Paid Eczema Clinical Trials

Candace Kastanis

Written by Candace Kastanis

Chemistry B.S. | UC Davis | Clinical Lab Technician

Updated & Fact Checked 7/30/26

What are paid eczema clinical trials?

how to find clinical trials

Eczema is a dermatological skin condition that affects about 15 million Americans worldwide. Paid eczema clinical trials aim to discover various treatment techniques to help patients cope with this uncomfortable skin condition. Patients with eczema experience dry, itchy skin patches, and many don’t respond well to over-the-counter products or prescription therapies. By conducting paid clinical trials, researchers can help find more effective ways to treat eczema patients. Participants gain access to potentially life-changing treatment options while also earning compensation.

How do I find paid eczema clinical trials for healthy volunteers near me?

Your dermatologist may recommend you for a clinical trial opportunity in your area. This is especially true if your existing treatment methods are ineffective or if your risk factors warrant more effective solutions. Other paid clinical trial opportunities are easily accessible on government-based public health websites. In some cases, clinical trial sponsors may host informational seminars regarding any approaching clinical trials at your local clinic or hospital. The National Eczema Organization also lists paid clinical opportunities and information on their website.

Blood, Urine, and Tissue Collection for Cutaneous Lymphoma, Eczema, and Atopic Dermatitis Research
Recruiting
This is a tissue, urine, and blood banking protocol for cutaneous t-cell lymphoma (CTCL), eczema, and atopic dermatitis patients for current and future research.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
01/06/2025
Locations: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma, Sezary Syndrome, Mycosis Fungoides, Eczema, Atopic Dermatitis
Studies of Skin Microbes in Healthy People and in People With Skin Conditions
Recruiting
This study will examine microbes (e.g., bacteria, fungi, viruses) that live on human skin and how microbes contribute to health and disease. It will analyze healthy human skin and how the these microorganisms might change in patients with atopic dermatitis (AD), a skin condition also known as eczema. Healthy volunteers, as well as patients with moderate to severe eczema (AD), between 2 and 40 years of age may be eligible for this study. We also wish to enroll children and adults aged 2-40 who... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 2 years and 100 years
Trial Updated:
07/09/2025
Locations: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Bethesda, Maryland
Conditions: Atopic Dermatitis, Eczema
Effects of Treatments on Atopic Dermatitis
Recruiting
Background: - Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is a chronic skin disorder. Patients sometimes have infections with S. aureus bacteria. Researchers want to study how eczema treatments affect the number and the type of bacteria on the skin. Objectives: - To study the effect of eczema treatments on skin bacteria. Eligibility: * Individuals between 2 and 25 years of age who have moderate to severe atopic dermatitis. * Healthy volunteers between 18 and 40 years of age with no history of eczema. De... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 2 years and 50 years
Trial Updated:
08/22/2025
Locations: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Bethesda, Maryland
Conditions: Eczema, Dermatitis, Skin Diseases, Genetic, Dermatitis, Atopic, Skin Diseases
PatientSpot Formerly Known as ArthritisPower
Recruiting
Patient Power is a patient research network and database (registry) to collect prospective information about demographics, self-reported diagnoses and medications, and willingness to participate in research from participants with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), spondyloarthritis (SpA), other musculoskeletal conditions, chronic neurological conditions like migraine, chronic pulmonary conditions like Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), asthma, autoimmune dermatological conditions such as psor... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
19 years and above
Trial Updated:
12/12/2023
Locations: Global Healthy Living Foundation, Upper Nyack, New York
Conditions: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Fibromyalgia, Gout, Crohn Disease, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Lupus Erythematosus, Myositis, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Scleroderma, Dermatomyositis, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Polymyositis, Axial Spondyloarthritis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Giant Cell Arteritis, Temporal Arteritis, Wegener, Relapsing Polychondritis, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease, Spinal Cord Injuries, Alzheimer Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Ataxia, Bell Palsy, Brain Tumor, Cerebral Aneurysm, Epilepsy, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Headache, Head Injury, Hydrocephalus, Lumbar Disc Disease, Meningitis, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Neurocutaneous Syndromes, Parkinson Disease, Stroke, Cluster Headache, Tension-Type Headache, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Asthma, Lung Cancer, Cystic Fibrosis, Sleep Apnea, Eczema, Alopecia, Chronic Inflammation, Unstable Angina, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Arrythmia, Valve Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Congenital Heart Disease, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Diabetes, Chronic Liver Disease, Obesity
A Study of Lebrikizumab (LY3650150) in Participants 6 Months to <18 Years of Age With Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis
Recruiting
The main purpose of this study is to measure the effect, safety and how well the body absorbs lebrikizumab in pediatric participants 6 months to \<18 years of age with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 6 months and 17 years
Trial Updated:
08/21/2025
Locations: Clinical Research Center of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama +84 locations
Conditions: Atopic Dermatitis, Eczema
Monitoring Pregnancy and Infant Outcomes Following Tralokinumab Exposure During Pregnancy in the US and Canada - PROTECT
Recruiting
The goal of this observational study is to learn about exposure to tralokinumab during pregnancy, as well as atopic dermatitis (AD) during pregnancy. The main question the study aims to answer is whether pregnant people who have been exposed to tralokinumab during pregnancy experience any differences in pregnancy and infant outcomes compared to women with atopic dermatitis who have not been exposed to tralokinumab during pregnancy. Participants are not required to take tralokinumab during the s... Read More
Gender:
FEMALE
Ages:
All
Trial Updated:
01/26/2025
Locations: University of California San Diego (UCSD), La Jolla, California
Conditions: Atopic Dermatitis, Eczema
Cardamom and Topical Roseomonas in Atopic Dermatitis
Recruiting
Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD), also called eczema, is a chronic skin condition. AD can make skin dry and itchy, and sometimes it can lead to serious health problems, such as asthma, food allergies, eye infections, and sleep problems. No cure exists for AD. Researchers know that people with AD have different kinds of harmless bacteria on their skin than do people without AD. They want to see if adding a harmless bacteria (Roseomonas mucosa) to the skin can help people with AD. Objective:... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 2 years and 100 years
Trial Updated:
08/19/2025
Locations: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Bethesda, Maryland
Conditions: Atopic Dermatitis, Eczema
A Study of the Medicine Called Abrocitinib in Children 6 to Less Than 12 Years of Age With Moderate-to-Severe Eczema
Recruiting
This research study is being conducted to find out if the test medicine, abrocitinib, improves eczema and is safe for children 6 to \<12 years of age who have moderate-to-severe eczema. Research study participants who meet the study criteria will be assigned by chance (like the flip of a coin) to receive either abrocitinib test medicine or placebo (pretend medicine that looks just like the test medicine) for 16 weeks. The study will last for about 24 weeks in total.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 6 years and 11 years
Trial Updated:
08/13/2025
Locations: Cahaba Dermatology & Skin Health Center, LLC, Birmingham, Alabama +12 locations
Conditions: Eczema
Sodium in the Skin and Atopic Dermatitis
Recruiting
The goal of this observational study is to understand factors associated with skin sodium storage in healthy adults and people with atopic dermatitis ages 50 and above. The study is designed to test whether diet and skin barrier function are associated with skin sodium concentration and whether skin sodium concentration is linked to atopic dermatitis and immune profiles over time. Participants will be asked to complete questionnaires, provide bio samples, and undergo non-contrast sodium MRI at... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
50 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/29/2025
Locations: San Francisco VA Medical Center, San Francisco, California +1 locations
Conditions: Eczema, Atopic Dermatitis
ATI-045 Versus Placebo in Patients With Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis
Recruiting
This study evaluates ATI-045 versus placebo in patients with Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 70 years
Trial Updated:
07/28/2025
Locations: Aclaris Study Site, Bryant, Arkansas +22 locations
Conditions: Atopic Dermatitis, Atopic, Dermatitis, AD, Eczema

Who conducts paid eczema clinical trials for healthy volunteers?

Paid eczema clinical studies can be hosted by research firms, public health agencies, educational institutions, or pharmaceutical companies. Researchers routinely host eczema-specific studies to learn more about the advance causes leading to eczema in both adults and children such as allergic reactions, systemic infections, or stress. Previous studies reveal that infants are more prone to eczema than adults and tend to outgrow it as they age. Consequently, researchers seek to solve the riddles associated with the skin condition. Understanding the causes can help them better deliver viable care strategies to specific patient populations such as newborns.


Quick Facts: Paid Eczema Clinical Trials

  • Actively recruiting US studies (July 2026): 65 (ClinicalTrials.gov)
  • Typical eligibility: moderate to severe atopic dermatitis, often measured by how much body surface is affected; many trials require you to have tried topical steroids first
  • If you already take a biologic: most trials require a washout period before you can enroll — ask the coordinator how long
  • Typical compensation: $50–$100 per completed visit, plus travel reimbursement
  • Cost to participate: $0 — study medication and visits are covered by the sponsor

What eczema trials are testing in 2026

Eczema treatment has changed fast, and trials reflect that. Three biologics are now approved for atopic dermatitis (dupilumab, lebrikizumab, and tralokinumab) along with three JAK inhibitors (abrocitinib, baricitinib, and upadacitinib), so current studies tend to test next-generation drugs against those options, longer dosing intervals, treatments for children and infants, and combinations with topical therapy. If you have moderate to severe eczema that has not responded to topicals, you are the population most trials are looking for.

What are the advantages of participating in a paid eczema clinical trial?

Eczema patients spend a lot of money on expensive creams and lotions to get relief. Therefore, the main benefit for those who participate in paid eczema clinical trials is the opportunity to try new eczema therapies without any out-of-pocket costs while also being compensated for your time. Other advantages may be learning how to manage your condition and gaining support throughout your medical journey.


What are the disadvantages of participating in a paid eczema clinical trial?

The main disadvantage is there is a chance the tested therapeutic may not work as hoped, or worse it may aggravate your existing skin condition. The most common disadvantages reported by past participants include:

• Inconvenience for routine monitoring and medical appointments
• Travel and commute times.
• Time away from family or work obligations
• Uncomfortable side effects or treatment applications


How does a paid eczema clinical trial work?

Paid eczema clinical trials work by recruiting volunteers to participate in a study to evaluate how well a new treatment intervention works. By recruiting people with long-term chronic eczema that is not responding with existing lines of treatment, researchers can learn more about the condition to find ways to deliver a better treatment intervention.


In order to qualify for the trial, you will first need to meet their criteria and be available for routine visits, tests, and evaluations. There are four phases of clinical trials a therapeutic must go through before FDA approval can be granted. The clinical trial findings obtained from the clinical study process are evaluated for safety, efficacy, and how product compares to existing standards of treatment.

Phase I Paid Clinical Trials

Phase I clinical trials usually involve small cohorts and are monitored closely for any adverse effects. In phase 1, the primary focus areas are to discover optimal dosing regimens and routes of administration.

Phase II Paid Clinical Trials

Phase II clinical trials share the same objectives as Phase 1, but with a more expanded profile towards larger cohorts with select patient profiles.

Phase III Paid Clinical Trials

In phase III clinical trials, it is common for the clinical investigators to expand the recruitment field and change the study design to a randomized style. The study aim is to measure the effectiveness of the new treatment intervention against the current standard of care.

Phase IV Paid Clinical Trials

Phase IV clinical trials are designed to measure the effectiveness over a broader range of diverse patient types and for longer periods of time. The school of thought is that they can better evaluate any side effects over time that may not have presented themselves in the scope of the first three trial phases. Subsequently, the last and final phase is to demonstrate a predictable clinical endpoint in order gain FDA approval.


What do researchers learn from conducting paid eczema clinical trials?

Researchers discover a great deal from conducting paid eczema clinical trials. The most important takeaways are linked to patient safety. It is important to know what pros and cons are associated with each treatment modality. Clinical testing serves to clarify

  • Which drug interactions may pose a threat.
  • If the drug worsens the existing condition or causes new breakouts.
  • How a patient may respond in general (is the drug therapeutic as effective as those previously used).
  • Which co-factors may play a role in treatment I.e., climate, environmental, diet, stress, existing health factors, age, gender etc.
  • Which genetic biomarkers play a role.

Commonly Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • How much are paid eczema clinical trial participants paid on average?

    Most outpatient studies pay $50–$100 per completed visit, plus travel reimbursement. Compensation reflects the time and number of visits a study requires rather than its risk, and the exact amount appears in the consent form before you enroll.

  • How do I find out if I am eligible to participate in a paid eczema clinical trial?

    Clinical trial and eligibility information relating to paid eczema clinical trials require a documented medical history of problems associated with eczema. The clinical study coordinator or team lead may determine eligibility based on failed previous drug interventions, the current impact on your current health, and any risk factors that make participation a good option. More information is usually available on the clinical sponsor’s website.

  • Will participation in paid eczema clinical trial prevent me from leaving prior to completion?

    Withdrawing from a paid eczema clinical trial is permitted for any reason. Most clinical care coordinators provide patients with in-depth information at the beginning of the clinical trial so they can decide based on personal readiness, and aptitude for completion.

    Common Reasons Cited by Participants for Discontinuing a Paid Eczema Clinical Trial

    • Adverse reactions from the study therapeutic type
    • Financial hardship or job conflict
    • Unplanned family circumstances such as trouble finding childcare, a move etc.
    • Discouragement
    • Adverse health situation
    • Transportation

  • What type of information is normally collected in paid eczema clinical trials?

    The type of information collected in clinical trials range from basic generalized patient points such as age, weight, ethnic background, gender, lifestyle, medications, and lifestyle. In most clinical studies, the information collected is used to help evaluate the effectiveness of the targeted treatment used.

    The final report may include:

    • Any adverse effects.
    • Changes to new or existing areas of the skin.
    • Personal experience.
    • Enhanced risk factors
    • Health complications

  • How long do paid rheumatoid arthritis clinical trials last?

    Paid rheumatoid arthritis clinical trials do not have a set timeline with them and vary in length based on a myriad of factors such as:

    • Clinical trial design and type
    • Clinical sponsor
    • Type of drug intervention
    • Behavioral and lifestyle considerations

  • If I am interested in participating in a paid rheumatoid arthritis clinical trial, what questions should I ask?

    The clinical trial coordinator is responsible for addressing any concerns at any point during your clinical trial experience. The NIH maintains clear guidance for orchestrating a transparent clinical trial experience with a strong emphasis on patient safety.

    Termed as informed consent, the clinical trial sponsors must disclose the following information:

    1. The comprehensive nature of the treatment, procedure, or drug.
    2. Any inherent risks associated with the intended treatment methods.
    3. Reasonable alternatives to the procedure or treatment intervention.
    4. Assessment and acknowledgment that you, the patient, are in complete understanding of items 1-3.

    Informed consent is required and articulates the agreement between you, your healthcare physician, and clinical trial sponsors. The purpose of informed consent is to provide the patient with the details of every facet of the intended clinical trial study plan. This goal of informed consent is to establish trust and confidence between the eligible participant and the clinical trial sponsor team leads.