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Evaluation of Stigma Toward Patients With Alopecia Areata, Atopic Dermatitis, Vitiligo, and Psoriasis
Led by Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS · Updated on 2025-08-26
400
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
4 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are investigating how the general population emotionally reacts to facial involvement in four major skin diseases: psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, and alopecia areata. The study aims to compare social distance and stereotyping toward individuals with these conditions and to identify demographic factors linked to a higher tendency to stigmatize. This observational research focuses on understanding stigma associated with these dermatologic diseases. Participants will view images of faces affected by atopic dermatitis, alopecia areata, vitiligo, and psoriasis, created through artificial intelligence. They will select which face evokes feelings such as compassion, disgust, blame, or curiosity. Each participant will then complete a 14-question stigma survey related to one of the four diseases, randomly assigned. Responses are scored on a 1 to 5 Likert scale, measuring social distance and stereotyping. During the study, basic demographic information like age, gender, employment, and education will be collected. The research team will analyze emotional responses and stigma scores to assess attitudes in the general population. The main outcome will be evaluated after 12 months. The total participation time and follow-up details are based on this 12-month endpoint, with no treatments or interventions involved.
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Brief Title
Evaluation of Stigma Toward Patients With Alopecia Areata, Atopic Dermatitis, Vitiligo, and Psoriasis
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients aged over 18 years, both sexes
- Signed written informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients diagnosed with psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, or alopecia areata
- Patients with first-degree relatives with psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, or alopecia areata
- Those with professional or personal direct knowledge of these diseases
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person or remote)
Duration - Single session
Participants observe images depicting faces of individuals with specific skin conditions and complete a 14-question questionnaire on stigma toward one of the diseases under investigation.
1 visit (in-person or remote)
Duration - 12 months
Participants' responses are analyzed up to 12 months after the initial assessment to evaluate stigma over time.
No additional visits required
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, UOC Dermatologia
Roma, Italia, Italy, 00168
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Research Team
C
Caldarola
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
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