on your skin affect eczema and other skin conditions. This study will collect skin samples from healthy volunteers, people with eczema, and people with rare immune system disorders to compare the different types of microbes present. By studying these samples using advanced genetic methods, scientists hope to learn why some people develop eczema and how the skin's natural microbiota plays a role in the disease.
Current methods for studying skin bacteria don't capture the full picture of what's actually living on our skin. This research may provide new insights into how the microbes on our skin contribute to eczema and other skin diseases, which could eventually lead to better treatments.
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Participants will have their skin sampled at specific sites (usually areas like the inner elbow or behind the knee). Before sampling, some participants may need to stop using certain skin treatments for 7 days or longer, depending on which group they're in. The study compares skin samples from healthy people to those with eczema or immune disorders, so researchers can analyze and identify the different microbes present using genetic testing methods.
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