A controlled trial of group behavioural therapy in the management of atopic dermatitis in adults

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN17548228

Enrollment

Registered

2005-09-30

Start date

2004-12-24

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2016-11-28

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Conditions

Atopic dermatitis Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases Atopic dermatitis

Interventions

Participants will be allocated randomly to one of two groups. The first group will receive an hour-long educational session run by a consultant dermatologist. This will reinforce the optimal use of

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. A diagnosis of atopic dermatitis by the Hanifen & Najka criteria 2. Chronicity of at least one year 3. Aged 18 years and above

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Systemic therapy for atopic dermatitis in the last 6 months 2. Participants will be excluded if not English speaking

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. The SCORAD - an index developed by the European Task Force on Atopic Dermatitis to rate the severity of atopic dermatitis . 2. The DLQI - The Dermatology Life Quality Index. A questionnaire that assesses the impact of a number of skin conditions on daily life in preceding week. 3. The HADS - the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. A self- rating scale to detract evidence of the two conditions.	—

Measure

Time frame

1. The SCORAD - an index developed by the European Task Force on Atopic Dermatitis to rate the severity of atopic dermatitis . 2. The DLQI - The Dermatology Life Quality Index. A questionnaire that assesses the impact of a number of skin conditions on daily life in preceding week. 3. The HADS - the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. A self- rating scale to detract evidence of the two conditions.

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
No secondary outcome measures	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026