Derma Cal Plus, herbal skin cream for children aged between 2 months and 5 years of age suffering from eczema: A double blind randomised placebo controlled trial
DEC-NET Serial number GB408
Published online24/05/2005 17.21.00
Last updated01/08/2005 13.07.47
This trial has been approved by an ethics committee
Current trial statusOpen (actively recruiting new participants)
Major Disease
(ICD9 class)
Contact dermatitis and other eczema
Experimental drug
Derma Cal Plus, herbal skin cream
GenderBoth
Age (range)2 months to 5 years

Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
Children with mild or moderate atopic eczema within the past month Children whose parents give informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Children whose parents refuse consent Children with no recent history of a flair up of atopic eczema

Trial design/methodology
Phase2
Kind of studyEfficacy
Bioequivalence
DesignControlled
Randomised
Blinded
Double blind
Purpose of study
A double blind randomised placebo controlled trial to examine the effectiveness of 'Derma Cal Plus cream' in the treatment of children with mild to moderate atopic eczema.
Primary outcomes
Reduction in severity of atopic eczema and reduction of frequency of flair ups as reported by parents in questionnaire
Secondary outcomes
Reduction in signs and symptoms of atopic eczema, such as reduced discomfort, reduced stratching etc as reported by parents during monthly questionaire.
Summary of study design, objectives, and ongoing research findings
A double blind randomized placebo controlled trial to investigate the therapeutic properties of Derma Cal Plus, a herbal skin cream, in the treatment of eczema
Principal investigator
NameDr Vivek Wayse
InstitutionHerba Naturelle Ltd
Postal address19 Lakehall Gardens, Thornton Heath
CitySurrey, CR7 7EL
CountryUNITED KINGDOM
Phone+44 (0)20 8664 8720
Fax+44 (0)20 8664 8720
E-mailvivek@herbanaturelle.com


Promoter
Herba Naturelle Ltd (Industry)

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