Plain-English translation of NCT06884163 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
Researchers want to understand what's happening in your skin when you have chronic hand eczema. By studying small skin samples from people with different types of hand eczema, they hope to identify specific immune patterns and markers that could help doctors create more effective, personalized treatment plans in the future.
Hand eczema can have different causes — some people develop it because of allergies or irritants, while others have underlying skin conditions like atopic dermatitis. Right now, doctors don't have a clear way to distinguish between these different types, which makes it hard to choose the best treatment. This study aims to solve that problem by mapping out the immune signatures of each type.
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You'll visit the research center where doctors will examine your hands and ask about your symptoms. They will perform patch tests to help identify what triggers your eczema. Most importantly, they will take a small skin biopsy — a tiny sample of skin from an affected area — which will be analyzed using specialized laboratory techniques to map out the immune cells and molecules in your skin. The exact number of visits and timeline will be discussed with the research team.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 3, 2026 · Not medical advice
Italy
Sponsor
Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Collaborators
LEO Pharma
Enrollment target
~40 participants
Started
January 2025
Primary completion
January 2026
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in March 2025.
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Central contact
Ketty Peris, Prof
Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
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