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Atopic DermatitisPhase 1/2NCT07629778

HL-300 Ointment in Patients With Mild-to-Moderate Atopic Dermatitis

A Phase 1/2 study testing HL-300 in people with Atopic Dermatitis, run by Hangzhou Highlightll Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd at 1 site in China.

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Trial summary

This study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter Phase Ib/II clinical study designed to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and PK characteristics of HL-300 ointment with different concentration regimens for mild-to-moderate AD. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 75 years
Conditions the study is for
Atopic Dermatitis
What is being tested?
HL-300
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
156 participants
Where
1 siteChina
Study dates
26 May 2026to 31 Dec 2027
Phase
Phase 1/2
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 to 75 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Age ≥18 years and ≤75 years at the time of ICF signing, with no gender restriction
  • Meeting the Hanifin \& Rajka diagnostic criteria for atopic dermatitis (AD) at screening, with a history of AD ≥ 6 months before screening, and the AD condition judged by the investigator to be stable within 4 weeks prior to ICF signing,.
  • vIGA-AD score of 2-3 at screening and baseline visits;
  • EASI score within the range of 5-21 at screening and baseline;
  • "Body Surface Area (BSA) affected by AD skin lesions meeting one of the following requirements at screening and baseline visits, with skin lesions suitable for topical treatment:
  • Cohort 1: BSA of 5% to 20%;
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  • Cohort 2: BSA of 15% to 25%. "
  • Women of childbearing potential and men willing to use at least one highly effective method of contraception or practice abstinence from the time of informed consent signing until 3 months after the last dose of the investigational product
  • Those who voluntarily participate in the study and sign the informed consent form

Who cannot join

  • "Trial participants with any of the following medical histories or abnormal conditions at screening: (1) Skin lesions or abnormalities that may affect the assessment of the investigational product application site; (2) Clinically relevant skin diseases that are contraindicated for the study or affect the assessment of the application site, including but not limited to: psoriasis, acne, skin cancer; (3) Other autoimmune diseases besides AD, such as inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, where the investigator believes the disease would unfavorably impact the assessment of this study; (4) Current or history of lymphoproliferative disorders, or signs or symptoms suggestive of possible lymphoproliferative disorders, including lymphadenopathy or splenomegaly; (5) Any malignancy, or any history of malignancy within 5 years prior to screening (except for completely resected cervical carcinoma in situ or non-metastatic cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, or papillary thyroid carcinoma); (6) History of herpes virus infection within the past 6 months, or recurrent herpes zoster (≥2 episodes), disseminated herpes zoster, disseminated herpes simplex, or current inability to rule out herpes zoster or herpes simplex infection; (7) Systemic infection requiring hospitalization within 12 weeks prior to screening to baseline, or active bacterial, viral, fungal, parasitic, or other infections requiring anti-infective treatment within 4 weeks prior to screening to baseline; (8) Local active infection within 1 week prior to screening to baseline, such as active infected AD, or any superficial skin infection requiring oral or intravenous antibiotic, antifungal, or antiviral medication; (9) History of thrombotic events, including deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, or high-risk factors for thromboembolism (e.g., immobilization or prolonged bed rest), which is judged by the investigator's comprehensive clinical assessment to be unsuitable for participation in this study; (10) History of significant cardiovascular, neurological, respiratory, hematological, digestive, urinary, immune, or psychiatric diseases that the investigator believes may confound study results or affect drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion, or place the trial participant at undue risk; (11) History of drug abuse or substance abuse."
  • "Trial participants who have received any of the following treatments: (1) Use of topical skin products for AD or AD-related skin infections at the study application site within 2 weeks prior to baseline, including but not limited to: topical corticosteroids (TCS), topical calcineurin inhibitors (TCI), topical phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE-4) inhibitor ointments, topical antimicrobials, etc.; (2) Use of topical skin products containing chemically active ingredients (including but not limited to vitamin E cream, functional products containing niacinamide/urea/ceramide, excluding emollients without any chemically active ingredients) at the study application site within 1 week prior to baseline; (3) Use of systemic therapeutic drugs for AD within 4 weeks or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) prior to baseline, including but not limited to systemic anti-infectives, PDE-4 inhibitors, and systemic traditional Chinese medicine or herbal medicines for AD; (4) Use of systemic or topical JAK inhibitors (such as ruxolitinib, tofacitinib, baricitinib, filgotinib, lestaurtinib, pacritinib, delgocitinib, upadacitinib, abrocitinib, etc.) within 12 weeks prior to baseline; (5) Use of sedating antihistamines within 2 weeks prior to baseline (Stable use of non-sedating antihistamines is permitted [dose stable for 2 weeks or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) before the first study medication]); (6) Use of systemic immunosuppressants or immunomodulators (such as oral or injectable corticosteroids, methotrexate, cyclosporine, mycophenolate mofetil, and azathioprine) within 4 weeks or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) prior to baseline; (7) Use of biologics (such as dupilumab) within 12 weeks or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) prior to baseline; (8) Use of strong CYP450 inhibitors or inducers within 2 weeks prior to baseline, including but not limited to: nelfinavir, ritonavir, clarithromycin, itraconazole, nevirapine, and barbiturates; (9) Vaccination with live/attenuated live vaccines within 4 weeks prior to baseline, or planning to receive vaccination during the study period; (10) Sunbathing or phototherapy (including ultraviolet therapy, photochemotherapy, etc.) with AD therapeutic effects within 4 weeks prior to baseline;"
  • "Trial participants with any of the following laboratory and instrumental examination results:
  • Any significant clinical and laboratory abnormalities that the investigator believes may affect trial participant safety, including but not limited to:
  • White blood cell count (WBC) < 3×109/L, absolute neutrophil count (ANC) < 1.5×109/L, absolute lymphocyte count (ALC) < 0.8×109/L, platelet count (PLT) < 100×109/L, hemoglobin (Hb) < 100 g/L;
  • Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) or alanine aminotransferase (ALT) > 2× ULN, or total bilirubin (TBIL) ≥ 1.5× ULN;
  • Blood creatinine > 1.5× ULN; (2) Confirmed or suspected active tuberculosis, incompletely cured tuberculosis, or active Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection (except for trial participants with documented treatment proving adequate therapy, who may enter this study based on the medical judgment of the investigator and/or infectious disease specialist) judged by the investigator and/or infectious disease specialist (combining medical history, symptoms, signs, laboratory tests, tuberculosis screening tests, and imaging findings); (3) QT interval corrected by Fridericia formula (QTcF) ≥500 ms in 12-ECG results at screening; (4) Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) positive; HBsAg negative but hepatitis B core antibody (HBcAb) positive and HBV-DNA above detection limit, or human immunodeficiency virus antibody (HIV) positive, or anti-hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibody positive and HCV-RNA positive, or Treponema pallidum antibody positive (excluding trial participants with negative non-specific syphilis antibody results and judged by the investigator to have a past history of syphilis infection that has been cured);" 4.Known or suspected allergy to the investigational product or excipients in the investigational product; 5.Female trial participants who are suspected or known to be pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy during the trial period; 6.History of major surgery within 4 weeks prior to baseline or planned surgery during the study; 7.Significant blood loss, received blood transfusion, or donated blood (≥400 mL) within 3 months prior to baseline; 8.Participation in other clinical trials within 3 months prior to baseline; 9.Weekly alcohol consumption greater than 14 units within 3 months prior to screening (1 unit of alcohol ≈ 360 mL beer or 45 mL spirits with 40% alcohol content or 150 mL wine); 10.Other conditions judged by the investigator to be unsuitable for participation in the study.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

China1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Hangzhou First People's Hospital

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang

    wu liming Wu, Doctor of Medicine, 0571-56005600, 18957118053@163.com

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase Ib/II Clinical Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of HL-300 Ointment in Patients With Mild-to-Moderate Atopic Dermatitis

This study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter Phase Ib/II clinical study designed to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and PK characteristics of HL-300 ointment with different concentration regimens for mild-to-moderate AD.

Read the detailed description

In the study, it is planned to enroll approximately 148-156 trial participants, divided into two cohorts. Cohort 1: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-parallel controlled study design, planning to enroll 140 trial participants, randomized in a 1:1:1:1 ratio to the study group or placebo group, with baseline disease severity (mild [vIGA-AD = 2] and moderate [vIGA-AD = 3]) set as stratification factors to ensure balanced participant status across groups. Cohort 2: an open-label, intensive sampling design, planning to enroll 8 trial participants for each dosage strength, enrolled separately, with continuous dosing for 8 days.

The study includes a screening period, a treatment period, and a follow-up period. The quality management system for this trial aims to prospectively integrate quality by design into all aspects of the trial to ensure the rights and interests, safety, and well-being of trial participants, and to guarantee the reliability of the generated data and the scientific validity of the trial results. This system strictly adheres to the principles of ICH E6(R3) and ICH E8(R1), employing a risk-based and proportionate approach.

During the trial design phase, the investigators have systematically identified the critical to quality (CtQ) factors for ensuring the quality of this trial. Given the known safety profile of JAK inhibitors (e.g., infections, hematologic abnormalities, hepatic and renal function effects, thrombosis, etc.), the CtQ factors for this trial will specifically focus on:

  • Trial participant safety: Identification, recording, assessment, and timely reporting of Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs).
  • Key efficacy data: Accuracy and integrity of data collection related to the primary and secondary endpoints of the trial (e.g., vIGA-AD, EASI, BSA, WI-NRS, DLQI, SCORAD, etc.).
  • Critical processes: Strict adherence to inclusion/exclusion criteria during participant screening [e.g., exclusion of severe infections (including herpes zoster, tuberculosis, and other opportunistic infections) and active infections, hematologic toxicity (anemia, neutropenia), elevated transaminases, and high-risk thrombosis population], protocol-mandated laboratory tests (e.g., blood routine, blood biochemistry, urinalysis, coagulation function, etc.), completeness of randomization and blinding, concomitant medication management (e.g., contraindications for topical medications for AD or AD-related skin infections, systemic treatments for AD, systemic immunosuppressants or immunomodulators, other JAK inhibitors, etc.), rules for suspension/termination of dosing.
Being tested
HL-300, 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.

  • HL-300Drug

    Group A receives the investigational product at a concentration of 0.25%, BID,4 weeks.

  • PlaceboDrug

    BID, day 7.

  • HL-300Drug

    Group B receives the investigational product at a concentration of 0.5%, BID,4 weeks.

  • HL-300Drug

    Group A receives the investigational product at a concentration of 1.0%, BID,4 weeks.

Study groups in NCT07629778
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Group DPlacebo comparatorNot described
Receives: Drug: Placebo
Group AExperimentalGroup A:0.25%
Receives: Drug: HL-300
Group BExperimentalGroup B:0.5%
Receives: Drug: HL-300
Group CExperimentalGroup C:1.0%
Receives: Drug: HL-300

What is being measured

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

  1. Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI)

    Percentage change from baseline in Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) score at Week 4 (W4).

    The EASI score ranges from 0 to 72, with higher scores indicating more severe AD.

    Measured: 4 weeks

Secondary outcomes (11)
  1. Eczema Area and Severity Index(EASI)

    Change from baseline in EASI score at Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 after treatment. The EASI score ranges from 0 to 72, with higher scores indicating more severe AD.

    Measured: at Weeks 1, 2, 3, and 6 after treatment.

  2. EASI50(≥50% improvement from baseline in EASI score)

    Proportion of trial participants with ≥50% improvement from baseline in EASI score (EASI50) at Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 after treatment.

    The EASI score ranges from 0 to 72, with higher scores indicating more severe AD.

    Measured: at Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 after treatment

  3. EASI75(≥75% improvement from baseline in EASI score)

    Proportion of trial participants with ≥75% improvement from baseline in EASI score (EASI75) at Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 after treatment.

    The EASI score ranges from 0 to 72, with higher scores indicating more severe AD.

    Measured: at Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 after treatment

  4. EASI90(≥90% improvement from baseline in EASI score)

    Proportion of trial participants with ≥90% improvement from baseline in EASI score (EASI90) at Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 after treatment.

    The EASI score ranges from 0 to 72, with higher scores indicating more severe AD.

    Measured: at Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 after treatment.

  5. Validated Investigator Global Assessment for Atopic Dermatitis(vIGA-AD)

    Proportion of trial participants achieving vIGA-AD score of 0 (clear) or 1 (almost clear) and ≥2-point improvement from baseline at Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 after treatment.

    The vIGA-AD scale divides disease severity into 5 grades (0 = clear; 1 = almost clear; 2 = mild; 3 = moderate; 4 = severe), each corresponding to specific skin lesion morphological characteristics. A higher grade indicates greater severity.

    Measured: at Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 after treatment.

  6. Validated Investigator Global Assessment for Atopic Dermatitis(vIGA-AD)

    Proportion of trial participants achieving vIGA-AD score of 0 or 1 at Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 after treatment.

    The vIGA-AD scale divides disease severity into 5 grades (0 = clear; 1 = almost clear; 2 = mild; 3 = moderate; 4 = severe), each corresponding to specific skin lesion morphological characteristics. A higher grade indicates greater severity.

    Measured: at Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 after treatment.

  7. Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)

    Change from baseline in weekly average itch Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) at Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 after treatment.

    This scale assesses the most severe itch intensity subjectively felt by the trial participant due to AD in the past 24 h. The scale rates itch intensity on 10 levels (0 means no itch, 10 means the worst itch imaginable), with integer scores.The higher the score, the greater the disease severity.

    Measured: at Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 after treatment.

  8. Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)

    Percentage of trial participants with ≥4-point improvement from baseline in weekly average itch NRS at Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 after treatment.

    This scale assesses the most severe itch intensity subjectively felt by the trial participant due to AD in the past 24 h. The scale rates itch intensity on 10 levels (0 means no itch, 10 means the worst itch imaginable), with integer scores.The higher the score, the greater the disease severity.

    Measured: at Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 after treatment

  9. Scoring Atopic Dermatitis(SCORAD)

    ]Change from baseline and percentage change from baseline in Scoring Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD) at Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 after treatment.

    The SCORAD score ranging from 0 to 103 points. Based on the score, the condition is classified as mild (0-24 points), moderate (25-50 points), and severe (>50 points).

    Measured: at Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 after treatment.

  10. Body Surface Area (BSA)

    Change from baseline and percentage change from baseline in Body Surface Area (BSA) affected by AD at Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 after treatment.

    The BSA ranges from 0% to 100%. The larger the range, the more severe the affected area.

    Measured: at Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 after treatment.

  11. Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI)

    Change from baseline in Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) score at Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 after treatment.

    DLQI contains 10 questions, with a total score ranging from 0 to 30.The higher the score, the greater the impact on quality of life.

    Measured: at Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 after treatment.

Timeline

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

  1. First posted5 Jun 2026
  2. Study start26 May 2026
  3. Primary completion30 Jun 2027 (estimated)
  4. Study completion31 Dec 2027 (estimated)

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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
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
156 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07629778
Sponsor's protocol ID
HL-300-201
Status last verified
Jun 2026
First submitted
1 Jun 2026
Last updated
23 Jun 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
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 HL-300 in people with Atopic Dermatitis, run by Hangzhou Highlightll Pharmaceutical Co., 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 9 inclusion and 7 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 23 Jun 2026. 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?

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?

Each site lists its own contact: choose the nearest one under Trial locations. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) (time frame: 4 weeks). 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 23 Jun 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 7 Nov 2026.

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