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Lichen SclerosusPhase 3DELTA CARE 1NCT07335588

A 52-Week Trial to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Delgocitinib Cream in Adult Participants With Lichen Sclerosus

A Phase 3 study testing Delgocitinib in people with Lichen Sclerosus, run by LEO Pharma at 33 sites in 3 countries.

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Trial summary

The main objective of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of twice daily applications of delgocitinib cream compared with cream vehicle in the treatment of adult participants with mild to severe lichen sclerosus (LS). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Lichen Sclerosus
What is being tested?
Delgocitinib
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
652 participants
Where
33 sitesin 3 countries
Study dates
1 May 2026to 29 Dec 2028
Phase
Phase 3
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

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

  • Signed and dated informed consent has been obtained prior to any protocol-related procedures.
  • Age ≥18 years at the time of signing informed consent.
  • Participant is able to comply with clinic visits and trial requirements and procedures, as assessed by the investigator.
  • Female participants or male participants (assigned sex at birth and has not had any gender affirming medical procedures to their genital area) with LS in the anogenital area, regardless of treatment history. The diagnosis must be based on typical clinical features and supported by biopsy. A biopsy must be taken if there is no previous documented biopsy to support the diagnosis.
  • Note: Participants who also have LS-affected areas outside the anogenital area are allowed to be enrolled but these areas will not be treated with investigational medicinal product (IMP). Participants with newly diagnosed LS can be included, as well as participants who have progressive LS (including existing architectural changes).
  • Disease severity graded as mild to severe at screening and baseline according to IGA-LS score (ie, an IGA-LS score of ≥2).
  • Female participants: A woman of childbearing potential (WOCBP) must agree to use a highly effective or acceptable form of birth control throughout the trial up until the last application of IMP. Male participants: Contraceptive requirements are not applicable for male participants.

Who cannot join

  • Participants with atypical presentation of LS in the anogenital area where the diagnosis is uncertain, or the suspicion of malignancy exists.
  • Female participants: History of vulvar squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), including precursor lesions (eg, human papillomavirus-independent [HPV-I] vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia [VIN] and high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion). Male participants: History of penile SCC, including precursor lesions.
  • Female participants only: Participants with any abnormal cytology result at screening following a positive high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) screening test.
  • Active dermatologic or gynecologic conditions that could confound the diagnosis of LS or interfere with assessment of the IMP (eg, urinary incontinence-associated dermatitis, genital lichen planus, and genital psoriasis), as assessed by the investigator.
  • Participants with severe urinary incontinence. Incontinence is considered severe if it occurs on most days and more than a few drops at a time.
  • Female participants: Suspected clinically (or confirmed diagnostically) of having active infection in the anogenital area, including candidiasis, Chlamydia trachomatis, Trichomonas vaginalis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Mycoplasma genitalium, bacterial vaginosis, or herpes simplex. Participants who test positive for sexually transmitted disease (STD)/bacterial vaginosis (BV)/anogenital candidiasis during screening can be treated, and if repeat testing is negative, these participants can be enrolled. If treatment is needed, the screening period can be extended to 6 weeks to accommodate the treatment and washout requirements.
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  • Male participants: Suspected clinically (or confirmed diagnostically) of having active infection in the anogenital area, including candidiasis, Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Mycoplasma genitalium, or herpes simplex. Participants who test positive for STD/anogenital candidiasis during screening can be treated, and if repeat testing is negative, these participants can be enrolled. If treatment is needed, the screening period can be extended to 6 weeks to accommodate the treatment and washout requirements.
  • Clinically significant infection within 4 weeks prior to baseline which, in the opinion of the investigator, may compromise the safety of the participant in the trial, interfere with evaluation of the IMP, or reduce the participant's ability to participate in the trial.
  • Clinically significant infections are defined as:
  • A systemic infection.
  • A serious skin infection requiring parenteral (intravenous or intramuscular) antibiotics, antiviral, or antifungal medication.
  • History of any known primary immunodeficiency disorder including a positive human immunodeficiency virus test at screening, or the participant taking antiretroviral medications as determined by medical history and/or participant's verbal report.
  • Major surgery within 8 weeks prior to screening or planned in-patient surgery or hospitalization during the trial period.
  • History of cancer:
  • Female participants: Participants who have had basal cell carcinoma or localized SCC of the skin (outside the anogenital area), or in situ carcinoma of the cervix are eligible provided that curative therapy was successfully completed at least 12 months prior to screening.
  • Participants who have had other malignancies (except vulvar SCC) are eligible provided that the participant is in remission and curative therapy was completed at least 5 years prior to screening.
  • Male participants: Participants who have had basal cell carcinoma or localized SCC of the skin (outside the anogenital area) are eligible provided that curative therapy was successfully completed at least 12 months prior to screening.
  • Participants who have had other malignancies (except penile SCC) are eligible provided that the participant is in remission and curative therapy was completed at least 5 years prior to screening.
  • Positive hepatitis B surface antigen and/or hepatitis B core antibody and positive for hepatitis B virus deoxyribonucleic acid (participants who have tested positive for hepatitis B core antibody are eligible if tests for hepatitis B surface antigen and hepatitis B virus deoxyribonucleic acid are negative), or positive hepatitis C virus antibody serology confirmed by hepatitis C virus ribonucleic acid (RNA) at screening.
  • Known or suspected hypersensitivity to any component(s) of the IMP(s).
  • Any disorder which is not stable and according to the investigator could:
  • Affect the safety of the participant throughout the trial.
  • Hinder the participant's ability to complete the trial.
  • Examples include, but are not limited to, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, hepatic, renal, neurological, musculoskeletal, infectious, endocrine, metabolic, hematological, immunological, and psychiatric disorders, and major physical impairment.
  • Any abnormal finding which according to the investigator may:
  • Put the participant at risk because of their participation in the trial.
  • Influence the participant's ability to complete the trial.
  • The abnormal finding must be clinically significant and observed during the screening period. Examples include abnormal findings in physical examination, vital signs, electrocardiogram (ECG), hematology, or biochemistry.
  • Current or recent chronic alcohol or drug abuse, or any other condition associated with poor compliance as judged by the investigator.
  • Female participants only: Women who are pregnant or lactating. For women of childbearing potential, a negative pregnancy test is required at screening.
  • Systemic treatment with immunosuppressive drugs (eg, methotrexate, cyclosporine), immunomodulating drugs, retinoids, or corticosteroids within 4 weeks prior to baseline.
  • Cutaneously applied treatment with immunomodulators (eg, topical calcineurin inhibitor [TCI]) or topical corticosteroid (TCS) on the anogenital area within 2 weeks before baseline.
  • Use of systemic or topical Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors (including delgocitinib) within 4 weeks before baseline.
  • Systemic or cutaneous (applied in the anogenital area) use of antibiotics, antiparasitics, antivirals, or antifungals within 1 week before baseline.
  • Treatment with any marketed biological therapy or investigational biologic agents:
  • Any cell-depleting agent including but not limited to rituximab: within 6 months prior to baseline, or until the lymphocyte count returns to normal, whichever is longer.
  • Other biologics: within 3 months or 5 half-lives, whichever is longer, prior to baseline.
  • Treatment with any non-marketed drug substance (that is, an agent that has not yet been made available for clinical use following registration) within 4 weeks prior to baseline or 5 half-lives, whichever is longer.
  • Light-based therapy on the anogenital area and treatments with platelet-rich plasma within 4 weeks prior to baseline.
  • Cutaneous treatments applied within 1 week before baseline in regions other than the anogenital area which could interfere with clinical trial evaluations or pose a safety concern.
  • Other cutaneous therapies or therapeutic procedures on the anogenital area within 1 week before baseline.
  • Surgical treatment for anogenital LS in the past 6 months or have not recovered fully from an earlier surgical procedure in the anogenital area.
  • Female participants only: Participants who are receiving doses that are not stable for topical estrogens (<4 weeks before screening), and hormonal contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) medications (<3 months before screening).
  • Current participation in any other interventional clinical trial.
  • Previously randomized in this clinical trial.
  • Previously randomized in a clinical trial with delgocitinib.
  • Clinically important laboratory abnormalities:
  • Participants with alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and/or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) values ≥2×the upper limit of normal (ULN) with total bilirubin (BIL) ≥1.5×ULN (unless elevated BIL is related to Gilbert Meulengracht Syndrome).
  • Participants with ALT and/or AST values ≥3×ULN.
  • Participants with severe renal impairment (estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR]<30 mL/min/1.73 m2).
  • Employees of the trial site, or any other individuals directly involved with the planning or conduct of the trial, or immediate family members of such individuals.
  • Participants who are legally institutionalized.
  • Only applicable in France: Participant not affiliated with or not a beneficiary of a social security scheme.
  • Male participants only: Participants who currently need or are expected during the entire study period to require any type of surgical treatment for LS (eg, circumcision, urethroplasty, adhesiolysis) or tool-assisted local treatment (eg, catheter, cotton swabs, applicators, dilators, etc.) for LS involving the urethra. Application of study treatment of the urethral meatus is allowed if it can be applied by the participant's hand or fingers only.

Trial locations and contacts

33 sites in 3 countries. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Clinical Disclosure contact

(+45) 4494 5888

disclosure@leo-pharma.com

33 sites in 3 countries

United States20 sites, 20 recruiting
  • LEO Pharma Investigational Site

    Bexley, Ohio, 43209

    Recruiting
  • LEO Pharma Investigational Site

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35244

    Recruiting
  • LEO Pharma Investigational Site

    Boca Raton, Florida, 33486

    Recruiting
  • LEO Pharma Investigational Site

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27516

    Recruiting
  • LEO Pharma Investigational Site

    Clearwater, Florida, 33756

    Recruiting
  • LEO Pharma Investigational Site

    Dallas, Texas, 75235

    Recruiting
  • LEO Pharma Investigational Site

    Fremont, California, 94538

    Recruiting
  • LEO Pharma Investigational Site

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32224

    Recruiting
  • LEO Pharma Investigational Site

    Miami, Florida, 33186

    Recruiting
  • LEO Pharma Investigational Site

    Middlebury, Connecticut, 06762

    Recruiting
  • LEO Pharma Investigational Site

    Murray, Utah, 84107

    Recruiting
  • LEO Pharma Investigational Site

    New York, New York, 10029

    Recruiting
  • LEO Pharma Investigational Site

    New York, New York, 10036

    Recruiting
  • LEO Pharma Investigational Site

    Northville, Michigan, 48167

    Recruiting
  • LEO Pharma Investigational Site

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85006

    Recruiting
  • LEO Pharma Investigational Site

    Portland, Oregon, 97239

    Recruiting
  • LEO Pharma Investigational Site

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905

    Recruiting
  • LEO Pharma Investigational Site

    Scottsdale, Arizona, 85259

    Recruiting
  • LEO Pharma Investigational Site

    Tampa, Florida, 33609

    Recruiting
  • LEO Pharma Investigational Site

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20037

    Recruiting

Other trials in United States

Canada11 sites, 11 recruiting
  • LEO Pharma Investigational Site

    Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3B 1G9

    Recruiting
  • LEO Pharma Investigational Site

    Guelph, Ontario, N1L 0B7

    Recruiting
  • LEO Pharma Investigational Site

    Montreal, Quebec, H1Y 3L1

    Recruiting
  • LEO Pharma Investigational Site

    Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 2R2

    Recruiting
  • LEO Pharma Investigational Site

    Québec, Quebec, G1W 4R4

    Recruiting
  • LEO Pharma Investigational Site

    Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4E 4L6

    Recruiting
  • LEO Pharma Investigational Site

    Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K 2C1

    Recruiting
  • LEO Pharma Investigational Site

    Toronto, Ontario, M3B 0A7

    Recruiting
  • LEO Pharma Investigational Site

    Toronto, Ontario, M4W 2N4

    Recruiting
  • LEO Pharma Investigational Site

    Waterloo, Ontario, N2J 1C4

    Recruiting
  • LEO Pharma Investigational Site

    Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3M 3Z4

    Recruiting

Other trials in Canada

United Kingdom2 sites, 2 recruiting
  • LEO Pharma Investigational Site

    Liverpool, L69 3BX

    Recruiting
  • LEO Pharma Investigational Site

    London, SE1 9RT

    Recruiting

Other trials in United Kingdom

About this study

Official title: A Phase 3, Double-blinded, Vehicle-controlled Trial to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Twice Daily Delgocitinib Cream in Adult Participants With Lichen Sclerosus During a 12-Week Initial Treatment Period Followed by a 40-Week Continuation Treatment Period

The main objective of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of twice daily applications of delgocitinib cream compared with cream vehicle in the treatment of adult participants with mild to severe lichen sclerosus (LS). The researchers are focusing on female participants because LS is more likely to affect females compared to males.

The trial is conducted in 2 parts. Part 1 of the trial enrolls female participants with LS and results in the selection of the optimal dose for Part 2. The selected dose will then be evaluated in Part 2, which will enroll both female and male participants. Assessment of efficacy and safety of delgocitinib cream in male participants with LS will be evaluated in a substudy.

For each participant, the trial will last at least 55 weeks and up to 60 weeks.

Being tested
Delgocitinib, Cream Vehicle
Medical subject headings
Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus

What participants receive

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

  • DelgocitinibDrug

    Participants will receive delgocitinib BID via topical application.

  • Cream VehicleDrug

    Participants will receive cream vehicle BID via topical administration.

Study groups in NCT07335588
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Part 1: Delgocitinib Cream 20 mg/gExperimentalParticipants will receive delgocitinib cream 20 mg/g twice daily (BID) in both the 12-week initial treatment period and the 40-week continuation treatment period.
Receives: Drug: Delgocitinib
Part 1: Delgocitinib Cream 20 mg/g, then Cream VehicleExperimentalParticipants will receive delgocitinib cream 20 mg/g BID in the 12-week initial treatment period, then cream vehicle BID in the 40-week continuation treatment period.
Receives: Drug: Delgocitinib; Drug: Cream Vehicle
Part 1: Delgocitinib Cream 8 mg/gExperimentalParticipants will receive delgocitinib cream 8 mg/g BID in both the 12-week initial treatment period and the 40-week continuation treatment period.
Receives: Drug: Delgocitinib
Part 1: Delgocitinib Cream 8 mg/g, then Cream VehicleExperimentalParticipants will receive delgocitinib cream 8 mg/g BID in the 12-week initial treatment period, then cream vehicle BID in the 40-week continuation treatment period.
Receives: Drug: Delgocitinib; Drug: Cream Vehicle
Part 1: Cream Vehicle, then Delgocitinib Cream 20 mg/gExperimentalParticipants will receive cream vehicle BID in the 12-week initial treatment period, then delgocitinib cream 20 mg/g BID in the 40-week continuation treatment period.
Receives: Drug: Delgocitinib; Drug: Cream Vehicle
Part 1: Cream Vehicle, then Delgocitinib Cream 8 mg/gExperimentalParticipants will receive cream vehicle BID in the 12-week initial treatment period, then delgocitinib cream 8 mg/g BID in the 40-week continuation treatment period.
Receives: Drug: Delgocitinib; Drug: Cream Vehicle
Part 1: Cream VehiclePlacebo comparatorParticipants will receive cream vehicle BID in both the 12-week initial treatment period and the 40-week continuation treatment period.
Receives: Drug: Cream Vehicle
Part 2: Delgocitinib Cream (Selected Dose)ExperimentalParticipants will receive delgocitinib cream, at the selected dose from Part 1, BID in both the 12-week initial treatment period and the 40-week continuation treatment period.
Receives: Drug: Delgocitinib
Part 2: Delgocitinib Cream (Selected Dose), then Cream VehicleExperimentalParticipants will receive delgocitinib cream, at the selected dose from Part 1, BID in the 12-week initial treatment period, then cream vehicle BID in the 40-week continuation treatment period.
Receives: Drug: Delgocitinib; Drug: Cream Vehicle
Part 2: Cream Vehicle, then Delgocitinib Cream (Selected Dose)ExperimentalParticipants will receive cream vehicle BID in the 12-week initial treatment period, then delgocitinib cream, at the selected dose from Part 1, BID in the 40-week continuation treatment period.
Receives: Drug: Delgocitinib; Drug: Cream Vehicle
Part 2: Cream VehiclePlacebo comparatorParticipants will receive cream vehicle BID in both the 12-week initial treatment period and the 40-week continuation treatment period.
Receives: Drug: Cream Vehicle

What is being measured

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

  1. Number of Participants Achieving IGA-LS TS at Week 12

    Measured: Week 12

Secondary outcomes (18)
  1. Number of Participants Achieving IGA-LS TS at Week 8

    Measured: Week 8

  2. Change in Clinical Lichen Sclerosus Score (CLISSCO) from Baseline to Week 12

    Measured: Baseline to Week 12

  3. Number of Participants Achieving a Reduction of Skin Pain Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) Score (Weekly Average) of ≥4 Points from Baseline to Week 12 in Participants with Baseline Skin Pain NRS Score ≥4

    Measured: Baseline to Week 12

  4. Number of Participants Achieving a Reduction of Skin Pain NRS Score (Weekly Average) of ≥4 Points from Baseline to Week 8 in Participants with Baseline Skin Pain NRS Score ≥4

    Measured: Baseline to Week 8

  5. Number of Participants Achieving a Reduction of Itch NRS Score (Weekly Average) of ≥4 Points from Baseline to Week 12 in Participants with Baseline Itch NRS Score ≥4

    Measured: Baseline to Week 12

  6. Number of Participants Achieving a Reduction of Itch NRS Score (Weekly Average) of ≥4 Points from Baseline to Week 8 in Participants with Baseline Itch NRS Score ≥4

    Measured: Baseline to Week 8

  7. Change in Vulvar Quality of Life Index (VQLI) Score from Baseline to Week 12

    Measured: Baseline to Week 12

  8. Number of Participants Achieving IGA-LS TS at Week 52

    Measured: Week 52

  9. Change in CLISSCO Score from Baseline to Week 52

    Measured: Baseline to Week 52

  10. Number of Participants Achieving IGA-LS TS at Week 52 Among Participants Having Achieved IGA-LS TS at Week 12

    Measured: Week 52

  11. Number of Participants Achieving an IGA-LS Score of 0 or 1 at Week 52 Among Participants Having Achieved IGA-LS TS at Week 12

    Measured: Week 52

  12. Time to IGA-LS TS from Baseline to Week 52

    Measured: Baseline to Week 52

  13. Time to IGA-LS ≥2 from Week 12 to Week 52 Among Participants Having Achieved IGA-LS TS at Week 12

    Measured: Week 12 to Week 52

  14. Number of Participants Having no Increase in CLISSCO Architectural Changes Domain Score from Baseline to Week 52

    Measured: Baseline to Week 52

  15. Number of Participants Achieving a Reduction of Skin Pain NRS Score (Weekly Average) of ≥4 Points from Baseline to Week 52 in Participants with Baseline Skin Pain NRS Score ≥4

    Measured: Baseline to Week 52

  16. Number of Participants Achieving a Reduction of Itch NRS Score (Weekly Average) of ≥4 Points from Baseline to Week 52 in Participants with Baseline Itch NRS Score ≥4

    Measured: Baseline to Week 52

  17. Number of Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) from Baseline to Week 12

    Measured: Baseline to Week 12

  18. Number of TEAEs from Week 12 to Week 54

    Measured: Week 12 to Week 54

Timeline

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

  1. First posted13 Jan 2026
  2. Study start1 May 2026
  3. Primary completion10 Mar 2028 (estimated)
  4. Study completion29 Dec 2028 (estimated)

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 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
652 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07335588
Sponsor's protocol ID
LP0133-2395
Other IDs
2025-524873-17-00, U1111-1333-1675, 2025
Acronym
DELTA CARE 1
Status last verified
Oct 2026
First submitted
9 Jan 2026
Last updated
13 Oct 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing Delgocitinib in people with Lichen Sclerosus, run by LEO Pharma at 33 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 7 inclusion and 54 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 33 sites in United States, Canada, United Kingdom. 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?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Clinical Disclosure ((+45) 4494 5888, disclosure@leo-pharma.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Number of Participants Achieving IGA-LS TS at Week 12 (time frame: Week 12). 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 13 Oct 2026.

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