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NCT Number: NCT01660139

Use of Alternative Medicine Among Outpatients in Dermatology and Primary Care Clinics

This study is to assess the practice of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for skin related conditions among patients in the Primary Care and Dermatology clinics.

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Key information

Conditions

Dermatologic Disorders Skin Diseases Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Northwestern University Department of Dermatology

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

About this study

This study aims to determine the prevalence and characteristics complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) usage among Primary Care and Dermatology clinic patients through the use of an anonymous, self-completed written survey. This survey will assess the prevalence and regularity of CAM usage (with and without concurrent use of allopathic therapies), the reasons for CAM usage, perceived success with CAM usage, and socioeconomic status, in both Dermatology and Primary Care patients. We will then compare these elements of CAM usage between the two clinic patient populations.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • 18 years or older
  • Presents for a clinic appointment with a dermatologist or primary care physician
  • English-speaking

Exclusion criteria

  • Less than 18 years or older
  • Non-English speaking

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Prevalence of complementary and alternative medicine usage among patients in the clinics

    Time frame: 5 minutes to complete survey

    At the clinic appointment, patients will be given a survey that asks about whether the patient uses complementary and alternative medicine for skin related issues.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Characteristics of the patients complementary and alternative medicine use

    Time frame: 5 minutes to complete survey

    Patients who practice complementary and alternative medicine will be asked about what and how they practice their complementary and alternative medicine.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Northwestern University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2012
Primary completion
2015
Study completion
2015
First posted
Aug 8, 2012
Registry last updated
Nov 1, 2018

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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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