A Multi-Center Study of Short and Long-term Use of Protopic Ointment in Patients With Atopic Dermatitis

Summary

The purpose of the study is to determine the impact of topical corticosteroids on the safety and effectiveness of Protopic Ointment in the short-term treatment of moderate to severe Atopic Dermatitis and to compare the safety and effectiveness of Protopic Ointment to placebo in the long-term management of Atopic Dermatitis

Timeline

Start

2004-10

Primary completion

2006-07

Completion

2006-07

Publications

• Background Breneman D, Fleischer AB Jr, Abramovits W, Zeichner J, Gold MH, Kirsner RS, Shull TF, Crowe AW, Jaracz E, Hanifin JM; Tacrolimus Ointment Study Group. Intermittent therapy for flare prevention and long-term disease control in stabilized atopic dermatitis: a randomized comparison of 3-times-weekly applications of tacrolimus ointment versus vehicle. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2008 Jun;58(6):990-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2008.02.008. Epub 2008 Mar 21.
• Background Paller AS, Eichenfield LF, Kirsner RS, Shull T, Jaracz E, Simpson EL; US Tacrolimus Ointment Study Group. Three times weekly tacrolimus ointment reduces relapse in stabilized atopic dermatitis: a new paradigm for use. Pediatrics. 2008 Dec;122(6):e1210-8. doi: 10.1542/peds.2008-1343. Epub 2008 Nov 17.

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