SEAL Study: Stopping Eczema and Allergy
Trial Objectives
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Researchers want to know if it is possible to prevent infants from developing allergic conditions, such as food allergies, by keeping their skin well hydrated and healthy through a national research study called SEAL. Participants will be split into two groups; one group will be given a moisturizer to be used on the infants’ skin with specific instructions, while the other group will not be given any special instructions or products to use. The children participating will be followed for three years to track whether or not the child develops allergies.
Who Can Participate
Infants with dry skin or atopic dermatitis (eczema).
Age: Newborn to 12-weeks-old Gender: Any
Estimated Time Commitment
Three years, with six clinic visits and weekly or monthly phone calls with researchers
Payment & Reimbursement
Payment: Provided
Travel Reimbursement: Not Available
Trial Contact
For more information, contact:
Alayna Penna
720.665.6380
Susan Leung
303.398.1549
Trial Location
National Jewish Main Campus, Denver, CO
Trial Sponsors
National Institutes of Health
Principal Investigators
Donald Y M Leung, PhD, MD
Co-Investigators
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Mark Boguniewicz, MD
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Jessica Hui Beckman, MD
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Bruce J. Lanser, MD, MPH