Atopic DermatitisPhase 3BREEZE-AD5NCT03435081
A Study of Baricitinib (LY3009104) in Adult Participants With Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis
A Phase 3 study testing Baricitinib in people with Atopic Dermatitis, run by Eli Lilly and Company at 81 sites in 3 countries.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of baricitinib in adult participants with moderate to severe 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?
- Baricitinib
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 440 participants
- Where
- 81 sitesin 3 countries
- Study dates
- 20 Feb 2018to 16 Aug 2021
- Phase
- Phase 3
- 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 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Have a diagnosis of atopic dermatitis (AD) at least 12 months before screening.
- Have moderate to severe AD, including all of the following:
- EASI score ≥16
- IGA score of ≥3
- ≥10% of BSA involvement
- Have had inadequate response or intolerance to existing topical (applied to the skin) medications within 6 months preceding screening.
- Are willing to discontinue certain treatments for eczema (such as systemic and topical treatments during a washout period).
- Agree to use emollients daily.
Who cannot join
- Are currently experiencing or have a history of other concomitant skin conditions (e.g., psoriasis or lupus erythematosus), or a history of erythrodermic, refractory, or unstable skin disease that requires frequent hospitalizations and/or intravenous treatment for skin infections.
- A history of eczema herpeticum within 12 months, and/or a history of 2 or more episode of eczema herpeticum in the past.
- Participants who are currently experiencing a skin infection that requires treatment, or is currently being treated, with topical or systemic antibiotics.
- Have any serious illness that is anticipated to require the use of systemic corticosteroids or otherwise interfere with study participation or require active frequent monitoring (e.g., unstable chronic asthma).
- Have been treated with the following therapies:
- monoclonal antibody for less than 5 half-lives before randomization
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- received prior treatment with any oral Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor less than 4 weeks before randomization
- received any parenteral corticosteroid administered by intramuscular or intravenous injection within 6 weeks of planned randomization or are anticipated to require parenteral injection of corticosteroids during the study
- have had an intra-articular corticosteroid injection within 6 weeks of planned randomization
- probenecid at the time of randomization that cannot be discontinued for the duration of the study
- Have high blood pressure characterized by a repeated systolic blood pressure >160 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or diastolic blood pressure >100 mm Hg.
- Have had major surgery within the past eight weeks or are planning major surgery during the study.
- Have experienced any of the following within 12 weeks of screening: myocardial infarction (MI), unstable ischemic heart disease, stroke, or New York Heart Association Stage III/IV heart failure.
- Have a history of venous thromboembolic event (VTE), or are considered at high risk for VTE.
- Have a history or presence of cardiovascular, respiratory, hepatic, chronic liver disease gastrointestinal, endocrine, hematological, neurological, lymphoproliferative disease or neuropsychiatric disorders or any other serious and/or unstable illness.
- Have a current or recent clinically serious viral, bacterial, fungal, or parasitic infection including herpes zoster, tuberculosis.
- Have specific laboratory abnormalities.
- Have received certain treatments that are contraindicated.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding.
Trial locations and contacts
81 sites in 3 countries.
81 sites in 3 countries
United States60 sites
Great Lakes Research Group, Inc.
Bay City, Michigan, 48706
Bellaire Dermatology
Bellaire, Texas, 77401
Wallace Medical Group, Inc.
Beverly Hills, California, 90211
Bexley Dermatology Research
Bexley, Ohio, 43209
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, 35233
Treasure Valley Dermatology
Boise, Idaho, 83713
Tufts Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02111
Brigham and Womens Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115
Dermatology & Laser Center of Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina, 29407
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, 29425
Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois, 60611
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Cleveland, Ohio, 44106
Modern Research Associates PLLC
Dallas, Texas, 75231
Clinical Research Center of CT/NY
Danbury, Connecticut, 06810
University Dermatology
Darien, Illinois, 60561
California Dermatology and Clinical Research Institute
Encinitas, California, 92024
Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center
Exton, Pennsylvania, 19341
Wright State Univ School of Medicine
Fairborn, Ohio, 45324
Univ of Connecticut
Farmington, Connecticut, 06032
Hamzavi Dermatology
Fort Gratiot, Michigan, 48059
Johnson Dermatology
Fort Smith, Arkansas, 72916
Tien Q. Nguyen, MD inc. DBA First OC Dermatology
Fountain Valley, California, 92708
Center for Dermatology Clinical Research, Inc.
Fremont, California, 94538
Dawes Fretzin Clinical Research
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46250
Solutions Through Advanced Research, Inc.
Jacksonville, Florida, 32256
Clinical Partners LLC
Johnston, Rhode Island, 02919
Olympian Clinical Research
Largo, Florida, 33770
Keck School of Medicine University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California, 90033
Dermatology Specialist
Louisville, Kentucky, 40241
Dermatologic Surgery Specialists, PC
Macon, Georgia, 31217
Dermatologists of Southwest Ohio, Inc.
Mason, Ohio, 45040
Miami Dermatology & Laser Research
Miami, Florida, 33173
University of Utah MidValley Dematology
Murray, Utah, 84107
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, New York, 10003
Virginia Clinical Research
Norfolk, Virginia, 23502
Skin Specialists, P.C
Omaha, Nebraska, 68144
Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery
Pembroke Pines, Florida, 33028
Austin Institute for Clinical Research, Inc.
Pflugerville, Texas, 78660
The Indiana Clinical Trials Center, PC
Plainfield, Indiana, 46168
Oregon Dermatology and Research Center
Portland, Oregon, 97210
OHSU Center for Health and Healing
Portland, Oregon, 97239
Dermatology and Skin Cancer Specialists
Rockville, Maryland, 20850
Arlington Dermatology
Rolling Meadows, Illinois, 60008
University of California Davis-Dermatology
Sacramento, California, 95816
Texas Dermatology and Laser Specialists
San Antonio, Texas, 78218
Medical Center for Clinical Research
San Diego, California, 92108
University Clinical Trials, Inc.
San Diego, California, 92123
Advanced Medical Research
Sandy Springs, Georgia, 30328
Southern California Dermatology
Santa Ana, California, 92701
Clinical Science Institute
Santa Monica, California, 90404
Meridian Clinical Research
Savannah, Georgia, 31406
The South Bend Clinic
South Bend, Indiana, 46617
Central Dermatology PC
St Louis, Missouri, 63117
DermResearchCenter of New York, Inc
Stony Brook, New York, 11790
Acclaim Dermatology, PLLC
Sugar Land, Texas, 77497
Multicare Health System
Tacoma, Washington, 98405
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida, 33612
ForCare Clinical Research
Tampa, Florida, 33613
Care Access Research-Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek, California, 94598
GWU/Medical Faculty Associates
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20037
Canada17 sites
Simcoderm Medical & Surgical Dermatology Centre
Barrie, Ontario, L4M 7G1
Kirk Barber Research
Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1B1
Institute for Skin Advancement
Calgary, Alberta, T3A 2N1
Stratica Medical
Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 1X3
Kingsway Clinical Research
Etobicoke, Ontario, M8X 1Y9
Medicor Research Inc
Greater Sudbury, Ontario, P3C 1X8
Lynderm Research Inc
Markham, Ontario, L3P1X2
Innovaderm Research Inc
Montreal, Quebec, H2K4L5
Allergy Research Canada Inc.
Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2H 1H5
SKiN Centre for Dermatology
Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 5K2
Centre de Recherche Dermatologique de Quebec Metropolitain
Québec, Quebec, G1V 4X7
The Centre for Dermatology
Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 1A5
York Dermatology Center
Richmond Hill, L4C 9M7
Dr. Chih-ho Hong Medical Inc.
Surrey, British Columbia, V3R 6A7
Enverus Medical Research
Surrey, British Columbia, V3V 0C6
K. Papp Clinical Research Inc
Waterloo, Ontario, N2J 1C4
XLR8 Medical Research
Windsor, Ontario, N8W 1E6
Puerto Rico4 sites
Office of Dr. Samuel Sanchez PSC
Caguas, PR, 00727
Office of Dr. Alma M. Cruz
Carolina, PR, 00985
Ponce School of Medicine CAIMED Center
Ponce, PR, 00716
GCM Medical Group PSC
San Juan, PR, 00917
About this study
Official title: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Baricitinib in Adult Patients With Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of baricitinib in adult participants with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis.
- Conditions
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Being tested
- Baricitinib, Placebo
- Keywords
- eczema, atopic eczema
- Medical subject headings
- Dermatitis, Atopic, Eczema
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
BaricitinibDrug
Also called LY3009104
Administered orally
PlaceboDrug
Administered orally
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| 2 milligram (mg) Baricitinib | Experimental | 2 mg Baricitinib administered orally every day. Placebo administered orally to maintain the blind. Receives: Drug: Baricitinib; Drug: Placebo |
| 1 mg Baricitinib | Experimental | 1 mg Baricitinib administered orally every day. Placebo administered orally to maintain the blind. Receives: Drug: Baricitinib; Drug: Placebo |
| Placebo | Placebo comparator | Placebo administered orally every day. Receives: Drug: Placebo |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Percentage of Participants Achieving Eczema Area and Severity Index 75 (EASI75) (2 mg Baricitinib)
The EASI assesses objective physician estimates of 2 dimensions of atopic dermatitis - disease extent and clinical signs affected: 0 = 0%; 1 = 1-9%; 2 = 10-29%; 3 = 30-49%; 4 = 50-69%; 5 = 70-89%; 6 = 90-100% and the severity of 4 clinical signs: (1) erythema, (2) edema/papulation, (3) excoriation, and (4) lichenification each on a scale of 0 to 3 (0 = none, absent; 1 = mild; 2 = moderate; 3 = severe) at 4 body sites (head/neck, trunk, upper limbs, and lower limbs). Half scores are allowed between severities 1, 2, and 3. The final EASI score was obtained by weight-averaging these 4 scores and will range from 0 to 72 (severe). The EASI75 is defined as a ≥ 75% improvement from baseline in the EASI score.
Measured: Week 16
Secondary outcomes (23)
Percentage of Participants Achieving Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) of 0 or 1 With a ≥ 2 Point Improvement
The IGA measures the investigator's global assessment of the participant's overall severity of their AD, based on a static, numeric 5-point scale from 0 (clear skin) to 4 (severe disease). The score is based on an overall assessment of the degree of erythema, papulation/induration, oozing/crusting, and lichenification.
Measured: Week 16
Percentage of Participants Achieving EASI75 (1 mg Baricitinib)
The EASI assesses objective physician estimates of 2 dimensions of atopic dermatitis - disease extent and clinical signs affected: 0 = 0%; 1 = 1-9%; 2 = 10-29%; 3 = 30-49%; 4 = 50-69%; 5 = 70-89%; 6 = 90-100% and the severity of 4 clinical signs: (1) erythema, (2) edema/papulation, (3) excoriation, and (4) lichenification each on a scale of 0 to 3 (0 = none, absent; 1 = mild; 2 = moderate; 3 = severe) at 4 body sites (head/neck, trunk, upper limbs, and lower limbs). Half scores are allowed between severities 1, 2, and 3. The final EASI score was obtained by weight-averaging these 4 scores and will range from 0 to 72 (severe). The EASI75 is defined as a ≥ 75% improvement from baseline in the EASI score.
Measured: Week 16
Percentage of Participants Achieving EASI90
The EASI assesses objective physician estimates of 2 dimensions of atopic dermatitis - disease extent and clinical signs affected: 0 = 0%; 1 = 1-9%; 2 = 10-29%; 3 = 30-49%; 4 = 50-69%; 5 = 70-89%; 6 = 90-100% and the severity of 4 clinical signs: (1) erythema, (2) edema/papulation, (3) excoriation, and (4) lichenification each on a scale of 0 to 3 (0 = none, absent; 1 = mild; 2 = moderate; 3 = severe) at 4 body sites (head/neck, trunk, upper limbs, and lower limbs). Half scores are allowed between severities 1, 2, and 3. The final EASI score was obtained by weight-averaging these 4 scores and will range from 0 to 72 (severe). The EASI90 is defined as a ≥ 90% improvement from baseline in the EASI score.
Measured: Week 16
Percent Change From Baseline in EASI Score
The EASI assesses objective physician estimates of 2 dimensions of atopic dermatitis - disease extent and clinical signs affected: 0 = 0%; 1 = 1-9%; 2 = 10-29%; 3 = 30-49%; 4 = 50-69%; 5 = 70-89%; 6 = 90-100% and the severity of 4 clinical signs: (1) erythema, (2) edema/papulation, (3) excoriation, and (4) lichenification each on a scale of 0 to 3 (0 = none, absent; 1 = mild; 2 = moderate; 3 = severe) at 4 body sites (head/neck, trunk, upper limbs, and lower limbs). Half scores are allowed between severities 1, 2, and 3. The final EASI score was obtained by weight-averaging these 4 scores and will range from 0 to 72 (severe).
Least Squares (LS) Means were calculated using a MMRM model with treatment, baseline disease severity (IGA), visit, and treatment-by-visit-interaction as fixed categorical effects and baseline and baseline-by-visit-interaction as fixed continuous effects.
Measured: Baseline, Week 16
Percentage of Participants Achieving SCORing Atopic Dermatitis 75 (SCORAD75)
The SCORAD index uses the rule of nines to assess disease extent and evaluates 6 clinical characteristics to determine disease severity: (1) erythema, (2) edema/papulation, (3)oozing/crusts, (4) excoriation, (5) lichenification, and (6) dryness on a scale of 0 to 3 (0=absence, 1=mild, 2=moderate, 3=severe). The SCORAD index also assesses subjective symptoms of pruritus and sleep loss with a visual analogue scales (VAS) where 0 is no itching or no trouble sleeping and 10 is unbearable itching or a lot of trouble sleeping. These 3 aspects: extent of disease (A: 0-1-2), disease severity (B: 0-18), \& subjective symptoms (C: 0-20) combine using A/5 + 7*B/2+ C to give a maximum possible score of 103, where 0 = no disease and 103 = severe disease. The SCORAD75 responder is defined as a participant who achieves a ≥ 75% improvement from baseline in the SCORAD score.
Measured: Week 16
Percentage of Participants Achieving a 4-Point Improvement on the Itch Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)
The Itch NRS is a patient-administered, 11-point horizontal scale anchored at 0 and 10, with 0 representing "no itch" and 10 representing "worst itch imaginable." Overall severity of a participant's itching is indicated by selecting the number, using a daily diary, that best describes the worst level of itching in the past 24 hours.
Measured: 16 Weeks
Change From Baseline in the Score of Item 2 of the Atopic Dermatitis Sleep Scale (ADSS)
Atopic Dermatitis Sleep Scale (ADSS) is a 3-item, participant-administered questionnaire developed to assess the impact of itch on sleep including difficulty falling asleep, frequency of waking, and difficulty getting back to sleep last night. Item 2, frequency of waking last night is reported by selecting the number of times they woke up each night, ranging from 0 to 29 times, where the higher a number indicates a worse outcome. The ADSS is designed to be completed daily, using a daily diary, with respondents thinking about sleep "last night." Each item is scored individually.
LS Means were calculated using a MMRM model with treatment, region, baseline disease severity (IGA), visit, and treatment-by-visit-interaction as fixed categorical effects and baseline and baseline-by- visit-interaction as fixed continuous effects.
Measured: Baseline, Week 16
Change From Baseline in Skin Pain NRS
Skin Pain NRS is a participant-administered, 11-point horizontal scale anchored at 0 and 10, with 0 representing "no pain" and 10 representing "worst pain imaginable." Overall severity of a participant's skin pain is indicated by selecting the number, using a daily diary, that best describes the worst level of skin pain in the past 24 hours.
LS Means were calculated using a MMRM model with treatment, baseline disease severity (IGA), visit, and treatment-by-visit-interaction as fixed categorical effects and baseline and baseline-by-visit-interaction as fixed continuous effects.
Measured: Baseline, Week 16
Percentage of of Participants Achieving EASI50
The EASI assesses objective physician estimates of 2 dimensions of atopic dermatitis - disease extent and clinical signs affected: 0 = 0%; 1 = 1-9%; 2 = 10-29%; 3 = 30-49%; 4 = 50-69%; 5 = 70-89%; 6 = 90-100%) and the severity of 4 clinical signs (erythema, edema/papulation, excoriation, and lichenification) each on a scale of 0 to 3 (0 = none, absent; 1 = mild; 2 = moderate; 3 = severe) at 4 body sites (head and neck, trunk, upper limbs, and lower limbs). Half scores are allowed between severities 1, 2 and 3. The final EASI score was obtained by weight-averaging these 4 scores and will range from 0 to 72 (severe). The EASI50 is defined as a ≥ 50% improvement from baseline in EASI score.
Measured: Week 16
Percentage of Participants Achieving IGA of 0
The IGA measures the investigator's global assessment of the participant's overall severity of their AD, based on a static, numeric 5-point scale from 0 (clear skin) to 4 (severe disease). The score is based on an overall assessment of the degree of erythema, papulation/induration, oozing/crusting, and lichenification.
Measured: Week 16
Change From Baseline in SCORAD
The SCORAD index uses the rule of nines to assess disease extent and evaluates 6 clinical characteristics to determine disease severity: (1) erythema, (2) edema/papulation, (3) oozing/crusts, (4) excoriation, (5) lichenification, and (6) dryness on a scale of 0 to 3 (0=absence, 1=mild, 2=moderate, 3=severe). The SCORAD index also assesses subjective symptoms of pruritus and sleep loss with VAS where 0 is no itching or no trouble sleeping and 10 is unbearable itching or a lot of trouble sleeping. These 3 aspects: extent of disease (A: 0-1-2), disease severity (B: 0-18), \& subjective symptoms (C: 0-20) combine using A/5 + 7*B/2+ C to give a maximum possible score of 103, where 0 = no disease and 103 = severe disease.
LS Means were calculated using a MMRM model with treatment, baseline disease severity (IGA), visit and treatment-by-visit interaction as fixed categorial effects and baseline and baseline-by-visit interaction as fixed continuous effects.
Measured: Baseline, Week 16
Percentage of Participants Achieving SCORAD90
The SCORAD index uses the rule of nines to assess disease extent and evaluates 6 clinical characteristics to determine disease severity: (1) erythema, (2) edema/papulation, (3) oozing/crusts, (4) excoriation, (5) lichenification, and (6) dryness on a scale of 0 to 3 (0=absence, 1=mild, 2=moderate, 3=severe). The SCORAD index also assesses subjective symptoms of pruritus and sleep loss with VAS where 0 is no itching or no trouble sleeping and 10 is unbearable itching or a lot of trouble sleeping. These 3 aspects: extent of disease (A: 0-1-2), disease severity (B: 0-18), \& subjective symptoms (C: 0-20) combine using A/5 + 7*B/2+ C to give a maximum possible score of 103, where 0 = no disease and 103 = severe disease. SCORAD90 is defined as a ≥ 90% improvement from baseline in the SCORAD score.
Measured: Week 16
Change From Baseline in Body Surface Area (BSA) Affected
Body surface area affected by AD will be assessed for 4 separate body regions and is collected as part of the EASI assessment: head and neck, trunk (including genital region), upper extremities, and lower extremities (including the buttocks). Each body region will be assessed for disease extent ranging from 0% to 100% involvement. The overall total percentage will be reported based off of all 4 body regions combined, after applying specific multipliers to the different body regions to account for the percent of the total BSA represented by each of the 4 regions. Use the percentage of skin affected for each region (0 to 100%) in EASI as follows: BSA Total = 0.1*BSAhead and neck + 0.3*BSAtrunk + 0.2* BSAupper limbs + 0.4*BSAlower limbs.
LS Means were calculated using a MMRM model with treatment, baseline disease severity (IGA), visit, and treatment-by-visit-interaction as fixed categorical effects and baseline and baseline-by-visit-interactions as fixed continuous effects.
Measured: Baseline, Week 16
Percentage of Participants Developing Skin Infections Requiring Antibiotic Treatment
Percentage of participants developing skin infections requiring antibiotic treatment.
Measured: Week 16
Percent Change From Baseline in Itch NRS
The Itch NRS is a participant-administered, 11-point horizontal scale, with 0 representing "no itch" and 10 representing "worst itch imaginable." Overall severity of a participant's itching is indicated by selecting the number, using a daily diary, that best describes the worst level of itching in the past 24 hours.
LS Means were calculated using a MMRM model with treatment, baseline disease severity (IGA),and treatment-by-visit-interaction as fixed categorical effects and baseline, and baseline-by-visit-interaction as fixed continuous effects.
Measured: Baseline, Week 16
Change From Baseline in the Total Score of the Patient Oriented Eczema Measure (POEM)
The POEM is a 7-item self-assessment questionnaire that assesses disease symptoms (dryness, itching, flaking, cracking, sleep loss, bleeding and weeping) on a scale ranging from 0-4 (0 = no days, 1 = 1-2 days, 2 = 3-4 days, 3 = 5-6 days, 4 = everyday). The sum of the 7 items gives the total POEM score of 0 (absent disease) to 28 (severe disease). High scores are indicative of more severe disease and poor quality of life.
LS Means were calculated using a MMRM model with treatment, baseline disease severity (IGA), visit, and treatment-by-visit-interaction as fixed categorical effects and baseline and baseline-by-visit-interaction as fixed continuous effects.
Measured: Baseline, Week 16
Change From Baseline in the Patient Global Impression of Severity-Atopic Dermatitis (PGI-S-AD) Score
The PGI-S-AD is a single-item question asking the participant how they would rate their overall AD symptoms over the past 24 hours, using a daily diary. The 5 categories of responses are "(0) no symptoms", "(1) very mild", "(2) mild" "(3) moderate", and "(4) severe."
LS Means were calculated using a MMRM model with treatment, baseline disease severity (IGA), visit, and treatment-by-visit-interaction as fixed categorical effects and baseline and baseline-by-visit-interaction as fixed continuous effects.
Measured: Baseline, Week 16
Change From Baseline on the Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale (HADS)
The HADS is a participant-rated instrument used to assess both anxiety and depression. This instrument consists of 14 item questionnaire, each item is rated on a 4-point scale, giving maximum scores of 21 for anxiety and depression. Scores of 11 or more on either subscale are considered to be a significant 'case' of psychological morbidity, while scores of 8-10 represent 'borderline' and 0-7, 'normal.'
LS Means were calculated using a MMRM model with treatment, baseline disease severity (IGA), visit, and treatment-by-visit-interaction as fixed categorical effects and baseline and baseline-by-visit-interaction as fixed continuous effects.
Measured: Baseline, Week 16
Change From Baseline on the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI)
The DLQI is a simple, participant-administered,10 question, validated, quality-of-life questionnaire that covers 6 domains including symptoms and feelings, daily activities, leisure, work and school, personal relationships, and treatment. The recall period of this scale is over the last "week." Response categories include "not at all," "a little," "a lot," and "very much," with corresponding scores of 0, 1, 2, and 3, respectively, and unanswered or "not relevant" responses scored as "0." Scores range from 0 to 30 ("no impact on participant's life" to "extremely large effect on participant's life"), and a 4-point change from baseline is considered as the minimal clinically important difference threshold.
LS Means were calculated using a MMRM model with treatment, baseline disease severity (IGA),visit, and treatment-by-visit-interaction as fixed categorical and baseline, and baseline-by-visit-interaction as fixed continuous effects.
Measured: Baseline, Week 16
Change From Baseline on the Work Productivity and Activity Impairment - Atopic Dermatitis (WPAI-AD) Questionnaire
The WPAI-AD participant questionnaire was developed to measure the effect of general health and symptom severity on work productivity and regular activities in the 7 days prior to the visit. The WPAI-AD consists of 6 items grouped in 4 domains: absenteeism (work time missed), presenteeism (impairment at work/reduced on-the-job effectiveness), work productivity loss (overall work impairment/absenteeism plus presenteeism), and activity impairment, that range from 0% to 100%, with higher values indicating greater impairment.
LS Mean were calculated using a MMRM model with treatment, baseline disease severity (IGA), visit, and treatment-by-visit-interaction as fixed categorical effects and baseline and baseline-by-visit-interaction as fixed continuous effects.
Measured: Baseline, Week 16
Change From Baseline on the European Quality of Life-5 Dimensions 5 Levels (EQ-5D-5L) Index Score United States (US) and United Kingdom (UK) Algorithm
The EQ-5D-5L is a 2-part measurement. The first part is comprised of the following 5 participant-reported dimensions: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Each dimension has 5 levels: no problems, slight problems, moderate problems, severe problems, and extreme problems. The responses are used to derive the health state index scores using the UK algorithm, with scores ranging from -0.594 to 1, and the US algorithm, with scores ranging from -0.109 to 1, with higher score indicating better health state.
LS Means were calculated using a MMRM model with treatment, baseline disease activity (IGA), visit, and treatment-by-visit-interaction as fixed categorical effects and baseline and baseline-by-visit-interactions as fixed continuous effects.
Measured: Baseline, Week 16
Change From Baseline on the European Quality of Life-5 Dimensions 5 Levels (EQ-5D-5L) Visual Analog Score (VAS)
EQ-5D-5L is a 2-part measurement. The second part is assessed using a visual analog scale (VAS) that ranges from 0 to 100 millimeter (mm), where 0 is the worst health you can imagine and 100 is the best health you can imagine.
LS Means were calculated using a MMRM model with treatment, baseline disease activity (IGA), visit, and treatment-by-visit-interaction as fixed categorical effects and baseline and baseline-by-visit-interactions as fixed continuous effects.
Measured: Baseline, Week 16
Percentage of Participants Achieving Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) of 0 or 1 With a ≥ 2 Point Improvement
The IGA measures the investigator's global assessment of the participant's overall severity of their AD, based on a static, numeric 5-point scale from 0 (clear skin) to 4 (severe disease). The score is based on an overall assessment of the degree of erythema, papulation/induration, oozing/crusting, and lichenification.
Measured: Week 4
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted15 Feb 2018
- Study start20 Feb 2018
- Primary completion9 Dec 2019
- Study completion16 Aug 2021
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Publications (6)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Atopic DermatitisStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Eli Lilly and CompanyThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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 3
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Investigator
- Enrolment
- 440 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Collaborators
- Incyte Corporation
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Call 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559) or 1-317-615-4559 Mon - Fri 9 AM - 5 PM Eastern time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST), Study director, Eli Lilly and Company
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03435081
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 17049
- Other IDs
- I4V-MC-JAIW
- Acronym
- BREEZE-AD5
- Status last verified
- Aug 2022
- First submitted
- 12 Feb 2018
- Last updated
- 9 Sep 2022
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- Yes
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: Anonymized individual patient level data will be provided in a secure access environment upon approval of a research proposal and a signed data sharing agreement.
Publications
Wollenberg A, Kircik L, Simpson E, Brinker D, Katoh N, Rueda MJ, Issa M, Yang F, Feely M, Alexis A. Pooled Analysis of Baricitinib Tolerability in Patients With Atopic Dermatitis in Relation to Acne, Headache, and Gastrointestinal Events From 8 Clinical Trials. Dermatitis. 2023 Jul-Aug;34(4):308-314. doi: 10.1089/derm.2022.0027. Epub 2023 Feb 6.
PubMed 36749121Simpson EL, Bissonnette R, Paller AS, King B, Silverberg JI, Reich K, Thyssen JP, Doll H, Sun L, DeLozier AM, Nunes FP, Eichenfield LF. The Validated Investigator Global Assessment for Atopic Dermatitis (vIGA-AD): a clinical outcome measure for the severity of atopic dermatitis. Br J Dermatol. 2022 Oct;187(4):531-538. doi: 10.1111/bjd.21615. Epub 2022 Aug 21.
PubMed 35442530Rosmarin D, Casillas M, Chen S, Dawson Z, Pierce E, Zhang H, Bukhalo M, Smith S. Onset of Symptom Relief Reported in Daily Diaries of Patients With Atopic Dermatitis Treated With Baricitinib in a United States Clinical Trial (BREEZE-AD5). J Cutan Med Surg. 2022 May-Jun;26(3):262-266. doi: 10.1177/12034754211073661. Epub 2022 Jan 28.
PubMed 35086348Silverberg JI, Boguniewicz M, Waibel J, Weisman J, Strowd L, Sun L, Ding Y, Feely M, Nunes FP, Simpson EL. Clinical Tailoring of Baricitinib 2 mg in Atopic Dermatitis: Baseline Body Surface Area and Rapid Onset of Action Identifies Response at Week 16. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb). 2022 Jan;12(1):137-148. doi: 10.1007/s13555-021-00640-7. Epub 2021 Nov 30.
PubMed 34846636Silverberg JI, DeLozier A, Sun L, Thyssen JP, Kim B, Yosipovitch G, Nunes FP, Gugiu PC, Doll HA, Eichenfield LF. Psychometric properties of the itch numeric rating scale, skin pain numeric rating scale, and atopic dermatitis sleep scale in adult patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis. Health Qual Life Outcomes. 2021 Oct 23;19(1):247. doi: 10.1186/s12955-021-01877-8.
PubMed 34688290King B, Maari C, Lain E, Silverberg JI, Issa M, Holzwarth K, Brinker D, Cardillo T, Nunes FP, Simpson EL. Extended Safety Analysis of Baricitinib 2 mg in Adult Patients with Atopic Dermatitis: An Integrated Analysis from Eight Randomized Clinical Trials. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2021 May;22(3):395-405. doi: 10.1007/s40257-021-00602-x. Epub 2021 Apr 7.
PubMed 33826132
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 9 Sep 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Baricitinib in Adult Patients With Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03435081
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- BREEZE-AD5 / 17049
- Conditions
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Keywords
- eczema, atopic eczema
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 440 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Eli Lilly and CompanyIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Collaborators
- Incyte Corporation
- Study start
- 20 Feb 2018 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 9 Dec 2019 (actual)
- Study completion
- 16 Aug 2021 (actual)
- First posted
- 15 Feb 2018 (actual)
- Results
- Posted 25 Jan 2021
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of baricitinib in adult participants with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, investigator)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| 2 milligram (mg) Baricitinib | Experimental | Drug: Baricitinib, Drug: Placebo2 mg Baricitinib administered orally every day. Placebo administered orally to maintain the blind. |
| 1 mg Baricitinib | Experimental | Drug: Baricitinib, Drug: Placebo1 mg Baricitinib administered orally every day. Placebo administered orally to maintain the blind. |
| Placebo | Placebo comparator | Drug: PlaceboPlacebo administered orally every day. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (8 listed)
- Have a diagnosis of atopic dermatitis (AD) at least 12 months before screening.
- Have moderate to severe AD, including all of the following:
- Have had inadequate response or intolerance to existing topical (applied to the skin) medications within 6 months preceding screening.
- Are willing to discontinue certain treatments for eczema (such as systemic and topical treatments during a washout period).
- Agree to use emollients daily.
Key exclusion criteria (19 listed)
- Are currently experiencing or have a history of other concomitant skin conditions (e.g., psoriasis or lupus erythematosus), or a history of erythrodermic, refractory, or unstable skin disease that requires frequent hospitalizations and/or intravenous treatment for skin infections.
- A history of eczema herpeticum within 12 months, and/or a history of 2 or more episode of eczema herpeticum in the past.
- Participants who are currently experiencing a skin infection that requires treatment, or is currently being treated, with topical or systemic antibiotics.
- Have any serious illness that is anticipated to require the use of systemic corticosteroids or otherwise interfere with study participation or require active frequent monitoring (e.g., unstable chronic asthma).
- Have been treated with the following therapies:
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| BaricitinibAlso: LY3009104Administered orally | Drug | 1 mg Baricitinib, 2 milligram (mg) Baricitinib |
| PlaceboAdministered orally | Drug | 1 mg Baricitinib, 2 milligram (mg) Baricitinib, Placebo |
Primary outcome
Percentage of Participants Achieving Eczema Area and Severity Index 75 (EASI75) (2 mg Baricitinib)
Time frame: Week 16
The EASI assesses objective physician estimates of 2 dimensions of atopic dermatitis - disease extent and clinical signs affected: 0 = 0%; 1 = 1-9%; 2 = 10-29%; 3 = 30-49%; 4 = 50-69%; 5 = 70-89%; 6 = 90-100% and the severity of 4 clinical signs: (1) erythema, (2) edema/papulation, (3) excoriation, and (4) lichenification each on a scale of 0 to 3 (0 = none, absent; 1 = mild; 2 = moderate; 3 = severe) at 4 body sites (head/neck, trunk, upper limbs, and lower limbs). Half scores are allowed between severities 1, 2, and 3. The final EASI score was obtained by weight-averaging these 4 scores and will range from 0 to 72 (severe). The EASI75 is defined as a ≥ 75% improvement from baseline in the EASI score.
23 secondary outcomes
Percentage of Participants Achieving Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) of 0 or 1 With a ≥ 2 Point Improvement
Time frame: Week 16
Percentage of Participants Achieving EASI75 (1 mg Baricitinib)
Time frame: Week 16
Percentage of Participants Achieving EASI90
Time frame: Week 16
Percent Change From Baseline in EASI Score
Time frame: Baseline, Week 16
Percentage of Participants Achieving SCORing Atopic Dermatitis 75 (SCORAD75)
Time frame: Week 16
Percentage of Participants Achieving a 4-Point Improvement on the Itch Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)
Time frame: 16 Weeks
Change From Baseline in the Score of Item 2 of the Atopic Dermatitis Sleep Scale (ADSS)
Time frame: Baseline, Week 16
Change From Baseline in Skin Pain NRS
Time frame: Baseline, Week 16
Percentage of of Participants Achieving EASI50
Time frame: Week 16
Percentage of Participants Achieving IGA of 0
Time frame: Week 16
Change From Baseline in SCORAD
Time frame: Baseline, Week 16
Percentage of Participants Achieving SCORAD90
Time frame: Week 16
Change From Baseline in Body Surface Area (BSA) Affected
Time frame: Baseline, Week 16
Percentage of Participants Developing Skin Infections Requiring Antibiotic Treatment
Time frame: Week 16
Percent Change From Baseline in Itch NRS
Time frame: Baseline, Week 16
Change From Baseline in the Total Score of the Patient Oriented Eczema Measure (POEM)
Time frame: Baseline, Week 16
Change From Baseline in the Patient Global Impression of Severity-Atopic Dermatitis (PGI-S-AD) Score
Time frame: Baseline, Week 16
Change From Baseline on the Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale (HADS)
Time frame: Baseline, Week 16
Change From Baseline on the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI)
Time frame: Baseline, Week 16
Change From Baseline on the Work Productivity and Activity Impairment - Atopic Dermatitis (WPAI-AD) Questionnaire
Time frame: Baseline, Week 16
Change From Baseline on the European Quality of Life-5 Dimensions 5 Levels (EQ-5D-5L) Index Score United States (US) and United Kingdom (UK) Algorithm
Time frame: Baseline, Week 16
Change From Baseline on the European Quality of Life-5 Dimensions 5 Levels (EQ-5D-5L) Visual Analog Score (VAS)
Time frame: Baseline, Week 16
Percentage of Participants Achieving Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) of 0 or 1 With a ≥ 2 Point Improvement
Time frame: Week 4
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 9 Sep 2022.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 36749121Wollenberg A, Kircik L, Simpson E, Brinker D, Katoh N, Rueda MJ, Issa M, Yang F, Feely M, Alexis A. Pooled Analysis of Baricitinib Tolerability in Patients With Atopic Dermatitis in Relation to Acne, Headache, and Gastrointestinal Events From 8 Clinical Trials. Dermatitis. 2023 Jul-Aug;34(4):308-314. doi: 10.1089/derm.2022.0027. Epub 2023 Feb 6.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 35442530Simpson EL, Bissonnette R, Paller AS, King B, Silverberg JI, Reich K, Thyssen JP, Doll H, Sun L, DeLozier AM, Nunes FP, Eichenfield LF. The Validated Investigator Global Assessment for Atopic Dermatitis (vIGA-AD): a clinical outcome measure for the severity of atopic dermatitis. Br J Dermatol. 2022 Oct;187(4):531-538. doi: 10.1111/bjd.21615. Epub 2022 Aug 21.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 35086348Rosmarin D, Casillas M, Chen S, Dawson Z, Pierce E, Zhang H, Bukhalo M, Smith S. Onset of Symptom Relief Reported in Daily Diaries of Patients With Atopic Dermatitis Treated With Baricitinib in a United States Clinical Trial (BREEZE-AD5). J Cutan Med Surg. 2022 May-Jun;26(3):262-266. doi: 10.1177/12034754211073661. Epub 2022 Jan 28.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 34846636Silverberg JI, Boguniewicz M, Waibel J, Weisman J, Strowd L, Sun L, Ding Y, Feely M, Nunes FP, Simpson EL. Clinical Tailoring of Baricitinib 2 mg in Atopic Dermatitis: Baseline Body Surface Area and Rapid Onset of Action Identifies Response at Week 16. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb). 2022 Jan;12(1):137-148. doi: 10.1007/s13555-021-00640-7. Epub 2021 Nov 30.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 34688290Silverberg JI, DeLozier A, Sun L, Thyssen JP, Kim B, Yosipovitch G, Nunes FP, Gugiu PC, Doll HA, Eichenfield LF. Psychometric properties of the itch numeric rating scale, skin pain numeric rating scale, and atopic dermatitis sleep scale in adult patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis. Health Qual Life Outcomes. 2021 Oct 23;19(1):247. doi: 10.1186/s12955-021-01877-8.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 33826132King B, Maari C, Lain E, Silverberg JI, Issa M, Holzwarth K, Brinker D, Cardillo T, Nunes FP, Simpson EL. Extended Safety Analysis of Baricitinib 2 mg in Adult Patients with Atopic Dermatitis: An Integrated Analysis from Eight Randomized Clinical Trials. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2021 May;22(3):395-405. doi: 10.1007/s40257-021-00602-x. Epub 2021 Apr 7.
- A Study of Baricitinib (LY3009104) in Adult Participants With Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) (BREEZE-AD5)Link provided by the sponsor.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. Anonymized individual patient level data will be provided in a secure access environment upon approval of a research proposal and a signed data sharing agreement.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Call 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559) or 1-317-615-4559 Mon - Fri 9 AM - 5 PM Eastern time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST) study director
Eli Lilly and Company
81 sites in 3 countries: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 3 study testing Baricitinib in people with Atopic Dermatitis, run by Eli Lilly and Company at 81 sites in 3 countries.
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 8 inclusion and 19 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 9 Sep 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 81 sites in United States, Canada, Puerto Rico. 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 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.
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 25 Jan 2021). 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?
Percentage of Participants Achieving Eczema Area and Severity Index 75 (EASI75) (2 mg Baricitinib) (time frame: Week 16). 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 NCT03435081, which also lists 6 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 9 Sep 2022.