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NCT Number: NCT00985894

Comparison Between Asynchronous Online Care Model With Usual In Office Care for the Management of Atopic Dermatitis

The purpose of this study is to determine if an asynchronous online model of teledermatology can achieve similar clinical outcomes as compared to conventional in-office care for the management of atopic dermatitis. The investigators also aim to determine the effects of this online care model on patient quality of life as well as patient and physician satisfaction.

The investigators' hypotheses include the following:

1. Compared to in-person visits, the online care model will result in similar clinical improvement in atopic dermatitis disease severity. 2. Compared to in-person visits, the online care model will result in similar improvements in quality of life. 3. Providers and subjects in the online group will achieve a similar level of overall satisfaction as those in the in-person group.

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Key information

Conditions

Atopic Dermatitis Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities Dermatitis Dermatitis, Atopic Genetic Diseases, Inborn Hypersensitivity Hypersensitivity, Immediate Immune System Diseases Skin Diseases Skin Diseases, Eczematous Skin Diseases, Genetic Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Age range

4 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

UC Davis Department of Dermatology

Sacramento, California, 95816, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients aged 4 years or older at time of consent, may be male or female.
  • Meet the Hanifin diagnostic criteria for atopic dermatitis.
  • Capable of giving informed consent (for patients less than 18 years of age, assent will be obtained from the minor and informed consent will be obtained from a legal guardian).
  • Able to image their skin or have someone do it for them.
  • Able to adhere to the study visit schedule and other protocol requirements.
  • Have access to a computer with internet connection, a digital camera, and an e-mail address.

Exclusion criteria

  • Non English speaking patients.
  • Patients requiring systemic treatment (e.g., cyclosporine, phototherapy).
  • Patients requiring close laboratory monitoring.

Treatment and study plan

Online Teledermatology Care

Other

Patients randomized to the intervention group will have their scheduled follow-up visits online via store and forward teledermatology.

Other names: Health care service modality

Conventional in Office Care

Other

Patients randomized to the control group will have their scheduled follow-up visits via conventional in office care.

Other names: Health care service modality

Primary outcomes

  1. Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI)

    Time frame: Every 8 weeks

  2. Patient-oriented Eczema Measure (POEM)

    Time frame: Every 8 weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of California, Davis

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparison Between Asynchronous Online Care Model for the Management of Atopic Dermatitis With That of Face-to-Face, Office Visits

Important dates

Study start
2009
Primary completion
2012
Study completion
2012
First posted
Sep 29, 2009
Registry last updated
May 30, 2017

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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