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PsoriasisPhase 2NCT04603027

A Phase 2 Study Investigating the Effect of EDP1815 in the Treatment of Mild to Moderate Plaque Psoriasis

A Phase 2 study testing EDP1815 in people with Psoriasis and Plaque Psoriasis, run by Evelo Biosciences, Inc. at 29 sites in 4 countries.

Completed

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

Official record
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Trial summary

This Phase 2 study has been designed to investigate the clinical safety and efficacy of EDP1815 and to identify an optimal dose in subjects with mild to moderate psoriasis. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 70 years
Conditions the study is for
Psoriasis, Plaque Psoriasis
What is being tested?
EDP1815
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
249 participants
Where
29 sitesin 4 countries
Study dates
21 Sep 2020to 6 Dec 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

  • Males or females ≥18 and ≤70 years old at the time of informed consent.
  • A documented diagnosis of plaque psoriasis for ≥6 months.
  • Have mild to moderate plaque psoriasis with plaque covering body surface area (BSA) of ≥3% and ≤10% and meet both of the following additional criteria:
  • PASI score of ≥6 and ≤15, and
  • PGA score of 2 or 3.

Who cannot join

  • Have a diagnosis of non-plaque psoriasis.
  • Plaque psoriasis restricted to scalp, palms, and soles only.
  • Have received systemic immunosuppressive therapy (MTX, apremilast, azathioprine, cyclosporine, 6-thioguanine, mercaptopurine, mycophenolate mofetil, hydroxyurea, and tacrolimus) within 4 weeks of first administration of study drug.
  • Unresponsive to prior use of biologics (including, but not limited to, TNFα inhibitors, natalizumab, efalizumab, anakinra or agents that modulate B cells or T cells).
  • If prior biologic therapy and responsive, participants must have been off therapy for at least 12 months prior to first administration of study drug.
  • Have received phototherapy or any systemic medications/treatments that could affect psoriasis or PGA evaluation (including, but not limited to oral or injectable corticosteroids, retinoids, psoralens, sulfasalazine, hydroxyurea, or fumaric acid derivatives) within 4 weeks of first administration of study drug. This includes therapeutic doses of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, although intermittent as required use as an analgesic is permitted when required. Chronic use of low dose aspirin for cardiovascular protection is permitted.
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  • Currently receiving lithium, antimalarials, leflunomide, or IM gold, or have received lithium, antimalarials, IM gold, or leflunomide within 4 weeks of first administration of study drug.
  • Have used topical medications/treatments that could affect psoriasis or PGA evaluation (including [but not limited to] high- and mid-potency corticosteroids, anthralin, calcipotriene, topical vitamin D derivatives, retinoids, tazarotene, methoxsalen, trimethylpsoralens, picrolimus, and tacrolimus) within 2 weeks of the first administration of study drug. Topical unmedicated emollients and low-potency topical corticosteroids are not excluded.
  • Gastrointestinal tract disease (eg, short-bowel syndrome, diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome) that could interfere with GI delivery and transit time.
  • Active inflammatory bowel disease.
  • Active infection requiring systemic antiviral or antimicrobial therapy that will not be completed prior to Day 1 (Visit 2).
  • Have received live or live attenuated replicating vaccine within 6 weeks prior to screening or intend to have such a vaccination during the study.
  • Clinically significant abnormalities in screening laboratory values that would render a participant unsuitable for inclusion (per investigator judgment).
  • Known history of or positive test for HIV, or active infection with hepatitis C or chronic hepatitis B.
  • History of clinically significant acute cardiac or cerebrovascular event within 6 months before screening (includes stroke, transient ischemic attack, and coronary heart disease [angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, heart failure, revascularization procedures]).
  • Current acute or chronic inflammatory disease other than psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis (eg, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus). If a subject is off all treatment and is disease and has been symptom free for greater than 12 months, then the inflammatory disease is considered to be in remission and they may be enrolled.
  • Hypersensitivity to P histicola or to any of the excipients.
  • Active untreated mental or psychiatric disorder. Participants who are on stable dosing of medication for a mental or psychiatric disorder for at least 6 months before screening and whose treating physicians consider them to be mentally stable may be enrolled.
  • Any major or minor GI surgery within 6 months of screening.
  • Any major surgery within 6 months of screening.
  • Malignancy within 5 years, except for basal or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin or carcinoma in situ of the cervix that has been successfully treated.
  • Treatment with another investigational drug, biological agent, or device within 1 month of screening, or 5 half-lives of investigational agent, whichever is longer.
  • Initiating any OTC or prescription medication including vitamins, herbal supplements and nutraceuticals (eg, supplements including high doses of probiotics and prebiotics as usually found in capsules/tablets/powders), except acetaminophen/paracetamol and anti-histamines, within 14 days prior to baseline or anticipates change in dosage for the duration of the study period. Note that probiotic and prebiotic foods that contain low doses are allowed (eg, yoghurt, kefir, kombucha, however, supplements containing high doses of probiotics and prebiotics are not allowed at any point during the study.

Trial locations and contacts

29 sites in 4 countries.

29 sites in 4 countries

United Kingdom11 sites
  • MAC Clinical Research

    Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 0JH

  • MAC Clinical Research

    Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 0BN

  • Synexus - Wales Clinical Research Centre

    Cardiff, Wales, CF15 9SS

  • Synexus - Lancashire Clinical Research Centre

    Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 7NA

  • Synexus - Scotland Clinical Research Centre

    Glasgow, G20 0SP

  • MAC Clinical Research

    Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 1DU

  • Synexus - Manchester Clinical Research Centre

    Manchester, M15 6SE

  • Synexus - Thames Valley Clinical Research Centre

    Reading, Berkshire, RG2 0TG

  • MAC Clinical Research

    Stockton-on-Tees, North Yorkshire, TS17 6EW

  • Synexus - Merseyside Clinical Research Centre

    Waterloo, Liverpool, L22 0LG

  • Medicine Evaluation Unit

    Wythenshawe, Manchester, M23 9QZ

Other trials in United Kingdom

United States8 sites
  • Synexus Clinical Research US, Inc. - Anderson

    Anderson, South Carolina, 29621

  • Synexus Clinical Research US, Inc. - Cincinnati

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45236

  • Synexus Clinical Research US, Inc. - Orlando

    Orlando, Florida, 32806

  • Oregon Medical Research Center PC

    Portland, Oregon, 97223

  • Synexus Clinical Research US, Inc. - Santa Rosa

    Santa Rosa, California, 95405

  • Synexus Clinical Research US, Inc. - St. Petersburg

    St. Petersburg, Florida, 33781

  • ForCare Clinical Research

    Tampa, Florida, 33624

  • Synexus Clinical Research US, Inc. - The Villages

    The Villages, Florida, 32162

Other trials in United States

Poland8 sites
  • Synexus - Czestochowa

    Częstochowa, 42-202

  • Synexus - Gdansk

    Gdansk, Pomeranian Voivodeship, 80-382

  • Synexus - Gdynia

    Gdynia, Pomeranian Voivodeship, 81-537

  • Synexus - Katowice

    Katowice, 40-040

  • Synexus - Lodz

    Lodz

  • Synexus - Poznan

    Poznan, Greater Poland Voivodeship, 60-702

  • Synexus - Warszawa

    Warsaw, 01-192

  • Synexus - Wroclaw

    Wroclaw, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, 50-088

Other trials in Poland

Hungary2 sites
  • Synexus Budapest - Magyarország Egészségügyi Szolgáltató Kft

    Budapest, 1036

  • Synexus Zalaegerszeg Magyarország Egészségügyi Kft

    Zalaegerszeg, 8900

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About this study

Official title: A Phase 2, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Cohort, Dose-Ranging Study Investigating the Effect of EDP1815 in the Treatment of Mild to Moderate Plaque Psoriasis

This Phase 2 study has been designed to investigate the clinical safety and efficacy of EDP1815 and to identify an optimal dose in subjects with mild to moderate psoriasis.

Read the detailed description

This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-cohort, dose-ranging study of participants with mild to moderate plaque psoriasis. This Phase 2 study has been designed to investigate the clinical safety and efficacy of EDP1815 and to identify an optimal dose in subjects with mild to moderate psoriasis.

Being tested
EDP1815, Placebo
Keywords
PSO, mild psoriasis, moderate psoriasis, plaque psoriasis, psoriasis, EDP1815
Medical subject headings
Psoriasis

What participants receive

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

  • EDP1815Drug

    EDP1815 is an orally administered, pharmaceutical preparation of a single strain of bacteria

  • PlaceboDrug

    Placebo oral capsule

Study groups in NCT04603027
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Cohort 1Experimental75 subjects with mild to moderate psoriasis; 50 on EDP1815, 25 on placebo. Dose = 0.8 x 10^11 cells, capsule, once daily, 16 weeks
Receives: Drug: EDP1815; Drug: Placebo
Cohort 2Experimental75 subjects with mild to moderate psoriasis; 50 on EDP1815, 25 on placebo. Dose = 3.2 x 10^11 cells, capsule, once daily, 16 weeks
Receives: Drug: EDP1815; Drug: Placebo
Cohort 3Experimental75 subjects with mild to moderate psoriasis; 50 on EDP1815, 25 on placebo. Dose = 8.0 x 10^11 cells, capsule, once daily, 16 weeks
Receives: Drug: EDP1815; Drug: Placebo

What is being measured

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

  1. Mean Percentage Change in PASI

    The Psoriasis Area and Severity Index Score (PASI) is a physician assessment that combines the assessment of the severity of and area affected by psoriasis into a single score in the range 0 (no disease) to 72 (maximal disease).The efficacy of EDP1815 will be measured using the mean percentage change in PASI from baseline to week 16.

    Measured: 16 weeks

Secondary outcomes (20)
  1. Mean Percentage Change in PASI

    The Psoriasis Area and Severity Index Score (PASI) is a physician assessment that combines the assessment of the severity of and area affected by psoriasis into a single score in the range 0 (no disease) to 72 (maximal disease). The efficacy of EDP1815 will be measured using the mean percentage change from baseline in PASI from baseline at weeks 4, 8, and 12.

    Measured: 12 weeks

  2. Mean Absolute Change in PASI

    The Psoriasis Area and Severity Index Score (PASI) is a physician assessment that combines the assessment of the severity of and area affected by psoriasis into a single score in the range 0 (no disease) to 72 (maximal disease). The efficacy of EDP1815 will be measured using the mean absolute change from baseline in PASI from baseline at weeks 4, 8, 12, and 16.

    Measured: 16 weeks

  3. Achievement of PASI-50

    The efficacy of EDP1815 will be measured using the achievement of PASI-50 at weeks 4, 8, 12, and 16. PASI-50 is defined by at least a 50% reduction from baseline in the PASI score.

    Measured: 16 weeks

  4. Time to First Achievement of PASI-50

    The efficacy of EDP1815 will be measured using the time to first achievement of PASI-50

    Measured: 20 weeks

  5. Achievement of PASI-75

    The efficacy of EDP1815 will be measured using the achievement of PASI-75 at week 16. PASI-75 response is defined by at least a 75% reduction from baseline in the PASI score.

    Measured: 16 weeks

  6. Achievement of PASI-90

    The efficacy of EDP1815 will be measured using the achievement of PASI-90 at week 16.PASI-90 response is defined by at least a 90% reduction from baseline in the PASI score.

    Measured: 16 weeks

  7. Achievement of PASI-100

    The efficacy of EDP1815 will be measured using the achievement of PASI-100 at week 16. PASI-100 response is defined as achieving a complete resolution of all disease.

    Measured: 16 weeks

  8. Achievement of PGA of 0 or 1 With a ≥2-point Improvement From Baseline

    The efficacy of EDP1815 will be measured using the achievement of PGA of 0 or 1 with a ≥2-point improvement from baseline at Week 16 [PGA = Physician's Global Assessment]. The National Psoriasis Foundation Psoriasis Score version of a PGA is calculated by averaging the total body erythema, induration, and desquamation scores. Erythema, induration, and desquamation will be scored on a 6-point scale, ranging from 0 (clear) to 5 (severe): the total PGA score is defined as the average of the erythema, induration, and desquamation scores. PGA score of 0 or 1 is defined as clear or almost clear of psoriasis.

    Measured: 16 weeks

  9. Achievement of PGA of 0

    The efficacy of EDP1815 will be measured using the achievement of PGA of 0 at Week 16 [PGA = Physician's Global Assessment]. The National Psoriasis Foundation Psoriasis Score version of a PGA is calculated by averaging the total body erythema, induration, and desquamation scores. Erythema, induration, and desquamation will be scored on a 6-point scale, ranging from 0 (clear) to 5 (severe): the total PGA score is defined as the average of the erythema, induration, and desquamation scores. PGA score of 0 or 1 is defined as clear or almost clear of psoriasis. A PGA 0 is defined as clear or no signs of psoriasis.

    Measured: 16 weeks

  10. Mean Percentage Change in PGAxBSA

    [PGA = Physician's Global Assessment, BSA = Body Surface Area]. The National Psoriasis Foundation Psoriasis Score version of a static Physicians Global Asessment (PGA) is calculated by averaging the total body erythema, induration, and desquamation scores. Erythema, induration, and desquamation will be scored on a 6-point scale, ranging from 0 (clear) to 5 (severe): the total PGA score is defined as the average of the erythema, induration, and desquamation scores.

    Body surface area (BSA) measures the total area of the body affected by psoriasis. Psoriasis that occurs on less than 5 percent of the BSA is considered mild to moderate psoriasis. Psoriasis affecting more than 5 percent of the BSA is considered moderate to severe psoriasis.

    The efficacy of EDP1815 will be measured using the mean percentage change from baseline in PGA x BSA at Weeks 4, 8, 12, and 16.

    Measured: 16 weeks

  11. Mean Absolute Change in PGAxBSA

    [PGA = Physician's Global Assessment, BSA = Body Surface Area]. The National Psoriasis Foundation Psoriasis Score version of a static Physicians Global Asessment (PGA) is calculated by averaging the total body erythema, induration, and desquamation scores. Erythema, induration, and desquamation will be scored on a 6-point scale, ranging from 0 (clear) to 5 (severe): the total PGA score is defined as the average of the erythema, induration, and desquamation scores.

    Body surface area (BSA) measures the total area of the body affected by psoriasis. Psoriasis that occurs on less than 5 percent of the BSA is considered mild to moderate psoriasis. Psoriasis affecting more than 5 percent of the BSA is considered moderate to severe psoriasis.

    The efficacy of EDP1815 will be measured using the mean absolute change from baseline in PGA x BSA at Weeks 4, 8, 12, and 16.

    Measured: 16 weeks

  12. Mean Percentage Change in LSS

    The LSS is used to score the severity of psoriasis plaques. The dimensions of scaling, erythema, and plaque elevation are each scored on a scale from 0 (clear) to 4 (very severe), and the total LSS is the numerical sum of the 3-dimensional scores. The efficacy of EDP1815 will be measured using the mean percentage change from baseline in LSS (Lesion Severity Score) at Weeks 4, 8, 12, and 16.

    Measured: 16 weeks

  13. Mean Absolute Change in LSS

    The LSS is used to score the severity of psoriasis plaques. The dimensions of scaling, erythema, and plaque elevation are each scored on a scale from 0 (clear) to 4 (very severe), and the total LSS is the numerical sum of the 3-dimensional scores.The efficacy of EDP1815 will be measured using the mean absolute change from baseline in LSS (Lesion Severity Score) at Weeks 4, 8, 12, and 16.

    Measured: 16 weeks

  14. Mean Percentage Change in DLQI

    The DLQI is a patient reported outcomes instrument for assessing the impact of dermatologic conditions on patients' quality of life. The higher the score the more the impact on quality of life. The efficacy of EDP1815 will be measured using mean percentage change from baseline in Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) at Weeks 4, 8, 12, and 16.

    Measured: 16 weeks

  15. Mean Absolute Change in DLQI

    The DLQI is a patient reported outcomes instrument for assessing the impact of dermatologic conditions on patients' quality of life. There are 10 questions each scored 0-3, the higher the score the more the impact on quality of life (Total score range 0-30; 0 = no impact, 30 = greatest impact).The efficacy of EDP1815 will be measured using the mean absolute change from baseline in Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) at Weeks 4, 8, 12, and 16

    Measured: 16 weeks

  16. Mean Percentage Change in mNAPSI

    The mNAPSI is a tool for physicians to evaluate the severity of nail bed psoriasis and nail matrix psoriasis by area of involvement in the nail unit. The higher the score the more severe the nail bed psoriasis. The efficacy of EDP1815 will be measured using the mean percentage change in mNAPSI total score (modified Nail Psoriasis Severity Index) from baseline at Weeks 4, 8, 12, and 16

    Measured: 16 weeks

  17. Mean Absolute Change in mNAPSI

    The mNAPSI is a tool for physicians to evaluate the severity of nail bed psoriasis and nail matrix psoriasis by area of involvement in the nail unit. Each fingernail is rated for the presence and severity of seven features to give a total fingernail score of 0-13 (0= no involvement, 13 = greatest involvement). The total mNAPSI score is the sum of the 10 fingernail scores (range 0-130; 0= no involvement, 130= greatest involvement).The higher the score the more severe the nail bed psoriasis. The efficacy of EDP1815 will be measured using the mean absolute change in mNAPSI total score (modified Nail Psoriasis Severity Index) from baseline at Weeks 4, 8, 12, and 16

    Measured: 16 weeks

  18. Cumulative Incidence of Partial Relapse

    The efficacy of EDP1815 will be measured by calculating the cumulative incidence of partial relapse at Weeks 20, 24, 28, and 40 for participants who were classified as responders at week 16. Partial relapse is defined as a loss of the PASI-50 response after week 16 and after cessation of study treatment, or commencing a new treatment for psoriasis.

    Measured: 40 weeks

  19. Cumulative Incidence of Complete Relapse

    The efficacy of EDP1815 will be measured by calculating the cumulative incidence of complete relapse at Weeks 20, 24, 28, and 40 in participants who were considered as responders at week 16. Relapse is defined as an increase in the severity of the psoriasis as measured by PASI to the baseline value or greater, or commencement of a new treatment for psoriasis.

    Measured: 40 weeks

  20. Cumulative Incidence of Rebound

    The efficacy of EDP1815 will be measured by calculating the cumulative incidence of rebound at Weeks 20, 24, 28, and 40 in participants with at least one PASI assessment after the end of treatment. Rebound is defined as an increase in the severity of the psoriasis as measured by PASI to 125% of baseline score or above, or onset of new pustular/erythrodermic psoriasis, within 3 months of cessation of study treatment.

    Measured: 40 weeks

Timeline

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

  1. First posted26 Oct 2020
  2. Study start21 Sep 2020
  3. Primary completion2 Jul 2021
  4. Study completion6 Dec 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
Model description
This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-cohort, dose-ranging study of participants with mild to moderate plaque psoriasis
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
249 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04603027
Sponsor's protocol ID
EDP1815-201
Status last verified
Sep 2022
First submitted
16 Oct 2020
Last updated
19 Dec 2022
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Ehst BD, Strober B, Blauvelt A, Maslin D, Macaro D, Carpenter N, Bodmer M, McHale D. A randomized, double-blinded, phase 2 trial of EDP1815, an oral immunomodulatory preparation of Prevotella histicola, in adults with mild-to-moderate plaque psoriasis. Front Med (Lausanne). 2024 May 15;11:1292406. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1292406. eCollection 2024.

    PubMed 38813388

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing EDP1815 in people with Psoriasis and Plaque Psoriasis, run by Evelo Biosciences, Inc. at 29 sites in 4 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 5 inclusion and 23 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 19 Dec 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 29 sites in United Kingdom, United States, Poland, Hungary. 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. 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 19 Dec 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?

Mean Percentage Change in PASI (time frame: 16 weeks). 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 NCT04603027, 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 19 Dec 2022.

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