Plain-English translation of NCT04419584 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Atopic Dermatitis research guide →Phase 3 — Testing in thousands of people, comparing the treatment against what doctors currently use. This is the last big step before approval.
This study is testing a traditional Chinese herbal treatment called to see if it can help children with atopic dermatitis (a type of eczema that causes itchy, inflamed skin). Half of the children will receive the actual herbal medication, and half will receive a placebo (a fake treatment that looks identical). Researchers will also study how this medication affects the helpful bacteria in children's stomachs and intestines.
Eczema can be very uncomfortable for children and hard to control with current treatments. This trial is exploring whether this traditional herbal approach might offer another option, and whether it works by improving the balance of bacteria in the gut.
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You would visit the research clinic at the start, then at 6 weeks, 12 weeks, and 16 weeks. At each visit, doctors will examine your skin and ask you questions about how your eczema is affecting your daily life. You'll take the herbal medication (or placebo) as granules twice a day for 12 weeks, then continue to be followed for 4 weeks after stopping. You'll also need to keep a food diary before providing a stool sample so researchers can study your gut bacteria.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 1, 2026 · Not medical advice
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