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Netherton syndrome is a genetic condition that can result in abnormal skin functioning. People with this condition often have red and scaling skin; sparse or short hair; and problems with absorption of medicines or chemicals that are applied to the skin. If these chemicals are absorbed at a high level, they may cause health problems. Elidel (pimecrolimus) is a new medicine that is available as a cream. It has been shown to help improve the appearance of the skin in patients with another skin condition known as atopic dermatitis, and is approved by the United States (US) Food and Drug Administration for use in children with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis. The purpose of this study is to determine if Elidel is safe, to see whether the medication is absorbed through the skin, and to see if side effects are associated with its use in children with Netherton syndrome.


Clinical Trial Description

Patients with Netherton syndrome, a rare genodermatosis, manifest a chronic, eczematous dermatitis with erythema and scaling that is often recalcitrant to conventional therapy with emollients and topical corticosteroids. These patients display an altered epidermal barrier with increased permeability to topical agents and are therefore susceptible to evaporative transepidermal water loss and infection. Topical therapy with the calcineurin inhibitors tacrolimus and pimecrolimus has been demonstrated to improve the skin integrity and the quality of life of patients with several chronic dermatoses, including atopic dermatitis. As a result of the underlying skin barrier dysfunction, however, the possibility of significant systemic absorption and resultant side effects is a concern when these agents are used in patients with Netherton syndrome. Experience with topical tacrolimus 0.1% ointment for patients with Netherton syndrome has demonstrated both marked efficacy as well as significant systemic absorption of the drug in this patient population. Use of topical pimecrolimus in patients with Netherton syndrome has not been reported to date. Investigation of the extent of systemic absorption and side effects will help to define the safety and efficacy profile of topical pimecrolimus in patients with Netherton syndrome. ;


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NCT number NCT00208026
Study type Interventional
Source Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
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Status Completed
Phase Phase 1/Phase 2
Start date September 2005
Completion date March 2008

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