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Atopic DermatitisPhase 2NCT01320579

Investigation of the Efficacy of 2.5% and 5% Cis-urocanic Acid in Patients With Moderate or Severe Atopic Dermatitis

A Phase 2 study testing Cis-UCA 2.5% emulsion cream, Cis-UCA 5% emulsion cream and Protopic® 0.1% ointment in people with Atopic Dermatitis, run by BioCis Pharma Ltd at 7 sites in Finland.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate dose response, safety, tolerability and efficacy of 2.5% and 5% cis-UCA in comparison to placebo and active comparator in the treatment of adult patients with moderate or severe chronic atopic dermatitis. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Atopic Dermatitis
What is being tested?
Cis-UCA 2.5% emulsion cream, Cis-UCA 5% emulsion cream and Protopic® 0.1% ointment
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
159 participants
Where
7 sitesFinland
Study dates
Mar 2011to Jun 2012
Phase
Phase 2
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Informed consent obtained prior to any screening procedure
  • Caucasian male or female patient
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Weight at least 45 kg
  • Patient with moderate or severe chronic atopic dermatitis
  • Good general health ascertained by medical history, physical examination and laboratory determinations, showing no signs of clinically significant findings, except chronic atopic dermatitis
  • Negative pregnancy test (premenopausal female patient) at screening and use of adequate contraceptive measures (both male and female patients) throughout the study and 30 days after the last cis-UCA dose

Who cannot join

  • History of other significant skin disease, or skin manifestations of allergic illness or other dermatologic condition, except chronic moderate or severe atopic dermatitis, that would interfere with the trial assessments or compromise the patient's safety according to the opinion of the Investigator
  • Present symptoms of other skin diseases, except chronic atopic dermatitis, that could disturb the study assessment and evaluation of the skin
  • Current use of any active systemic medication for chronic atopic dermatitis within one month
  • Current use of active topical medication in the planned investigational area for chronic atopic dermatitis within two weeks
  • History of a sunny holiday, UV-light therapy or solarium use within one month before beginning of study treatments, or planning such during the study or within 7 days after the study
  • Allergy to cis-UCA, or any constituents of the placebo emulsion cream or any constituents of Protopic® ointment
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  • History of any skin-related cancer
  • Congenital or acquired immunodeficiency or ongoing therapy that cause immunosuppression
  • Earlier participation in a clinical study performed with cis-UCA
  • Any clinically significant laboratory test result
  • Suspected current drug or alcohol abuse
  • Clinically significant illness during the 4 weeks prior to the first dose administration
  • Any other condition that in the opinion of the Investigator would interfere with the evaluation of the study results or constitute a health hazard for the patient
  • Unwillingness or doubtful capacity to comply with the protocol
  • Doubtful availability to complete the study

Trial locations and contacts

7 sites in 1 country.

7 sites in 1 country

Finland7 sites
  • Helsinki University Central Hospital, Skin and Allergy Hospital

    Helsinki, 00200

  • Mehiläinen Medical Center Kuopio

    Kuopio

  • Lohja Hospital, Clinic of Dermatology and Allergology

    Lohja

  • FinnMedi Oy

    Tampere, FI-33520

  • Mehiläinen Medical Center Turku

    Turku

  • Pulssi Medical Center

    Turku

  • Turku University Hospital, Department of Dermatology and Venereal Diseases

    Turku

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About this study

Official title: Phase II Study to Investigate the Properties of Topical Twice Daily Doses of 2.5% and 5% Cis-urocanic Acid in Comparison to Active Comparator 0.1% Protopic® for up to 28 Days in Patients With Moderate or Severe Atopic Dermatitis

The purpose of this study is to evaluate dose response, safety, tolerability and efficacy of 2.5% and 5% cis-UCA in comparison to placebo and active comparator in the treatment of adult patients with moderate or severe chronic atopic dermatitis.

Read the detailed description

This is a Phase II multi-centre, double-blinded, vehicle-controlled, repeated and multiple dose, study to evaluate dose response, safety, tolerability and efficacy of 2.5% and 5% cis-UCA compared to placebo, and investigator-blinded to compare the safety, tolerability and efficacy of cis-UCA to the active comparator Protopic® 0.1% in patients with moderate or severe chronic atopic dermatitis treated for up to 28 days.

The primary objective is to compare the efficacy of two different doses of cis-UCA (2.5% and 5%) with placebo for up to 28 days in adult patients with moderate or severe chronic atopic dermatitis to determine the dose of cis-UCA for further clinical development.

Secondary objectives are as follows:

  • To evaluate safety and tolerability of cis-UCA after topical twice daily doses of 2.5% and 5% for up to 28 days in adult patients with moderate or severe chronic atopic dermatitis.
  • To evaluate dose response after topical twice daily doses of 2.5% and 5% for up to 28 days in adult subjects with moderate or severe chronic atopic dermatitis.
  • To compare the efficacy and safety of 2.5% and 5% of cis-UCA to the efficacy and safety of 0.1% Protopic® after topical twice daily doses for up to 28 days in adult patients with moderate or severe chronic atopic dermatitis

The key eligibility criteria are the following: patients with moderate or severe chronic atopic dermatitis, at least 18 years of age, with no current treatment for atopic dermatitis with active systemic medication or active topical treatment in the planned investigational area, and with no history of any significant disease that would affect the use of cis-UCA or comparator.

In total, up to 150 adult patients (both males and females; at least 20% of each gender) with moderate or severe chronic atopic dermatitis will be included in the study. Up to 36 adult patients (both males and females) will be included in each treatment arm.

Being tested
Cis-UCA 2.5% emulsion cream, Cis-UCA 5% emulsion cream, Placebo for cis-UCA emulsion cream, Protopic® 0.1% ointment
Keywords
atopic dermatitis, cis-urocanic acid
Medical subject headings
Dermatitis, Atopic

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Cis-UCA 2.5% emulsion creamDrug

    Also called Cis-UCA 2.5%

    2.5% cis-UCA in emulsion cream base twice daily, amount of a fingertip per one hand (i.e. palm + thumb + fingers) area, applied topically as a thin layer on the affected skin area of approximate size of maximally three hand areas for up to 28 days (one fingertip per one hand area)

  • Cis-UCA 5% emulsion creamDrug

    Also called Cis-UCA 5%

    5% cis-UCA in emulsion cream base twice daily, amount of a fingertip per one hand (i.e. palm + thumb + fingers) area, applied topically as a thin layer on the affected skin area of approximate size of maximally three hand areas for up to 28 days (one fingertip per one hand area)

  • Placebo for cis-UCA emulsion creamDrug

    Also called Placebo

    The placebo for cis-UCA product (emulsion cream base) twice daily, amount of a fingertip per one hand area applied topically as a thin layer on the affected skin area on of approximate size of maximally three hand areas for up to 28 days (one fingertip per one hand area).

  • Protopic® 0.1% ointmentDrug

    Also called Protopic®

    0.1% Protopic® twice daily, amount of a fingertip per one hand area applied topically as a thin layer on the affected skin area of approximate size of maximally three hand areas for up to 28 days (one fingertip per one hand area).

Study groups in NCT01320579
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Group 2 Cis-UCA 5% emulsion creamExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: Cis-UCA 5% emulsion cream
Group 3 Placebo cis-UCA emulsion creamPlacebo comparatorNot described
Receives: Drug: Placebo for cis-UCA emulsion cream
Group 4 Protopic® 0.1% ointmentActive comparatorNot described
Receives: Drug: Protopic® 0.1% ointment
Group 1 Cis-UCA 2.5% emulsion creamExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: Cis-UCA 2.5% emulsion cream

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Clinical Skin Assessment of erythema, oedema/papulation, oozing/crusts, excoriations, and lichenification

    Measured: 37 days

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. Skin Erythema measurement

    Measured: 37 days

  2. Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL) measurement

    Measured: 37 days

  3. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) assessment for itching (pruritus) of the treatment area

    Measured: 37 days

  4. Physician Global Assessment (PGA)

    Measured: 37 days

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted22 Mar 2011 (estimated)
  2. Study startMar 2011
  3. Primary completionJun 2012
  4. Study completionJun 2012

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
159 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01320579
Sponsor's protocol ID
CL09002
Other IDs
2010-023543-15
Status last verified
Jun 2012
First submitted
21 Mar 2011
Last updated
21 Jun 2012
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Bieber T. Atopic dermatitis. N Engl J Med. 2008 Apr 3;358(14):1483-94. doi: 10.1056/NEJMra074081. No abstract available.

    PubMed 18385500
  • Cork MJ, Danby SG, Vasilopoulos Y, Hadgraft J, Lane ME, Moustafa M, Guy RH, Macgowan AL, Tazi-Ahnini R, Ward SJ. Epidermal barrier dysfunction in atopic dermatitis. J Invest Dermatol. 2009 Aug;129(8):1892-908. doi: 10.1038/jid.2009.133. Epub 2009 Jun 4.

    PubMed 19494826
  • De Fabo EC, Noonan FP. Mechanism of immune suppression by ultraviolet irradiation in vivo. I. Evidence for the existence of a unique photoreceptor in skin and its role in photoimmunology. J Exp Med. 1983 Jul 1;158(1):84-98. doi: 10.1084/jem.158.1.84.

    PubMed 6223114
  • Severity scoring of atopic dermatitis: the SCORAD index. Consensus Report of the European Task Force on Atopic Dermatitis. Dermatology. 1993;186(1):23-31. doi: 10.1159/000247298.

    PubMed 8435513
  • Hanifin JM, Reed ML; Eczema Prevalence and Impact Working Group. A population-based survey of eczema prevalence in the United States. Dermatitis. 2007 Jun;18(2):82-91. doi: 10.2310/6620.2007.06034.

    PubMed 17498413
  • Rajka G, Langeland T. Grading of the severity of atopic dermatitis. Acta Derm Venereol Suppl (Stockh). 1989;144:13-4. doi: 10.2340/000155551441314.

    PubMed 2800895
  • Wolkerstorfer A, de Waard van der Spek FB, Glazenburg EJ, Mulder PG, Oranje AP. Scoring the severity of atopic dermatitis: three item severity score as a rough system for daily practice and as a pre-screening tool for studies. Acta Derm Venereol. 1999 Sep;79(5):356-9. doi: 10.1080/000155599750010256.

    PubMed 10494710
  • Peltonen JM, Pylkkanen L, Jansen CT, Volanen I, Lehtinen T, Laihia JK, Leino L. Three randomised phase I/IIa trials of 5% cis-urocanic acid emulsion cream in healthy adult subjects and in patients with atopic dermatitis. Acta Derm Venereol. 2014 Jul;94(4):415-20. doi: 10.2340/00015555-1735.

    PubMed 24284985

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing Cis-UCA 2.5% emulsion cream, Cis-UCA 5% emulsion cream and Protopic® 0.1% ointment in people with Atopic Dermatitis, run by BioCis Pharma Ltd at 7 sites in Finland.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 7 inclusion and 15 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 21 Jun 2012. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 7 sites in Finland. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Clinical Skin Assessment of erythema, oedema/papulation, oozing/crusts, excoriations, and lichenification (time frame: 37 days). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01320579, which also lists 8 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 21 Jun 2012.

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