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Atopic Dermatitis (AD)Phase 1/2NCT07182864

MH004 Ointment in Healthy Adult Volunteers and Participants With Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis

A Phase 1/2 study testing MH004 0.1% Ointment, MH004 0.3% Ointment and MH004 1.0% Ointment in people with Atopic Dermatitis (AD), run by Minghui Pharmaceutical (Hangzhou) Ltd at 1 site in China.

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 is a Phase I/II Study of MH004 in Healthy Adult Volunteers, participants with Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 12 to 70 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Atopic Dermatitis (AD)
What is being tested?
MH004 0.1% Ointment, MH004 0.3% Ointment and MH004 1.0% Ointment
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
160 participants
Where
1 siteChina
Study dates
6 Jan 2022to 8 Oct 2022
Phase
Phase 1/2
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 12 to 70 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Phase I: Adults, age 18 - 70 years old, inclusive. Phase II: Adolescents aged ≥ 12 to 17 years, inclusive. Adults, age 18 - 70 years old, inclusive, at time of screening.
  • Phase II: clinical diagnosis of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis (AD) for at least 6 months prior to Day 1.
  • Phase II: IGA 2 to 3, affected BSA 3% to 20% (excluding scalp) at the baseline visit.
  • Participants who agree to discontinue all agents used to treat AD from screening through the final follow-up visit.
  • -

Who cannot join

  • Unstable course of AD (spontaneously improving or rapidly deteriorating) as determined by the investigator in the 4 weeks prior to baseline.
  • Concurrent conditions and history of other diseases:
  • Immunocompromised.
  • Chronic or acute infection requiring treatment with systemic antibiotics, antivirals, antiparasitics, antiprotozoals, or antifungals within 2 weeks before Baseline.
  • Active acute bacterial, fungal, or viral skin infection within 1 week before Baseline.
  • Any other concomitant skin disorder, pigmentation, or extensive scarring that, in the opinion of the investigator, may interfere with the evaluation of AD lesions or compromise participant safety.
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  • Presence of AD lesions only on the hands or feet without prior history of involvement of other classical areas of involvement such as the face or the folds.
  • Other types of eczema.
  • Clinically significant cardiac disease; new cerebral infarction within 6 months from dosing; malignancies within 5 years from dosing; low hemoglobin; severe renal disease on dialysis; liver disease.
  • Systemic corticosteroids treated within 4 weeks before dosing; immunizations or sedating antihistamines treated within 4 weeks before dosing; other topical treatments for AD within 1 week before dosing.
  • Previously received Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors, systemic or topical.
  • Ultraviolet light therapy or prolonged exposure to UV radiation within 2 weeks before dosing.
  • Liver function tests: AST or ALT ≥ 2 × ULN; alkaline phosphatase and/or bilirubin > 1.5 × ULN.
  • Pregnant or lactating participants, or those considering pregnancy.
  • Alcohol or drug abuse. -

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

China1 site
  • Huashan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality

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About this study

Official title: Phase I/II Study of MH004 Ointment in Healthy Adult Volunteers and Participants With Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis

This is a Phase I/II Study of MH004 in Healthy Adult Volunteers, participants with Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis.

Read the detailed description

The study includes 2 parts: The first part (Phase I) is the first-in-human trial of MH004, consisting of a single ascending dose (SAD) study and a multiple ascending dose (MAD) study in healthy volunteers. The second part is a multi-center, randomized, double-Blind, vehicle-controlled phase II study to evaluate the safety, tolerability and PK of MH004 Ointment for AD participants, using defined concentrations of the topical cream based on the PK and safety data in healthy volunteers in Phase I.

Being tested
MH004 0.1% Ointment, MH004 0.3% Ointment, MH004 1.0% Ointment, MH004 3.0% Ointment, Vehicle Ointment
Medical subject headings
Dermatitis, Atopic

What participants receive

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

  • MH004 0.1% OintmentDrug

    MH004 0.1% ointment applied topically to the affected area as a thin film.

  • MH004 0.3% OintmentDrug

    MH004 0.3% ointment applied topically to the affected area as a thin film.

  • MH004 1.0% OintmentDrug

    MH004 1.0% ointment applied topically to the affected area as a thin film.

  • MH004 3.0% OintmentDrug

    MH004 3.0% ointment applied topically to the affected area as a thin film.

  • Vehicle OintmentDrug

    Matching vehicle ointment applied topically to the affected area as a thin film.

Study groups in NCT07182864
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Phase I. MH004 (0.1%) in healthy volunteers SAD and MADExperimentalSAD and MAD
Receives: Drug: MH004 0.1% Ointment
Phase I: MH004 (0.3%) in healthy volunteers SAD and MADExperimentalSAD and MAD
Receives: Drug: MH004 0.3% Ointment
Phase I: MH004 (1.0%) in healthy volunteers SAD and MADExperimentalSAD and MAD
Receives: Drug: MH004 1.0% Ointment
Phase I: MH004 (3.0%) in healthy volunteers SAD and MADExperimentalSAD and MAD
Receives: Drug: MH004 3.0% Ointment
Phase II. MH004 (0.1%) in Atopic DermatitisExperimental28-Day Repeated Dosing in Participants with Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis
Receives: Drug: MH004 0.1% Ointment
Phase II. MH004 (0.3%) in Atopic DermatitisExperimental28-Day Repeated Dosing in Participants with Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis
Receives: Drug: MH004 0.3% Ointment
Experimental: Phase II. MH004 (1.0%) in Atopic DermatitisExperimental28-Day Repeated Dosing in Participants with Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis
Receives: Drug: MH004 1.0% Ointment
Experimental: Phase II. MH004 (3.0%) in Atopic DermatitisExperimental28-Day Repeated Dosing in Participants with Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis
Receives: Drug: MH004 3.0% Ointment
Phase I. Vehicle Ointment in healthy volunteers SAD and MADPlacebo comparatorSAD and MAD
Receives: Drug: Vehicle Ointment
Phase II. Vehicle Ointment in Atopic DermatitisPlacebo comparator28-Day Repeated Dosing in Participants with Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis
Receives: Drug: Vehicle Ointment

What is being measured

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

  1. Phase I: Incidence and severity of Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (Safety and Tolerability)

    Assess incidence and severity of treatment-emergent adverse events as determined by CTCAE v5.0 The incidence, nature, and severity of AEs/SAEs including relationship to study treatment from MAD initial study drug administration time of randomization until Day 14 for MAD participants. The incidence, nature, and severity of AEs/SAEs leading to treatment discontinuation from MAD initial study drug administration time of randomisation until Day 7 for MAD participants. Clinically significant changes in laboratory parameters, vital signs, 12-lead ECG, and other safety assessments from initial study drug administration time of randomisation until Day 7 for SAD participants. Clinically significant changes in laboratory parameters, vital signs, 12-lead ECG, and other safety assessments from MAD initial study drug administration time of randomisation until Day 14 for MAD participants.

    Measured: 1 year

  2. Phase II: Mean Percentage Change From Baseline in EASI Score at Week 4 in Participants Treated With MH004 Ointment

    EASI is a validated composite scoring system integrating the proportion of the body region (area) involved and the intensity of key signs of atopic dermatitis (AD). The EASI score examines 4 areas of the body and weights them for participants 8 years of age and older as follows: Head/Neck (H) = 0.1, Upper limbs (UL) = 0.2, Trunk (T) = 0.3, and Lower limbs (LL) = 0.4. The severity strata for the EASI are as follows: 0 = clear; 0.1 to 1.0 = almost clear; 1.1 to 7.0 = mild; 7.1 to 21.0 = moderate; 21.1 to 50.0 = severe; 50.1 to 72.0 = very severe. The total EASI score for each region is calculated by multiplying the severity score by the area score, with adjustment for the proportion of the body region to the whole body. The total EASI score ranges from 0 to 72. A higher score indicated worse disease status, and a negative change from baseline indicated improvement.

    Measured: Baseline and week 4.

Secondary outcomes (6)
  1. Phase I: Characterization of Pharmacokinetics (Cmax) of MH004 Ointment in Healthy Volunteers or Participants With Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis

    Maximum drug concentration (Cmax)

    Measured: Up to 6 Months

  2. Phase II: Mean Percentage Change From Baseline in EASI Score at Week 2

    EASI is a validated composite scoring system integrating the proportion of the body region (area) involved and the intensity of key signs of atopic dermatitis (AD). The EASI score examines 4 areas of the body and weights them for participants 8 years of age and older as follows: Head/Neck (H) = 0.1, Upper limbs (UL) = 0.2, Trunk (T) = 0.3, and Lower limbs (LL) = 0.4. The severity strata for the EASI are as follows: 0 = clear; 0.1 to 1.0 = almost clear; 1.1 to 7.0 = mild; 7.1 to 21.0 = moderate; 21.1 to 50.0 = severe; 50.1 to 72.0 = very severe. The total EASI score for each region is calculated by multiplying the severity score by the area score, with adjustment for the proportion of the body region to the whole body. The total EASI score ranges from 0 to 72. A higher score indicated worse disease status, and a negative change from baseline indicated improvement.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 2

  3. Percentage of Participants Who Achieve a ≥ 50% or ≥ 75% Improvement From Baseline in EASI (EASI-50 or EASI-75) at Weeks 4

    EASI is a validated composite scoring system integrating the proportion of the body region (area) involved and the intensity of key signs of atopic dermatitis (AD).

    Measured: Baseline, Week 4

  4. Percentage of Participants Achieving an Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) Score of 0 to 1 Who Have an Improvement of ≥ 2 Points From Baseline at Weeks 4

    IGA is an assessment scale used to determine severity of atopic dermatitis (AD) and clinical response to treatment on a 5-point scale (0 = clear; 1 = almost clear; 2 = mild; 3 = moderate; 4 = severe) based on erythema and papulation/infiltration. Therapeutic response was an IGA score of 0 (clear) or 1 (almost clear). An IGA responder was defined as a participant achieving an IGA score of 0 to 1 and an IGA score improvement at least 2 from baseline.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 4

  5. Mean Change From Baseline in the Scoring in Atopic Dermatitis at Week 4

    SCORAD is a clinical tool used to assess the severity (range/severity) and subjective signs/symptoms (such as itching/insomnia) of AD. The degree of the lesion was scored using the nine-point method. The severity was determined by grading the severity of six signs (erythema, edema, exudation/scabbing, epidermal exfoliation, lichenification and skin dryness) on a 0-3 subscale. The assessment of each physical sign was scored at the most representative lesion sites. Subjective symptoms were scored using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), with 0= no pruritus (or insomnia), and 10= the most severe pruritus (or insomnia). The total score is the sum of 5+7x severity /2+VAS (Symptoms), and the SCORAD score ranges from 0 to 103 points. The higher the score, the more severe the AD.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 4

  6. Number of Participants With At Least One Adverse Event (AEs) and as Per Severity

    AE is defined as any untoward medical occurrence associated with the use of a drug in humans, whether or not considered drug related, that occurs after a participant provides informed consent.

    Measured: Up to Week 24

Timeline

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

  1. First posted19 Sep 2025
  2. Study start6 Jan 2022
  3. Primary completion8 Sep 2022
  4. Study completion8 Oct 2022

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1/2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
160 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07182864
Sponsor's protocol ID
MH004-CP002CN
Status last verified
Sep 2025
First submitted
12 Sep 2025
Last updated
19 Sep 2025
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1/2 study testing MH004 0.1% Ointment, MH004 0.3% Ointment and MH004 1.0% Ointment in people with Atopic Dermatitis (AD), run by Minghui Pharmaceutical (Hangzhou) Ltd at 1 site in China.

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 15 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 Sep 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in China. 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 combined phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

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?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

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?

Phase I: Incidence and severity of Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (Safety and Tolerability) (time frame: 1 year). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Sep 2025.

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