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Alopecia AreataPhase 2NCT03354637

A Study of ATI-50002 Topical Solution for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata

A Phase 2 study testing ATI-50002 high dose and ATI-50002 low dose in people with Alopecia Areata, run by Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. at 23 sites in United States.

Terminated

Stopped early. The study ended before it was planned to and will not resume.

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Trial summary

Primary: To assess safety, tolerability and efficacy of 2 dose strengths of ATI-50002 Topical Solution, compared to vehicle in subjects with alopecia areata (AA) Secondary: To evaluate key clinical outcome assessments Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 12 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Alopecia Areata
What is being tested?
ATI-50002 high dose and ATI-50002 low dose
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
129 participants
Where
23 sitesUnited States
Study dates
29 Nov 2017to 10 Sep 2019
Phase
Phase 2
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

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 12 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Have a clinical diagnosis of stable patchy alopecia areata (AA) defined as no current areas of spontaneous regrowth.
  • Have a Severity of Alopecia Tool (SALT) score of at least 15% up to 95% total scalp hair loss determined by the study investigator at baseline.
  • Have a duration of the current episode of scalp hair loss of a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 12 years.
  • If a woman of childbearing potential (WOCBP), must have a negative serum pregnancy test at Screening (Visit 1) and a negative urine pregnancy test at Baseline (Visit 2) and agree to: use a highly effective method of birth control for the duration of the study; not be planning a pregnancy during the study duration and use contraception for 30 days after last application of study medication.

Who cannot join

  • Females who are nursing, pregnant, or planning to become pregnant for the duration of the study and up to 30 days after the last application of study medication.
  • Diffuse alopecia areata.
  • Concomitant hair loss disorder (by history or physical exam) such as androgenetic alopecia or scarring alopecia (e.g., cicatricial alopecia, frontal fibrosing alopecia, etc.).
  • Active skin disease on the scalp (such as psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis) or a history of skin disease on the scalp that in the opinion of the investigator would interfere with the study assessments of efficacy or safety.
  • Active scalp trauma or other condition affecting the scalp that, in the investigator's opinion, may affect the course of AA or interfere with the study conduct or evaluations.
  • The presence of a permanent or difficult to remove hairpiece or wig that will, in the opinion of the investigator, interfere with study assessments if not removed at each visit.

Trial locations and contacts

23 sites in 1 country.

23 sites in 1 country

United States23 sites
  • Aclaris Investigator Site

    Austin, Texas, 78745

  • Aclaris Investigator Site

    Austin, Texas, 78759

  • Aclaris Investigator Site

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115

  • Aclaris Investigator Site

    Boynton Beach, Florida, 33472

  • Aclaris Investigator Site

    Clinton Township, Michigan, 48038

  • Aclaris Investigator Site

    Durham, North Carolina, 27710

  • Aclaris Investigator Site

    Encinitas, California, 92024

  • Aclaris Investigator Site

    Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, 19034

  • Aclaris Investigator Site

    Fridley, Minnesota, 55432

  • Aclaris Investigator Site

    Knoxville, Tennessee, 37922

  • Aclaris Investigator Site

    Laguna Hills, California, 92653

  • Aclaris Investigator Site

    Miami, Florida, 33136

  • Aclaris Investigator Site

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455

  • Aclaris Investigator Site

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37215

  • Aclaris Investigator Site

    New York, New York, 10155

  • Aclaris Investigator Site

    Omaha, Nebraska, 68144

  • Aclaris Investigator Site

    Portland, Oregon, 97210

  • Aclaris Investigator Site

    Redwood City, California, 94063

  • Aclaris Investigator Site

    San Antonio, Texas, 78229

  • Aclaris Investigator Site

    San Antonio, Texas, 78745

  • Aclaris Investigator Site

    Warren, Michigan, 48088

  • Aclaris Investigator Site

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20037

  • Aclaris Investigator Site

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27104

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About this study

Official title: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Vehicle-Controlled Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of ATI-50002 Topical Solution Administered Twice-Daily for 6 Months in Adolescents and Adult Subjects With Stable Patchy Alopecia Areata With Optional Long-Term Open-Label Extension

Primary:

  • To assess safety, tolerability and efficacy of 2 dose strengths of ATI-50002 Topical Solution, compared to vehicle in subjects with alopecia areata (AA)

Secondary:

  • To evaluate key clinical outcome assessments
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Primary:

  • To assess safety, tolerability and efficacy of 2 dose strengths of ATI-50002 Topical Solution, compared to vehicle in subjects with alopecia areata (AA)

Secondary:

  • To evaluate key clinical outcome assessments
Conditions
Alopecia Areata
Being tested
ATI-50002 high dose, ATI-50002 low dose, Placebo
Medical subject headings
Alopecia Areata

What participants receive

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

  • ATI-50002 high doseDrug

    Topical solution

  • ATI-50002 low doseDrug

    Topical solution

  • PlaceboDrug

    Topical solution

Study groups in NCT03354637
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
ATI-50002 high dose Topical SolutionActive comparatorHigh dose active
Receives: Drug: ATI-50002 high dose
ATI-50002 low dose Topical SolutionActive comparatorlow dose active
Receives: Drug: ATI-50002 low dose
Vehicle Topical SolutionPlacebo comparatorplacebo
Receives: Drug: Placebo

What is being measured

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

  1. Percent Change From Baseline in the Severity of Alopecia Tool Score at Week 24

    The Severity of Alopecia Tool (SALT) score is a physician administered scale measuring the amount of scalp without any terminal hair assessed by the investigator at Baseline, Week 4, Week 8, Week 12, Week 16, Week 20, and Week 24. Possible scores range from 0 (no scalp hair loss) to 100 (complete scalp hair loss). A negative change in the SALT score over time represents hair regrowth. The primary efficacy variable was the percent change from baseline in SALT score at Week 24. This was calculated as the mean of the changes from Baseline (Visit 2) SALT score to Week 24 (Visit 10) SALT score, divided by Baseline SALT score and expressed as a percentage.

    Measured: Baseline - Week 24

Secondary outcomes (16)
  1. Percent Change From Baseline in the Alopecia Density and Extent Score at Week 24

    The Alopecia Density and Extent (ALODEX) score is a measurement of the amount of scalp with terminal hair loss assessed by the investigator at Baseline, Week 4, Week 8, Week 12, Week 16, Week 20, and Week 24. ALODEX breaks the scalp up into a grid of 1% scalp surface areas and assigns density rating in each area on a 10 point scale of hair loss (0= no hair loss to 10 = complete baldness). Summation of scores from each 1% scalp surface area provides an overall score which may range from 0 (no scalp hair loss) to 100 (complete baldness). A negative change in the ALODEX score over time represents hair regrowth.

    Measured: Baseline - Week 24

  2. Mean Change From Baseline in Severity of Alopecia Tool Score at Week 24

    The Severity of Alopecia Tool (SALT) score is a physician administered scale measuring the amount of scalp without any terminal hair. Possible scores range from 0 (no scalp hair loss) to 100 (complete scalp hair loss). A negative change in the SALT score over time represents hair regrowth.

    Measured: Baseline - Week 24

  3. Mean Change From Baseline in Alopecia Density and Extent Score at Week 24

    The Alopecia Density and Extent (ALODEX) score is a measurement of the amount of scalp with terminal hair loss assessed by the investigator at Baseline, Week 4, Week 8, Week 12, Week 16, Week 20, and Week 24. ALODEX breaks the scalp up into a grid of 1% scalp surface areas and assigns density rating in each area on a 10 point scale of hair loss (0= no hair loss to 10 = complete baldness). Summation of scores from each 1% scalp surface area provides an overall score which may range from 0 (no scalp hair loss) to 100 (complete baldness). A negative change in the ALODEX score over time represents hair regrowth.

    Measured: Baseline - Week 24

  4. Proportion of Subjects Achieving ≥50% Hair Regrowth Based on Severity of Alopecia Tool Scores at Week 24

    A summary of the proportion of subjects in each treatment arm achieving ≥50% hair regrowth compared with baseline using Severity of Alopecia Tool scores at Week 24 is presented.

    Measured: Baseline - Week 24

  5. Proportion of Subjects Achieving ≥50% Hair Regrowth Based on Alopecia Density and Extent Scores at Week 24

    A summary of the proportion of subjects in each treatment arm achieving ≥50% hair regrowth compared with baseline using Alopecia Density and Extent scores at Week 24 is presented.

    Measured: Baseline - Week 24

  6. Proportion of Subjects With ≥2 Point Improvement in Scalp Patient Reported Outcome for Target Patch at Week 24

    The Scalp Patient Reported Outcome for Target Patch assesses the appearance of the subject's target patch (identified by the subject as his or her most bothersome area of scalp hair loss at Baseline) and was completed by subjects at Baseline, Week 4, Week 12, and Week 24. The assessment has a recall period of "right now" and includes a five-point VRS ranging from "Full hair, scalp of the target patch completely covered with hair" to "no hair, scalp of the target patch completely exposed." The instrument produces a score of 1 to 5, with lower scores indicating more hair covering the subject's target patch. A summary of the proportion of subjects with ≥2 point improvement in Subject Target Patch assessment at Week 24 compared to baseline is presented.

    Measured: Baseline - Week 24

  7. Proportion of Subjects With ≥1 Point Improvement in Scalp Patient Reported Outcome for Entire Scalp at Week 24

    The Scalp Patient Reported Outcome for Entire Scalp assesses the appearance of the subject's whole scalp and was completed by subjects at Baseline, Week 4, Week 12, and Week 24. The assessment has a recall period of "right now" and includes a five-point VRS ranging from "Full hair, whole scalp completely covered with hair" to "no hair, whole scalp completely exposed." The instrument produces a score of 1 to 5, with lower scores indicating more hair covering the subject's target patch. A summary of the proportion of subjects with ≥1 point improvement in Subject Entire Scalp assessment at Week 24 compared to baseline is presented.

    Measured: Baseline - Week 24

  8. Proportion of Subjects With ≥2-Point Improvement in Scalp Clinician Reported Outcome for Target Patch at Week 24

    The Scalp Clinician Reported Outcome for Target Patch provides the investigator's assessment of the appearance of the subject's target patch (identified by the subject as his or her most bothersome area of scalp hair loss at Baseline) and was completed by investigators at Baseline, Week 4, Week 12, and Week 24. The assessment has a recall period of "right now" and includes a five-point VRS ranging from "Full hair, scalp of the target patch completely covered with hair" to "no hair, scalp of the target patch completely exposed." The instrument produces a score of 1 to 5, with lower scores indicating more hair covering the subject's target patch. A summary of the proportion of subjects with ≥2 point improvement in Clinician Target Patch assessment at Week 24 compared to baseline is presented.

    Measured: Baseline - Week 24

  9. Change From Baseline in Scalp Clinician Reported Outcome for Entire Scalp at Week 24

    The Scalp Clinician Reported Outcome for Entire Scalp assesses the appearance of the subject's whole scalp and was completed by investigators at Baseline, Week 4, Week 12, and Week 24. The assessment has a recall period of "right now" and includes a five-point VRS ranging from "Full hair, whole scalp completely covered with hair" to "no hair, whole scalp completely exposed." The instrument produces a score of 1 to 5, with lower scores indicating more hair covering the subject's target patch. Change status is categorized as 'Better by x points' when the score decreases from baseline by x points, and as 'Worse by x points' when the score increases by x points.

    Measured: Baseline - Week 24

  10. Change From Baseline in the Physician Global Impression of Severity (PhGIS) of Patchy Alopecia Areata at Week 24

    The Physician Global Impression of Severity (PhGIS) is a 5-point descriptive scale completed by investigators at Baseline, Week 4, Week 12, and Week 24 and is used to capture the investigator's assessment of the subject's disease severity at a particular timepoint. Scores of 1 to 5 are assigned to responses Mild to Extremely Severe, respectively. Change status is categorized as 'Better by x points' when the score decreases from baseline by x points, and as 'Worse by x points' when the score increases by x points.

    Measured: Baseline - Week 24

  11. Change From Baseline in the Subject Global Impression of Severity of Patchy Alopecia Areata at Week 24

    The Subject Global Impression of Severity (SGIS) is a 5-point descriptive scale completed by subjects at Baseline, Week 4, Week 12, and Week 24 and is used to capture the subject's assessment of disease severity at a particular timepoint. Scores of 1 to 5 are assigned to responses Mild to Extremely Severe, respectively. Change status is categorized as 'Better by x points' when the score decreases from baseline by x points, and as 'Worse by x points' when the score increases by x points.

    Measured: Baseline - Week 24

  12. Alopecia Impact Assessment Patient Reported Outcome Change From Baseline at Week 24

    The Alopecia Impact Assessment (AIA) is a 13-item patient reported outcome questionnaire which measures the subject's experience with impacts related to alopecia areata in managing appearance, worry, sadness, loss of confidence, self-consciousness, embarrassment, feeling unattractive, limitation of social activities, limitation of physical activities, unwanted attention, sweat in eyes, debris in eyes, and debris in nose. The AIA was completed by subjects at Baseline, Week 4, Week 12, and Week 24 and has a recall period of "over the past seven days". An 11-point NRS with anchors "0 - Not at all [impact]" and "10 - Extremely [impact]" (e.g., "Not at all bothersome" and "Extremely bothersome"; "Not at all worried" and "Extremely worried") is utilized. The AIA produces single-item (0-10) and mean total (0-10) scores, with higher scores indicating higher levels of impact.

    Measured: Baseline - Week 24

  13. Subject Global Impression of Treatment Satisfaction at Week 24

    The Subject Global Impression of Treatment Satisfaction (SGITS) is a 7-point descriptive scale completed by subjects at Week 12 and Week 24. Scale response options ranged from "1. Extremely Satisfied" to "7. Extremely Dissatisfied" and are used to capture how satisfied or dissatisfied they are with the study medication treatment received for their alopecia areata.

    Measured: Week 24

  14. Change in Dermatology Life Quality Index Total Score Between Baseline and Week 24

    The 10 question Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) questionnaire was completed by subjects at Baseline, Week 4, Week 12, and Week 24. When completing the questionnaire, subjects were instructed to think of their hair loss in place of "skin problem" and "skin" as referenced in the questionnaire. Possible summary scores could range from 0 to 30 with higher scores indicating a worse outcome.

    Measured: Baseline - Week 24

  15. Physician Global Impression of Change at Week 24

    The Physician Global Impression of Change (PhGIC) is a 7-point descriptive scale completed by investigators at Week 24. Scale response options ranged from "1. Very much improved" to "7. Very much worse" and are used to capture the investigator's overall impression of change for the subject's alopecia during the treatment period.

    Measured: Week 24

  16. Subject Global Impression of Change at Week 24

    The Subject Global Impression of Change (SGIC) is a 7-point descriptive scale completed by subjects at Week 24. Scale response options ranged from "1. Very much improved" to "7. Very much worse" and are used to capture the subject's overall impression of change for his/her alopecia during the treatment period.

    Measured: Week 24

Timeline

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

  1. First posted28 Nov 2017
  2. Study start29 Nov 2017
  3. Primary completion18 Apr 2019
  4. Study completion10 Sep 2019

Why it stopped: The double-blind primary endpoint was not met. Open Label Extension period halted as a result.

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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
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
129 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03354637
Sponsor's protocol ID
ATI-50002-AA-201
Status last verified
May 2020
First submitted
16 Nov 2017
Last updated
5 Jun 2020
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing ATI-50002 high dose and ATI-50002 low dose in people with Alopecia Areata, run by Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. at 23 sites in United States.

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 4 inclusion and 6 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: stopped early, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Jun 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 23 sites in United States. 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?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 5 Jun 2020). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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?

Percent Change From Baseline in the Severity of Alopecia Tool Score at Week 24 (time frame: Baseline - Week 24). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 5 Jun 2020.

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