Study of ATI-1777 in Adult Patients With Moderate or Severe Atopic Dermatitis

Sponsor
Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (Industry)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT04598269
Collaborator
(none)
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

This is a first-in-human, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, vehicle-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy, safety, tolerability, and PK of ATI-1777 solution following twice-daily applications to target areas of patients with moderate or severe atopic dermatitis.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
Phase 2

Detailed Description

This is a first-in-human, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, vehicle-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy, safety, tolerability, and PK of ATI-1777 solution following twice-daily applications to target areas of patients with moderate or severe atopic dermatitis (AD).

Patients will undergo screening evaluations to determine eligibility up to 30 days prior to randomization. Patients who meet all the entry criteria will be randomized on Day 1 to active or vehicle treatment. Patients will apply study drug (ATI-1777 topical solution 2.0% w/w or vehicle) twice daily for 4 weeks with weekly study visits and will return 2 weeks after the last dose of study medication for a Post treatment Follow-up (PTFU) Visit. Adverse event (AE) collection, physical examinations, clinical disease assessments (Eczema Area and Severity Index [EASI], Investigator's Global Assessment [IGA], AD body surface area [BSA], Peak Pruritus Numerical Rating Scale [PP-NRS]), vital sign assessments, PK evaluations, and clinical laboratory evaluations will be performed as detailed in the Schedule of Events.

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
50 participants
Allocation:
Randomized
Intervention Model:
Parallel Assignment
Intervention Model Description:
Randomized, Double-blind, Vehicle-controlled, Parallel-group StudyRandomized, Double-blind, Vehicle-controlled, Parallel-group Study
Masking:
Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Masking Description:
Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
A Phase 2a, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Vehicle-controlled, Parallel-group Study to Determine the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy of ATI-1777 in Adult Patients With Moderate or Severe Atopic Dermatitis
Actual Study Start Date :
Sep 30, 2020
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Apr 8, 2021
Actual Study Completion Date :
Apr 22, 2021

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Experimental: ATI-1777 topical solution 2.0% w/w

ATI-1777 topical solution 2.0% w/w, twice daily

Drug: ATI-1777
ATI-1777 topical solution 2.0% w/w

Placebo Comparator: Vehicle

Vehicle topical solution, twice daily

Drug: Vehicle
Vehicle topical solution

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

  1. Percent change from baseline in EASI score at Day 28 [Baseline to Day 28]

    EASI = Eczema Area and Severity Index. The EASI evaluation is performed by the Principal Investigator and will evaluate Atopic Dermatitis in each of 3 body regions (trunk [excluding groin and genitalia], upper extremities [excluding palms of hands], and lower extremities [excluding soles of feet]). The EASI scoring system uses a defined process to grade the severity of the signs of AD and the extent affected. EASI Scores range from 0-72, with higher score indicative of more severe disease.

Secondary Outcome Measures

  1. Percent change from baseline in EASI score at Day 8 [Baseline to Day 8]

    EASI = Eczema Area and Severity Index. The EASI evaluation is performed by the Principal Investigator and will evaluate Atopic Dermatitis in each of 3 body regions (trunk [excluding groin and genitalia], upper extremities [excluding palms of hands], and lower extremities [excluding soles of feet]). The EASI scoring system uses a defined process to grade the severity of the signs of AD and the extent affected. EASI Scores range from 0-72, with higher score indicative of more severe disease.

  2. Percent change from baseline in EASI score at Day 15 [Baseline to Day 15]

    EASI = Eczema Area and Severity Index. The EASI evaluation is performed by the Principal Investigator and will evaluate Atopic Dermatitis in each of 3 body regions (trunk [excluding groin and genitalia], upper extremities [excluding palms of hands], and lower extremities [excluding soles of feet]). The EASI scoring system uses a defined process to grade the severity of the signs of AD and the extent affected. EASI Scores range from 0-72, with higher score indicative of more severe disease.

  3. Proportion of patients who achieve 50% improvement in EASI score (EASI 50) within 28 days of the start of treatment [Day 28]

    EASI = Eczema Area and Severity Index. The EASI evaluation is performed by the Principal Investigator and will evaluate Atopic Dermatitis in each of 3 body regions (trunk [excluding groin and genitalia], upper extremities [excluding palms of hands], and lower extremities [excluding soles of feet]). The EASI scoring system uses a defined process to grade the severity of the signs of AD and the extent affected. EASI Scores range from 0-72, with higher score indicative of more severe disease.

  4. Proportion of patients who achieve 75% improvement in EASI score (EASI-75) within 4 weeks of the start of treatment [Baseline to Day 28]

    EASI = Eczema Area and Severity Index. The EASI evaluation is performed by the Principal Investigator and will evaluate Atopic Dermatitis in each of 3 body regions (trunk [excluding groin and genitalia], upper extremities [excluding palms of hands], and lower extremities [excluding soles of feet]). The EASI scoring system uses a defined process to grade the severity of the signs of AD and the extent affected. EASI Scores range from 0-72, with higher score indicative of more severe disease.

  5. Proportions of patients who achieve 90% improvement in EASI score (EASI-90) within 4 weeks of the start of treatment [Baseline to Day 28]

    EASI = Eczema Area and Severity Index. The EASI evaluation is performed by the Principal Investigator and will evaluate Atopic Dermatitis in each of 3 body regions (trunk [excluding groin and genitalia], upper extremities [excluding palms of hands], and lower extremities [excluding soles of feet]). The EASI scoring system uses a defined process to grade the severity of the signs of AD and the extent affected. EASI Scores range from 0-72, with higher score indicative of more severe disease.

  6. Change from baseline in IGA score at Day 8 [Baseline to Day 8]

    IGA = Validated Investigator Global Assessment scale for Atopic Dermatitis. The IGA is the investigator's assessment of the average overall severity of patient's AD at a particular point in time. Scores range from 0-4, with higher scores indicative of more severe disease.

  7. Change from baseline in IGA score at Day 15 [Baseline to Day 15]

    IGA = Validated Investigator Global Assessment scale for Atopic Dermatitis. The IGA is the investigator's assessment of the average overall severity of patient's AD at a particular point in time. Scores range from 0-4, with higher scores indicative of more severe disease.

  8. Change from baseline in IGA score at Day 28 [Baseline to Day 28]

    IGA = Validated Investigator Global Assessment scale for Atopic Dermatitis. The IGA is the investigator's assessment of the average overall severity of patient's AD at a particular point in time. Scores range from 0-4, with higher score indicative of more severe disease. 0-100%, with higher score indicative of increased percentage of atopic dermatitis on the skin.

  9. Change from baseline in BSA at Day 8 [Baseline to Day 8]

    BSA = Percent of Body Surface Area of Atopic Dermatitis. The total percentage of the patient's BSA affected by AD will be estimated by the investigator or designee using the handprint method, which estimates that the area of a patient's full handprint (fingers and thumbs together) constitutes 1% of their total BSA. Scores range from 0-100%, with higher score indicative of increased percentage of atopic dermatitis on the skin.

  10. Change from baseline in BSA at Day 15 [Baseline to Day 15]

    BSA = Percent of Body Surface Area of Atopic Dermatitis. The total percentage of the patient's BSA affected by AD will be estimated by the investigator or designee using the handprint method, which estimates that the area of a patient's full handprint (fingers and thumbs together) constitutes 1% of their total BSA. Scores range from 0-100%, with higher score indicative of increased percentage of atopic dermatitis on the skin.

  11. Change from baseline in BSA at Day 28 [Baseline to Day 28]

    BSA = Percent of Body Surface Area of Atopic Dermatitis. The total percentage of the patient's BSA affected by AD will be estimated by the investigator or designee using the handprint method, which estimates that the area of a patient's full handprint (fingers and thumbs together) constitutes 1% of their total BSA. Scores range from 0-100%, with higher score indicative of increased percentage of atopic dermatitis on the skin.

  12. Change from baseline in PP-NRS score at Day 8 [Baseline to Day 8]

    PP-NRS = Peak Pruritus Numerical Rating Scale. The PP-NRS is a single patient-reported item designed to measure peak pruritus, or 'worst' itch, over the previous 24 hours. Scores range from 0-10, with higher scores indicative of more severe itching.

  13. Change from baseline in PP-NRS at Day 15 [Baseline to Day 15]

    PP-NRS = Peak Pruritus Numerical Rating Scale. The PP-NRS is a single patient-reported item designed to measure peak pruritus, or 'worst' itch, over the previous 24 hours. Scores range from 0-10, with higher scores indicative of more severe itching.

  14. Change from baseline in PP-NRS score at Day 28 [Baseline to Day 28]

    PP-NRS = Peak Pruritus Numerical Rating Scale. The PP-NRS is a single patient-reported item designed to measure peak pruritus, or 'worst' itch, over the previous 24 hours. Scores range from 0-10, with higher scores indicative of more severe itching.

Other Outcome Measures

  1. Proportion of Subjects Experiencing a Shift from Baseline Laboratory Values [Baseline to Day 28]

    Laboratory measure will be categorized as normal, high, or low. Normal laboratory values represent better outcomes. Laboratory measures include White Blood Cell (WBC) Count, Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC), Aspartate Aminotransferase, Lymphocyte count, Platelet count, Hemoglobin, and Serum creatinine. The status at the final value at the end of the treatment period will be compared with that at the study baseline and the "shifts" from study baseline will be summarized using the number and percentage of patients in each shift category by treatment group.

  2. Summary of Hematology at Day 28 [Baseline to Day 28]

    Laboratory measure will be summarized using descriptive statistics for numeric variables and numbers and percentages for categorical variables at each scheduled assessment. Numeric hematology, chemistry, and urinalysis results will be summarized using change from baseline as well.

  3. Summary of Serum Chemistry at Day 28 [Baseline to Day 28]

    Laboratory measure will be summarized using descriptive statistics for numeric variables and numbers and percentages for categorical variables at each scheduled assessment. Numeric hematology, chemistry, and urinalysis results will be summarized using change from baseline as well.

  4. Summary of Urinalysis at Day 28 [Baseline to Day 28]

    Laboratory measure will be summarized using descriptive statistics for numeric variables and numbers and percentages for categorical variables at each scheduled assessment. Numeric hematology, chemistry, and urinalysis results will be summarized using change from baseline as well.

  5. Summary of Abnormal Vital Signs at Day 8 [Baseline to Day 8]

    Vital signs will be presented descriptively. Vital signs will be measured in a semi-supine position after 5 minutes of rest and will include temperature, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate.

  6. Summary of Abnormal Vital Signs at Day 15 [Baseline to Day 15]

    Vital signs will be presented descriptively. Vital signs will be measured in a semi-supine position after 5 minutes of rest and will include temperature, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate.

  7. Summary of Abnormal Vital Signs at Day 28 [Baseline to Day 28]

    Vital signs will be presented descriptively. Vital signs will be measured in a semi-supine position after 5 minutes of rest and will include temperature, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate.

  8. Summary of Abnormal Physical 12-lead ECG reading at Day 28 [Baseline to Day 28]

    ECG = Electrocardiogram. Clinically significant ECG findings include, but not limited to, ectopic atrial rhythm, clinically significant conduction disturbance including PR >240 msec, pre-excitation (delta wave and PR < 120 msec), second degree or higher atrioventricular block, new finding of QRS > 120 ms, evidence of of QT-interval prolongation, and acute signs of ischemia or infarction.

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study:
18 Years to 65 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
No
Inclusion Criteria:
  1. Able to comprehend and willing to sign the IRB approved informed consent form (ICF) prior to administration of study-related procedures.

  2. Male patients or non-pregnant, non-nursing female patients 18 to 65 years old, inclusive, at the time of informed consent.

  3. Pregnancy and Contraception:

  • Women of childbearing potential (WOCBP), must have a negative serum pregnancy test at the Screening Visit, a negative urine pregnancy test immediately prior to the first application of study medication on Day 1, and a negative urine pregnancy test at each study visit thereafter.

  • WOCBP must agree to use 2 forms of highly effective contraception, including 1 physical barrier (condom or diaphragm) plus another highly effective method, such as adequate hormonal method (e.g., contraceptive implants, injectables, oral contraceptives) or nonhormonal methods (e.g., intrauterine device, spermicidals) throughout the Screening Period and until 30 days after the last administration of study medication.

  • Male patients with partners of childbearing potential may be enrolled if they are:

  • Documented to be surgically sterile (vasectomy), or

  • Using 2 adequate forms of highly effective contraception, 1 of which should be a physical barrier until 90 days after the last administration of study medication.

  1. Have a diagnosis of AD fulfilling the specified diagnostic criteria of Hanifin and Rajka (Hanifin and Rajka 1980).

  2. Have at least a 6-month history of AD prior to the Screening Visit, and no significant AD flares for the 4 weeks prior to the Screening Visit.

  3. Have at least 1 lesion that measures at least 3 cm2 at the Screening Visit and on Day 1 prior to the first dose of study medication. This lesion must be representative of the patient's disease state, but not located on the hands, feet, or genitalia.

  4. Have a stable diagnosis of moderate or severe (IGA score 3 or 4) AD at the Screening Visit.

  5. Have AD affecting 3% to 20% BSA (not including scalp, face, palms of hands, soles of feet, groin, and genitalia) at the Screening Visit.

  6. Willing to refrain from washing area of treatment or swimming for 6 hours after each study medication application.

  7. Willing to refrain from excessive sun exposure (e.g., sunbathing and/or tanning salon visits) and to minimize sun exposure (e.g., wear sun protective clothing, hat) as much as possible.

  8. Willing to refrain from use of moisturizers, emollients, and sunscreen on AD study treatment areas for duration of protocol therapy.

  9. Willing to refrain from participating in strenuous exercise that would cause profuse sweating for a period of 6 hours after each study medication application.

  10. Willing to return to the clinic, follow all study instructions, attend all study visits, and complete study procedures.

  11. In good general health and free of any known disease state or physical condition that, in the investigator's opinion, might impair evaluation of the patient or that might expose the patient to an unacceptable risk by study participation.

  12. Willing and capable of taking appropriate coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) risk mitigation precautions (e.g., wearing a mask in public, adhering to social distancing, etc.) as recommended or required by local, state, or federal guidelines during participation in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:
  1. Unstable course of AD (spontaneously improving or rapidly deteriorating) based on the patient history or as determined by the investigator during the Screening Period.

  2. Refractory AD (i.e., AD that required frequent hospitalizations and/or frequent intravenous treatment for skin infections within the year before the Screening Visit).

  3. AD of a severity (EASI >48) that the patient is not a candidate for a vehicle-controlled study.

  4. Any signs or symptoms associated with AD therapy (e.g., history of anaphylaxis, hypersensitivity reactions, skin atrophy, striae, pigmentary changes) that, in the investigator's opinion, might impair evaluation of the AD or which exposes the patient to unacceptable risk by study participation.

  5. Concomitant skin disease or clinically infected AD or presence of other skin disease in the area to be dosed that may interfere with study assessments.

  6. Use of any of the following treatments within the indicated washout period prior to

Day 1:
  • Phototherapy (ultraviolet A, ultraviolet B, or psoralen and ultraviolet A therapy) within 4 weeks prior to Day 1.

  • Systemic biologic immunosuppressant or immunomodulatory therapy (e.g., etanercept, alefacept, infliximab, dupilumab) within 12 weeks (or 5 half-lives of the product, whichever is longer) prior to Day 1.

  • Non-biologic immunosuppressants (e.g., methotrexate, retinoids, calcineurin inhibitors, cyclosporine, hydroxycarbamide [hydroxyurea], azathioprine) within 4 weeks prior to Day 1.

  • Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors (systemic and topical) within 4 weeks prior to Day

  • Systemic corticosteroids within 2 weeks prior to Day 1 (intranasal, inhaled, and topical ocular corticosteroids are allowed).

  • Cytostatic agents within 4 weeks prior to Day 1.

  • Crisaborole within 2 weeks prior to Day 1.

  • Systemic antibiotics within 30 days prior to Day 1.

  • Topical treatments for AD (corticosteroids, calcineurin inhibitors, topical H1 and H2 antihistamines, topical antimicrobials, and other medicated topical agents) within 2 weeks prior to Day 1.

  • Live attenuated vaccine treatment within 12 weeks prior to Day 1.

  • Other investigational product within 30 days or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) prior to Day 1.

  1. Previous failure to respond to prior therapy with JAK inhibitors (systemic or topical), as determined by the investigator.

  2. Current use of an oral H1 antihistamine (e.g., diphenhydramine, terfenadine) unless the patient is on a stable dose for at least 14 days prior to the Screening Visit.

  3. Medical marijuana unless the patient is on a stable dose for at least 14 days prior to the Screening Visit.

  4. Clinically significant laboratory abnormalities at the Screening Visit that, in the opinion of the investigator, could affect interpretation of study data or the safety of the patient's participation in the study.

  5. Clinical laboratory values:

  • White blood cell count <2×109/L

  • Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) <1800/mL

  • Platelet count <130,000/mL

  • Hemoglobin <8g/dL

  • Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) or alanine aminotransferase (ALT) >2× the upper limit of normal

  • Lymphocyte count <0.5×109/L

  1. Investigator-assessed history of, or current physical findings of, severe, progressive, or uncontrolled immunologic, hepatic, gastrointestinal, pulmonary, cardiovascular, genitourinary (renal), hematological, neurologic or cerebral disorders, infectious disease or coagulation disorders that, as determined by the investigator, could affect the safety of the patient's participation in the study or would preclude participation in and completion of study assessments.

  2. History of, current, or suspected systemic or cutaneous malignancy and/or lymphoproliferative disease within the last 5 years, other than patients with a history of adequately treated and well healed and completely cleared nonmelanoma skin cancers (i.e., basal or squamous cell carcinoma) or cervical carcinoma in situ treated successfully at least 1 year prior to the Screening Visit 1 with no evidence of disease.

  3. Evidence of active, chronic, or latent infections at the time of enrollment or a systemic infection including but not limited to a history of treated infection (e.g., pneumonia, septicemia) within 3 months prior to Day 1.

  4. Patient has a known active or history of incompletely treated or untreated active tuberculosis. Patients with a history of active tuberculosis must have documented adequate treatment verified by the investigator. Patients who demonstrate evidence of latent tuberculosis infection (positive QuantiFERON® Tuberculosis Gold Test) will only be allowed to participate in the study if there is documented evidence of a completed adequate treatment course for latent tuberculosis and if active tuberculosis is excluded per the investigator's judgment.

  5. History of a serious local skin infection (e.g., cellulitis, abscess) within 5 years of the Screening Visit.

  6. Positive serological test for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (antibody), hepatitis C virus (antibody), hepatitis B surface antigen, or hepatitis B core antigen antibody.

  7. Known significant exposure (close contact [<6 feet] for ≥15 minutes) to an individual with a confirmed diagnosis of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) at any time during the Screening Period.

  8. Herpes zoster or cytomegalovirus infection that resolved less than 2 months prior to the Screening Visit. Patients with a history of frequent outbreaks of herpes simplex virus (defined as 4 or more outbreaks a year).

  9. Clinically significant electrocardiogram (ECG) findings such as, but not limited to, baseline mean QTcF >450 msec for males or >470 msec for females (use of the ECG algorithm is acceptable for this purpose).

  10. Known allergy to any of the inactive ingredients in the study drug.

  11. Female patients who are pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant during the study.

  12. Legal incapacity or limited legal capacity.

  13. Major surgery within 3 months of the Screening Visit.

  14. Any other condition that precludes adequate understanding, cooperation, and compliance with study procedures or any condition that could pose a risk to the patient's safety, as per the investigator's judgment.

Contacts and Locations

Locations

Site City State Country Postal Code
1 Aclaris Investigational Site Scottsdale Arizona United States 85260
2 Aclaris Investigational Site Encino California United States 91436
3 Aclaris Investigational Site Los Angeles California United States 90045
4 Aclaris Investigational Site Tampa Florida United States 33613
5 Aclaris Investigational Site Indianapolis Indiana United States 46250
6 Aclaris Investigational Site Overland Park Kansas United States 66215
7 Aclaris Investigational Site Omaha Nebraska United States 68144
8 Aclaris Investigational Site Kew Gardens New York United States 11415
9 Aclaris Investigational Site Newtown Square Pennsylvania United States 19073
10 Aclaris Investigational Site Fountain Inn South Carolina United States 29644
11 Aclaris Investigational Site Austin Texas United States 78759
12 Aclaris Investigational Site San Antonio Texas United States 78213
13 Aclaris Investigational Site Lynchburg Virginia United States 24501
14 Aclaris Investigational Site Newport News Virginia United States 23606

Sponsors and Collaborators

  • Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.

Investigators

None specified.

Study Documents (Full-Text)

None provided.

More Information

Publications

None provided.
Responsible Party:
Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT04598269
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • ATI-1777-AD-201
First Posted:
Oct 22, 2020
Last Update Posted:
Mar 14, 2022
Last Verified:
Mar 1, 2022
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product:
Yes
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product:
No
Additional relevant MeSH terms:

Study Results

No Results Posted as of Mar 14, 2022