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Methods |
Study design: single‐centred, investigator‐blinded RCT Recruitment dates: June 2011 and January 2014 Treatment arms: 2 AD follow‐up: study visits occurred at 2, 6, and 12 months. Two phone calls were performed at 18 to 24 months to discuss development of AD, provide education on emollient use, and supply additional product |
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Participants |
Randomisation: N = 100 (intervention n = 54, control n = 46) Inclusion criteria:
Exclusion criteria:
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Interventions |
Intervention group: instructed to apply moisturiser daily to all body surfaces excluding the scalp and diaper area and to use the cleanser only as needed during bathing Comparator: control group was given no specific instructions regarding use of emollients except to use emollients of their choice on an as needed basis Moisturiser/Emollient: Cetaphil Restoraderm (Galderma, Baie d’Urfé, Montreal, Canada); key ingredients include shea butter as a lipid source, pseudoceramide‐5, and 2 FLG breakdown products. A cleanser was also provided. No bathing frequency instructions were provided. Both products were to be used within 21 days of birth |
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Outcomes |
Primary outcomes: cumulative incidence of AD at 12 months diagnosed by a blinded investigator (‘investigator‐confirmed AD’). UK Working Party Criteria adapted to identify incident cases of AD were used rather than a 12‐month period of prevalence Secondary outcomes: a post‐hoc secondary analysis of the primary outcome was also performed: cumulative incidence of AD defined as AD diagnosed by an investigator and/or an outside paediatrician or chart review within 12 or 24 months (any AD) Adverse events: intervention group vs control group: bacterial skin infections (7.4% vs 6.5%); hypersensitivity reactions including irritant contact dermatitis and urticaria (14.8% vs 8.7%). No serious adverse events were reported in either group |
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Identification |
Country: Oregon, USA Setting: maternal hospital wards Sponsorship source: all funding sources supported the work |
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Declarations of interest | Dr. Simpson has received consulting fees from Galderma, which supplied emollient for this study | |
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