Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Treat Itch Rumination "Itch CBT" in Eczema

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Atopic Dermatitis

In brief

The main purpose of this study is to adapt cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) to improve itch in children with eczema.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04486742

Run by

Northwestern University

People needed

20

Starts

2020-09-01

Expected to finish

2021-12-21

Last updated by the study team

2023-11-09

Who can join

Age: 8 and older, up to 17. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Moderate to severe atopic dermatitis [assessed by Patient Oriented Eczema Measure (POEM)score of >-8 OR NRS itch score of >= 4].
• English speaking.
• Currently receiving treatment at Lurie Children's Hospital for atopic dermatitis.
• Parent or guardian available to participate in protocol.
• Have sufficient technology (e.g., cell phone, computer, tablet, etc.) that can be used to access Zoom conference technology for telemedicine visits.

You may not qualify if…

• Inability to comprehend and complete questionnaires.
• History of intellectual disability or psychosis.

Where it is running

• Lurie Children's Hospital — Chicago, Illinois, United States

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