Atopic DermatitisPhase 2NCT05911841
A Study of LY3454738 in the Treatment of Adult Participants With Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis
A Phase 2 study testing LY3454738 in people with Atopic Dermatitis, run by Eli Lilly and Company at 66 sites in 9 countries.
Trial summary
The main purpose of this study is to describe the efficacy and safety of LY3454738 in adult participants with 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?
- LY3454738
- Type of treatment
- Injection or infusion
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 234 participants
- Where
- 66 sitesin 9 countries
- Study dates
- 21 Jun 2023to 14 Mar 2025
- Phase
- Phase 2
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
- Are candidates for systemic therapy.
- ISA specific:
- Have moderate-to-severe AD, defined as meeting all of the following criteria, at the first dosing visit:
- EASI score greater than or equal to (≥)16
- vIGA-AD score ≥3, and
- ≥10% of BSA involvement (per EASI BSA).
- Have applied at least 1 emollient every day for at least 2 weeks before the day of the first dose of study intervention in this ISA and agree to daily use of at least 1 emollient continuously throughout the study.
Who cannot join
- ISA specific:
- Have, in the screening period, any of the skin conditions, infections, or medical conditions listed under master IMMB.
- Are currently being treated with topical or systemic therapy
- Recent treatment with experimental (biologics and/or small molecules) - doesn't apply for subset of participants who must have been exposed to biologics and/or small molecules.
Trial locations and contacts
66 sites in 9 countries.
66 sites in 9 countries
United States13 sites
DermDox Centers for Dermatology
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, 17011
Johnson Dermatology
Fort Smith, Arkansas, 72916
Encore Medical Research
Hollywood, Florida, 33024
Metropolitan Dermatology - Clark
Kenilworth, New Jersey, 07033
Dermatology Research Associates
Los Angeles, California, 90045
Arkansas Research Trials
North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72217
Allergy and Asthma Specialist
Owensboro, Kentucky, 42301
Oregon Dermatology and Research Center
Portland, Oregon, 97210
ActivMed Practices & Research, Inc.
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 03801
Progressive Clinical Research
San Antonio, Texas, 78213
Revival Research Institute, LLC
Troy, Michigan, 48084
Center for Clinical Studies
Webster, Texas, 77598
Conquest Research
Winter Park, Florida, 32789
Taiwan9 sites
National Taiwan University Hospital - Hsinchu branch
Hsinchu, 300
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung Niao Sung Dist, Kaohsiung, 83301
New Taipei Municipal TuCheng Hospital
New Taipei City, New Taipei, 236
Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital
New Taipei City, 235
Chung Shan Medical University Hospital
Taichung, Taichung, 402
National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, 10002
Taipei Veterans General Hospital
Taipei, 11217
Tri-Service General Hospital
Taipei City, Taipei, 114
Chang Gung Medical Foundation-Linkou Branch
Taoyuan, 333
Canada8 sites
CCA Medical Research
Ajax, Ontario, L1S 7K8
Rejuvenation Dermatology
Calgary, Alberta, T2W 4X9
Rejuvenation Dermatology
Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 3S9
Hamilton Allergy
Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 1G5
Lynderm Research Inc.
Markham, Ontario, L3P 1X3
Alpha Recherche Clinique
Québec, G2J 0C4
FACET Dermatology
Toronto, Ontario, M4E 1R7
Wiseman Dermatology Research Inc.
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3M 3Z4
Mexico7 sites
Scientia Investigacion Clinica S.C.
Chihuahua City, 31207
Cryptex Investigación Clínica S.A. de C.V.
Cuauhtémoc, Ciudad de México, Mexico City, 06100
Centro de Atención en Enfermedades Inflamatorias CATEI
Guadalajara, Jalisco, 44630
RM Pharma Specialists
Mexico City, Mexico City, 03100
Trials in Medicine
Mexico City, Mexico City, 06700
Eukarya PharmaSite
Monterrey, Nuevo León, 64718
Centro de Investigacion Clinica de Oaxaca
Oaxaca City, 68020
China6 sites
Xiangya Hospital Central South University
Changsha, Hunan, 410008
Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014
Huashan Hospital, Fudan University
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200040
Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University
Wuhan, 430060
The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University
Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710061
Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University
Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212000
Japan6 sites
Yasumoto Dermatology Clinic
Chikushino-shi, Fukuoka, 818-0083
Nihonbashi Sakura Clinic
Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-0025
Takagi Dermatological Clinic
Obihiro-shi, Hokkaido, 080-0013
Dermatology and Ophthalmology Kume Clinic
Sakai, Osaka, 593-8324
Tachikawa Dermatology Clinic
Tachikawa, Tokyo, 190-0023
Nomura Dermatology Clinic
Yokohama, Kanagawa, 221-0825
Poland6 sites
Specderm Poznanska
Bialystok, Podlaskie Voivodeship, 15-375
Centrum Badan Klinicznych PI-House sp. z o.o.
Gdansk, Pomeranian Voivodeship, 80-546
Diamond Clinic
Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, 31-559
"DERMED" Centrum Medyczne Sp. z o.o.
Lodz, Łódź Voivodeship, 90-265
Dermoklinika - Centrum Medyczne spółka cywilna M. Kierstan, J. Narbutt, A. Lesiak
Lodz, Łódź Voivodeship, 90-436
MICS Centrum Medyczne Warszawa
Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, 00-874
South Korea6 sites
Korea University Ansan Hospital
Ansan-si, Kyǒnggi-do, 15355
The Catholic University of Korea, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital
Bupyeong-gu, Incheon-gwangyeoksi [Incheon], 21431
Pusan National University Hospital
Busan, Pusan-Kwangyǒkshi, 49241
Chung-Ang University Hospital
Dongjak-gu, Seoul-teukbyeolsi [Seoul], 06973
National Medical Center
Seoul, Seoul-teukbyeolsi [Seoul], 01812
Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital
Seoul, Seoul-teukbyeolsi [Seoul], 07441
Hungary5 sites
Debreceni Egyetem Klinikai Kozpont
Debrecen, 4032
Somogy Megyei Kaposi Mór Oktató Kórház
Kaposvár, Somogy County, 7400
Allergo-Derm Bakos Kft
Szolnok, Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok, 5000
Markusovszky Egyetemi Oktatokorhaz
Szombathely, Vas County, 9700
Medmare Bt
Veszprém, Veszprém City, 8200
About this study
Official title: A Phase 2, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group, Placebo-Controlled, 52 Week Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of LY3454738 in the Treatment of Adult Patients With Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis
The main purpose of this study is to describe the efficacy and safety of LY3454738 in adult participants with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD).
- Conditions
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Being tested
- LY3454738, Placebo
- Medical subject headings
- Dermatitis, Atopic
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
LY3454738Drug
Administered SC
PlaceboDrug
Administered SC
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Placebo | Placebo comparator | Participants received placebo administered subcutaneously (SC) every two weeks (Q2W) from baseline to Week 14. Week 16 responders entered maintenance period and received placebo SC every four weeks (Q4W) until Week 40. Week 16 non-responders entered escape arm and received 800 milligrams (mg) of LY3454738 administered SC Q4W until Week 40. Receives: Drug: LY3454738; Drug: Placebo |
| 75 mg LY3454738 | Experimental | Participants received 75 mg of LY3454738 administered SC Q2W from baseline until Week 14. Week 16 responders entered maintenance period and received 150 mg of LY3454738 administered SC Q4W until Week 40. Week 16 non-responders entered escape arm and received 800 mg of LY3454738 administered SC Q4W until Week 40. Receives: Drug: LY3454738 |
| 300 mg LY3454738 | Experimental | Participants received 300 mg of LY3454738 administered SC Q2W from baseline until Week 14. Week 16 responders entered maintenance period and continued receiving 300 mg of LY3454738 administered SC Q4W until Week 40. Week 16 non-responders entered escape arm and received 800 mg of LY3454738 administered SC Q4W until Week 40. Receives: Drug: LY3454738 |
| 800 mg LY3454738 | Experimental | Participants received 800 mg of LY3454738 administered SC Q2W from baseline until Week 14. Week 16 responders entered maintenance period and were re-randomized to either receive 800 mg of LY3454738 or placebo administered SC Q4W until Week 40. Week 16 non-responders entered escape arm and received 800 mg of LY3454738 administered SC Q4W until Week 40. Receives: Drug: LY3454738 |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Percentage of Biologic and Small Molecule Naive Participants Achieving Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) 75 (≥75% Reduction in EASI Score) at Week 16
The EASI assesses objective physician estimates of 2 dimensions of atopic dermatitis - disease extent, i.e., percentage of skin 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-75 score was obtained by weight-averaging these 4 scores and will range from 0 (none) to 72 (severe).
The EASI-75 responder is defined as a participant who achieves a ≥ 75% improvement from baseline in the EASI score.
Measured: Week 16
Secondary outcomes (10)
Percentage of Biologic and Small Molecule Naive Participants Achieving EASI-50 (≥ 50% Reduction in EASI Score) at Week 16
The EASI assesses objective physician estimates of 2 dimensions of AD - 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 EASI-50 responder is defined as a participant who achieves a ≥ 50% reduction from baseline in the EASI score.
Measured: Week 16
Percentage of Biologic and Small Molecule Naive Participants Achieving EASI-90 (≥ 90% Reduction in EASI Score) at Week 16
The EASI assesses objective physician estimates of 2 dimensions of AD - 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 EASI-90 responder is defined as a participant who achieves a ≥ 90% reduction from baseline in the EASI score.
Measured: Week 16
Percentage of Biologic and Small Molecule Naive Participants Achieving SCORing Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD) 75 at Week 16
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 Biologic and Small Molecule Naive Participants Achieving SCORAD-90 at Week 16
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 SCORAD90 responder is defined as a participant who achieves a ≥ 90% improvement from baseline in the SCORAD score.
Measured: Week 16
Percentage of Biologic and Small Molecule Naive Participants Achieving Validated Investigator's Global Assessment for Atopic Dermatitis (vIGA-AD) of 0 or 1 at Week 16
vIGA-AD is a standardized clinical tool used to measure the severity of AD. It is a static 5-point scale ranging from 0 to 4, used to grade overall disease severity. Higher viGA-AD scores represent more severe disease. The scale is as below:
- 0-Clear: No inflammatory signs of atopic dermatitis (erythema, induration/papulation, lichenification, oozing/crusting). Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and/or hypopigmentation may be present.
- 1-Almost Clear: Barely perceptible erythema, induration/papulation, and/or lichenification. No oozing/crusting.
- 2-Mild: Slight but definite erythema (pink), induration/papulation, and/or lichenification. No oozing/crusting.
- 3-Moderate: Clearly perceptible erythema (dull red), induration/papulation, and/or lichenification. Oozing and crusting may be present.
- 4-Severe: Marked erythema (deep or bright red), induration/papulation, and/or lichenification. Disease is widespread in extent. Oozing or crusting may be present.
Measured: Week 16
Percentage of Biologic and Small Molecule Naive Participants Achieving ≥4-point Improvement From Baseline in Itch Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) in the Subset of Biologic and Small Molecule Naive Participants With ≥4-point Itch NRS at Baseline
Percentage of biologic and small molecule naive participants achieving ≥4-point improvement from baseline in Itch NRS in the Subset of biologic and small molecule naive participants with ≥4-point Itch NRS at Baseline were reported.
The Itch NRS is a an 11-point scale used by participants to rate their worst itch severity over the past 24 hours with 0 indicating "No itch" and 10 indicating "Worst itch imaginable."
Measured: Baseline, Week 16
Mean Percent Change From Baseline in EASI in Biologic and Small Molecule Naive Participants
Mean percent change from baseline in EASI in biologic and small molecule naive participants was reported.
Measured: Baseline, Week 16
Mean Percent Change From Baseline in SCORAD in Biologic and Small Molecule Naive Participants
Mean percent change from baseline in SCORAD in biologic and small molecule naive participants was reported.
Measured: Baseline, Week 16
Percentage of Biologic and Small Molecule Experienced Participants Achieving EASI-75 at Week 16
The EASI assesses objective physician estimates of 2 dimensions of atopic dermatitis - disease extent, i.e., percentage of skin 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-75 score was obtained by weight-averaging these 4 scores and will range from 0 (none) to 72 (severe).
The EASI-75 responder is defined as a participant who achieves a ≥ 75% improvement from baseline in the EASI score.
Measured: Week 16
Pharmacokinetics (PK): Serum Trough Concentrations of LY3454738 at Week 16
PK: Serum trough concentrations of LY3454738 were reported.
Measured: Day 113 post Day 1 Dose
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 Jun 2023
- Study start21 Jun 2023
- Primary completion10 Oct 2024
- Study completion14 Mar 2025
Why it stopped: The decision to terminate the study was due to efficacy/effectiveness reasons.
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.
- 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 2
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Investigator
- Enrolment
- 234 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- 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
- NCT05911841
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 18569
- Other IDs
- J4E-MC-FR01, FR01 ISA, J4E-MC-IMMB Master Protocol, 2022-502888-38-00
- Status last verified
- Nov 2025
- First submitted
- 12 Jun 2023
- Last updated
- 2 Dec 2025
- 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.