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Atopic DermatitisPhase 2ADVISENCT04162769

A Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Etrasimod in Subjects With Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis

A Phase 2 study testing Etrasimod 1 mg and Etrasimod 2 mg in people with Atopic Dermatitis, run by Arena Pharmaceuticals at 38 sites in 3 countries.

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 determine whether etrasimod is a safe and effective treatment for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 70 years
Conditions the study is for
Atopic Dermatitis
What is being tested?
Etrasimod 1 mg and Etrasimod 2 mg
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
140 participants
Where
38 sitesin 3 countries
Study dates
4 Oct 2019to 11 Oct 2021
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 18 to 70 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Participants with chronic atopic dermatitis, defined by Hanifin and Rajka criteria, that has been present for at least 1 year prior to the Screening Visit
  • Participants with Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) ≥ 12 at the Screening Visit and ≥ 16 at the Baseline Visit
  • Participants with validated Investigator's Global Assessment (vIGA) score ≥ 3 (on the 0 to 4 vIGA scale, in which 3 = moderate and 4 = severe) involvement at the Screening and Baseline visits

Who cannot join

  • Presence of skin comorbidities that would interfere with study assessments of the underlying disease.

Trial locations and contacts

38 sites in 3 countries.

38 sites in 3 countries

United States35 sites
  • Gadolin Research

    Beaumont, Texas, 77702

  • Hope Clinical Research

    Canoga Park, California, 91303

  • Clinical Research of West Florida

    Clearwater, Florida, 33765

  • Modern Research Associates, PLLC

    Dallas, Texas, 75231

  • Prohealth Research Center

    Doral, Florida, 33166

  • First OC Dermatology

    Fountain Valley, California, 92708

  • FMC Science

    Georgetown, Texas, 78626

  • Aby's New Generation Research, Inc.

    Hialeah, Florida, 33016

  • Skin Care Research, LLC

    Hollywood, Florida, 33021

  • Advanced Research Institute of Miami LLC

    Homestead, Florida, 33030

  • Amber Pediatrics Research, LLC

    Homestead, Florida, 33030

  • Marvel Research LLC

    Huntington Beach, California, 92647

  • ADVA Clinical Research, Inc

    Inglewood, California, 90301

  • FMC Science

    Lampasas, Texas, 76550

  • Excel Clinical Research

    Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109

  • Skin Sciences PLLC

    Louisville, Kentucky, 40217

  • South Miami Medical & Research Group. Inc

    Miami, Florida, 33155

  • Amber Pediatrics Research, LLC

    Miami, Florida, 33169

  • Skin Research of South Florida

    Miami, Florida, 33173

  • Amber Clinical Research, LLC

    Miami Shores, Florida, 33138

  • Greenwich Village Dermatology

    New York, New York, 10012

  • Alliance for Multispecialty Research

    Norfolk, Virginia, 23507

  • Providence Clinical Research

    North Hollywood, California, 91606

  • Quality Clinical Research Inc

    Omaha, Nebraska, 68114

  • ODRC Enterprises, LLC dba Oregon Dermatology and Research Center

    Portland, Oregon, 97210

  • Health Concepts

    Rapid City, South Dakota, 57702

  • Clinical Research Partners, LLC

    Richmond, Virginia, 23220

  • Quinn Healthcare/SKYCRNG

    Ridgeland, Mississippi, 39157

  • TCR Medical Corporation

    San Diego, California, 92123

  • Spartanburg Medical Research

    Spartanburg, South Carolina, 29369

  • Premier Clinical Research

    Spokane, Washington, 99202

  • IMA Clinical Research, LLC

    St. Petersburg, Florida, 33709

  • Clinical Research of West Florida, Inc.

    Tampa, Florida, 33603

  • Noble Clinical Research

    Tucson, Arizona, 85704

  • Rophe Adult and Pediatric Medicine/SKYCRNG

    Union City, Georgia, 30291

Other trials in United States

Australia2 sites
  • Sinclair Dermatology

    East Melbourne, Victoria, 3002

  • Premier Specialists PTY LTD

    Kogarah, New South Wales, 2217

Other trials in Australia

Canada1 site
  • Diex Recherche Sherbrooke Inc.

    Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1L 0H8

Other trials in Canada

About this study

Official title: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled 16-Week Study (With a 52-Week Open-Label Extension) to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Etrasimod in Subjects With Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis

The purpose of this study is to determine whether etrasimod is a safe and effective treatment for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD).

Being tested
Etrasimod 1 mg, Etrasimod 2 mg, Etrasimod matching placebo
Keywords
Moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, Etrasimod, APD334
Medical subject headings
Dermatitis, Atopic

What participants receive

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

  • Etrasimod 1 mgDrug

    Also called APD334

    Etrasimod 1 mg tablet taken by mouth, once daily

  • Etrasimod 2 mgDrug

    Also called APD334

    Etrasimod 2 mg tablet taken by mouth, once daily.

  • Etrasimod matching placeboDrug

    Etrasimod matching placebo tablet by mouth, once daily.

Study groups in NCT04162769
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
12-Week Double-Blind Treatment Period: Etrasimod 1 milligrams (mg)ExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: Etrasimod 1 mg
12-Week Double-Blind Treatment Period: Etrasimod 2 mgExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: Etrasimod 2 mg
12-Week Double-Blind Treatment Period: PlaceboPlacebo comparatorNot described
Receives: Drug: Etrasimod matching placebo
52-Week Open-Label Extension Period: Etrasimod 2 mgExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: Etrasimod 2 mg

What is being measured

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

  1. Double-blind Treatment Period: Percent Change in Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) Score

    EASI evaluates severity of participant's AD based on severity of AD clinical signs and percent (%) of body surface area (BSA) affected. EASI is a composite scoring assessment of the affected area in 4 specific disease characteristics (erythema, thickness [induration, papulation, edema], scratching [excoriation], and lichenification), which was each assessed on a scale of "0" (absent) through "3" (severe). The EASI Area Score is documented for 4 regions of the body. Region 1: head and neck; Region 2: trunk (including genital area); Region 3: upper limbs; and Region 4: lower limbs (including buttocks), with the area of AD involvement assessed as a percentage by body area and converted to a score of 0 to 6. Total EASI score ranged from 0 to 72; higher score indicated greater severity of AD. Baseline is defined as Day 1 pre-randomization assessments.

    Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and Week 12

Secondary outcomes (16)
  1. Double-blind Treatment Period: Percentage of Participants Achieving EASI-75

    EASI-75 is defined as a 75% reduction or greater in EASI score from Baseline to Week 12. Baseline is defined as Day 1 pre-randomization assessments.

    Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and Week 12

  2. Double-blind Treatment Period: Percentage of Participants Achieving a Validated Investigator Global Assessment (vIGA) 0 or 1 Score and a Reduction From Baseline of >= 2 Points

    The vIGA scale for AD is a 5-point scale to measure disease severity. The vIGA score was selected using descriptors that best described the overall appearance of skin lesions at a given time point using the following scoring: 0 = clear (no inflammatory signs of AD); 1 = almost clear (barely perceptible erythema and papulation); 2 = mild (slight but definite erythema and papulation); 3 = moderate (clearly perceptible erythema and papulation); and 4 = severe (marked erythema and papulation); Higher score indicated greater severity. Baseline is defined as Day 1 pre-randomization assessments.

    Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and Week 12

  3. Double-blind Treatment Period: Percent Change in Weekly Peak Pruritus Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) From an Itch Daily Diary

    Pruritus NRS is an assessment tool that was used to report the intensity of a participant's pruritus (itch). The scale for the pruritus NRS ranged from 0 to 10 with 0 being "no itch" and 10 being "the worst itch imaginable; higher scores indicated greater severity. Baseline is defined as Day 1 pre-randomization assessments.

    Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and Week 12

  4. Double-blind Treatment Period: Percentage of Participants With Improvement (Reduction) in Peak Pruritus NRS Greater Than or Equal to (>=)3 From an Itch Daily Diary

    Pruritus NRS is an assessment tool that was used to report the intensity of a participant's pruritus (itch). The scale for the pruritus NRS ranged from 0 to 10 with 0 being "no itch" and 10 being "the worst itch imaginable; higher scores indicated greater severity. Percentage of participants with improvement (reduction) in peak pruritus NRS >=3 from an itch daily diary is presented. Baseline is defined as Day 1 pre-randomization assessments.

    Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and Week 12

  5. Double-blind Treatment Period: Percentage of Participants Achieving EASI-50

    EASI-50 is defined as a 50% reduction or greater of EASI from Baseline to Week 12. Percentage of participants achieving EASI-50 is presented. Baseline is defined as Day 1 pre-randomization assessments.

    Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and Week 12

  6. Double-blind Treatment Period: Percentage of Participants Achieving EASI-90

    EASI-90 is defined as as a 90% reduction or greater of EASI from Baseline to Week 12. Percentage of participants achieving EASI-90 is presented Baseline is defined as Day 1 pre-randomization assessments.

    Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and Week 12

  7. Double-blind Treatment Period: Percent Change in Percent Body Surface Area (BSA)

    BSA affected by AD were assessed for each section of the body. The possible highest score for each region was: head and neck (9%), anterior trunk (18%), back (18%), upper limbs (18%), lower limbs (36%), and genitals (1%) and were reported as a percentage of all major body sections combined; higher % BSA indicated greater severity. Baseline is defined as Day 1 pre-randomization assessments

    Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and Week 12

  8. Open-label Extension (OLE) Period: Percent Change in EASI

    EASI evaluates severity of participant's AD based on severity of AD clinical signs and percent (%) of body surface area (BSA) affected. EASI is a composite scoring assessment of the affected area in 4 specific disease characteristics (erythema, thickness [induration, papulation, edema], scratching [excoriation], and lichenification), which was each assessed on a scale of "0" (absent) through "3" (severe). The EASI Area Score is documented for 4 regions of the body. Region 1: head and neck; Region 2: trunk (including genital area); Region 3: upper limbs; and Region 4: lower limbs (including buttocks), with the area of AD involvement assessed as a percentage by body area and converted to a score of 0 to 6. Total EASI score ranged from 0 to 72; higher score indicated greater severity of AD. Baseline is defined as the last measurement prior to the first etrasimod dose started at Week 16.

    Measured: Baseline (Week 16) and Week 68

  9. OLE Period: Number of Participants Achieving a EASI-75 Score

    EASI evaluates severity of participant's AD based on severity of AD clinical signs and percent (%) of body surface area (BSA) affected. EASI is a composite scoring assessment of the affected area in 4 specific disease characteristics (erythema, thickness [induration, papulation, edema], scratching [excoriation], and lichenification), which was each assessed on a scale of "0" (absent) through "3" (severe). The EASI Area Score is documented for 4 regions of the body. Region 1: head and neck; Region 2: trunk (including genital area); Region 3: upper limbs; and Region 4: lower limbs (including buttocks), with the area of AD involvement assessed as a percentage by body area and converted to a score of 0 to 6. Total EASI score ranged from 0 to 72; higher score indicated greater severity of AD. EASI-75 is defined as a >=75% reduction or greater of EASI from Baseline.

    Measured: Baseline (Week 16) and Week 68

  10. OLE Period: Number of Participants Achieving a Validated Investigator Global Assessment (vIGA) 0 or 1 Score and a Reduction From Baseline of ≥ 2 Points

    The vIGA scale for AD is a 5-point scale to measure disease severity. The vIGA score was selected using descriptors that best described the overall appearance of skin lesions at a given time point using the following scoring: 0 = clear (no inflammatory signs of AD); 1 = almost clear (barely perceptible erythema and papulation); 2 = mild (slight but definite erythema and papulation); 3 = moderate (clearly perceptible erythema and papulation); and 4 = severe (marked erythema and papulation); Higher score indicated greater severity.

    Measured: Baseline (Week 16) and Week 68

  11. OLE Period: Percent Change in SCORing Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD) Total Score

    The SCORAD is a validated measure of the extent and severity of AD using 3 components: A = extent or affected BSA, B = severity and C = subjective symptoms. The extent of AD was assessed as percentage of each defined body area and reported as the sum of all areas, with a maximum score of 100%. The severity of 6 specific symptoms was assessed using the following scale: none (0), mild (1), moderate (2), or severe (3) (for a maximum of 18 total points, assigned as "B" in the overall SCORAD calculation). Subjective assessment of itch and sleeplessness was recorded for each symptom by the participant or relative on a Visual Analogue Scale, where 0 is no itch (or sleeplessness) and 10 is the worst imaginable itch (or sleeplessness), with a maximum possible score of 20. This parameter is assigned as "C" in the overall SCORAD calculation. The total SCORAD ranged from 0 (no disease) to 103 (severe disease); higher score indicated more severe AD.

    Measured: Baseline (Week 16) and Week 68

  12. OLE Period: Percent Change in Percent BSA

    BSA affected by AD were assessed for each section of the body. The possible highest score for each region was: head and neck (9%), anterior trunk (18%), back (18%), upper limbs (18%), lower limbs (36%), and genitals (1%) and were reported as a percentage of all major body sections combined; higher % BSA indicated greater severity. Baseline is defined as the last measurement prior to the first etrasimod dose started at Week 16.

    Measured: Baseline (Week 16) and Week 68

  13. OLE Period: Percent Change in Weekly Peak Pruritus NRS From an Itch Daily Diary

    Pruritus NRS is an assessment tool that was used to report the intensity of a participant's pruritus (itch). The scale for the pruritus NRS ranged from 0 to 10 with 0 being "no itch" and 10 being "the worst itch imaginable; higher scores indicated greater severity. Baseline is defined as the last measurement prior to the first etrasimod dose started at Week 16.

    Measured: Baseline (Week 16) and Week 28

  14. OLE Period: Change in Patient-Oriented Eczema Measure (POEM)

    The POEM is a participant-derived validated tool used for monitoring atopic eczema severity. The POEM consisted of 7 questions asking participants to rank how many days over the past 7 days they had experienced specific AD-related symptoms. Each of the 7 questions carried equal weight and was scored from 0 to 4 as follows: No days = 0; 1-2 days = 1; 3-4 days = 2; 5-6 days = 3; Every day = 4. The scores from the 7 questions were added up to give an overall POEM score as: 0-2 = 'clear/almost clear', 3-7 = 'mild', 8-16 = 'moderate', 17-24 = 'severe', and 25-28 = 'very severe atopic eczema'; higher scores indicated worse atopic eczema severity. Baseline is defined as the last measurement prior to the first etrasimod dose started at Week 16.

    Measured: Baseline (Week 16) and Week 68

  15. OLE Period: Change in Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI)

    The DLQI is a validated 10-item questionnaire designed to measure the impact of skin disease on the Quality of Life (QoL). DLQI is a response to 10 items, which assessed QoL over the past week. For each item, the scale was rated as follows: 0 = "not at all"; 1 = "a little"; 2 = "a lot"; 3 = "very much," with an overall scoring system of 0 to 30; higher scores indicated a poor QoL. Baseline is defined as the last measurement prior to the first etrasimod dose started at Week 16.

    Measured: Baseline (Week 16) and Week 68

  16. OLE Period: Change in Patient Global Assessment (PGA) of Disease

    PGA is an assessment tool that was used by participant to rate the disease and disease severity. Participants rated their overall well-being based on a 5-point Likert scale from poor to excellent. Response choices were: 1- 'Poor', 2- 'Fair', 3- 'Good', 4- 'Very Good,' or 5- 'Excellent'; higher scores indicated better well-being. For the 5-point Likert scale, a positive change from baseline indicates an improvement. Baseline is defined as the last measurement prior to the first etrasimod dose started at Week 16.

    Measured: Baseline (Week 16) and Week 68

Timeline

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

  1. First posted14 Nov 2019
  2. Study start4 Oct 2019
  3. Primary completion9 Sep 2020
  4. Study completion11 Oct 2021

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
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator
Enrolment
140 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04162769
Sponsor's protocol ID
APD334-201
Acronym
ADVISE
Status last verified
Oct 2022
First submitted
12 Nov 2019
Last updated
4 Nov 2022
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Dubinsky MC, Wu J, McDonnell A, Lazin K, Goetsch M, Branquinho D, Modesto I, Armuzzi A. Low Incidence of Macular Edema and Other Ocular Events in the Etrasimod Development Program. J Crohns Colitis. 2025 May 8;19(5):jjae173. doi: 10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjae173.

    PubMed 39575597

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing Etrasimod 1 mg and Etrasimod 2 mg in people with Atopic Dermatitis, run by Arena Pharmaceuticals at 38 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 3 inclusion and 1 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 4 Nov 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 38 sites in United States, Australia, Canada. 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 4 Nov 2022). 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?

Double-blind Treatment Period: Percent Change in Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) Score (time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and Week 12). 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 NCT04162769, which also lists 1 linked publication.

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 4 Nov 2022.

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