About this Child Eczema Patch Trial — This is a twenty-eight day trial of a new Eczema Patch designed to clear Eczema in children 1 to 12 years of age in Canada. There is no cost to those taking part. If you have one or more children 1 to 12 years of age, who suffer from Eczema, and are interested in trying this new product please read this page carefully. We wish to give you full information about the trial to help you decide whether to take part in the trial. We can only send the Child Eczema Patches to home addresses in Canada. Entry into the trial does not commit in any way. You may withdraw from the trial at any time without obligation. Every participant will receive a genuine 28-day supply of Child Eczema Patches. We will not be sending any placebo (meaning dummy) patches for this trial. The manufacturers of the Child Eczema Patch believe that the product is safe and without side effects. The trial is designed to find out, from a large number of children, how many days of using the Child Eczema Patch will clear Eczema.
About Eczema in Canada — Eczema (also called Atopic Eczema or Atopic Dermatitis) is a common problem, affecting an estimated 14 to 22 per cent of children in Canada. The condition follows a chronic course and has traditionally been managed with topical corticosteroids. Prolonged use of topical corticosteroids can cause some thinning of the skin, which is a worry to parents who often discontinue the treatment. There are also a number of non-steroid creams which can be used, but these need frequent application and only provide short term management of the symptoms of Eczema. The goal of the manufacturers of the Child Eczema Patch is a product which will clear Eczema in a few days and, at the same time provide a long lasting solution. It is hoped that use of the patch will keep the child clear of Eczema through the important early years of life. This trial runs for 28 days only. Participants who would then like to have a further supply of the Child Eczema Patches will be sent them without cost, on request.
About the Child Eczema Patch — The Child Eczema Patch is similar to an ordinary adhesive skin plaster which you would use for a small graze. Impregnated into the skin-side surface of the patch are very small quantities of sealed electrolytes. The electrolytes used are the chlorides of sodium, potassium and magnesium. These electrolytes are essential substances which are present in the human body. The same substances are found in many foods and in seawater, for example. The electrolytes are sealed so that it is not possible for any of the electrolytes to pass into the body of the child. The manufacturers consider that the Child Eczema Patch is a safe product because the substances used are safe and also nothing passes into the body of the child. The patches are hypoallergenic. There are no known side effects.
The official classification for this type of product is "Medical Device Class I". Class I is the classification for medical devices having the lowest risk.
How the Child Eczema Patch May Work — All of the trillions of cells in the human body are constantly signaling to each other. Substances in the environment of the body also affect cell signaling. Researchers have found in recent years that most pharmaceutical drugs work by affecting this signaling system. The manufacturers of the Child Eczema Patch believe that the body cell signaling system can be accurately targeted by carefully selected sealed micro substances which remain outside of the body, but close to the skin. This makes the Child Eczema Patch a Smart Cell Signal treatment and the manufacturers have worldwide patents for Smart Cell Signal products. In the case of the Child Eczema Patches the aim is to remove blockages and to reinstate the flow of essential protective liquids in the skin, so ending the inflammation of Child Eczema and keeping the skin clear.
Instructions for Using the Child Eczema Patch — The Child Eczema Patch is very simple to use. Place the patch on clear skin anywhere on the torso (anywhere except the head, arms, and legs). After 24 hours remove the patch and replace it by a new patch in a slightly different position. Keep doing this procedure each 24 hours for the 21 days of the trial. Special instructions for children under 3 years. For the safety of your child, and as with all small objects, keep the Child Eczema Patch out of reach of any child under 3 years of age. For children under 3 years of age place the Child Eczema Patch out of reach on the back of the child. If possible, cover the patch with clothing, such as a vest, and check frequently that the patch remains in place. Be aware that other children may try to remove the patch from your child.
Full instructions will be sent with your Trial Child Eczema Patches.
What we Ask You to Do — Please ensure that you have read all of the information about this Child Eczema Patch Trial. Please do consult the child's physician if you wish to do so. If you have any questions please contact us using the form on the contact page. Before sending you the Child Eczema Patches we will contact you by telephone to answer any questions that you have.
If you understand the information and wish to take part in the trial please click on the button at the foot of this page to show that you are consenting to enter your child or children in the trial. At the end of the trial we ask you to return a simple one page Weekly Diary to say how you got on with the Child Eczema Patches. We will send you a stamped addressed envelope to return the completed Weekly Diary to us. One of our researchers may also telephone you after the Trial has finished. Entering the Trial puts you under no obligation and you can withdraw at any time. Please just let us know that you have withdrawn.
I have read all of the information in the page above and I consent to enter the Child Eczema Patch Trial, at no cost to myself. I understand that I am under no obligation and I can withdraw at any time.
