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Bioequivalence Study of Pimecrolimus Cream, 1% and Elidel® Cream, 1% in Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Atopic Dermatitis
Interventions
Drug: Placebo Cream
Registration Number
NCT03107611
Lead Sponsor
Mylan Inc.
Brief Summary

To establish the bioequivalence between test drug, Pimecrolimus Cream, 1% with that of reference listed drug, Elidel® (pimecrolimus) Cream 1%, in the treatment of mild to moderate Atopic Dermatitis.

To establish superiority of each active treatment over the placebo.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
654
Inclusion Criteria
  • Non-immuno compromised male or female aged 8 years and older
  • Clinical diagnosis of mild to moderate Atopic Dermatitis (AD)
  • Failed to respond adequately to other topical prescription treatments for AD, or for whom those treatments are not advisable.
  • A diagnosis of AD for at least 3 months
  • An Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) of disease severity of mild or moderate at baseline (score of 2 or 3)
  • Affected area of AD involvement at least 5% body surface area (BSA)
  • Treated with a bland emollient for at least 7 days
Exclusion Criteria
  • Females who are pregnant, breast feeding, or who wish to become pregnant during the study period
  • Active cutaneous bacterial or viral infection in any treatment area at baseline (e.g., clinically infected atopic dermatitis, impetigo).
  • Sunburn, extensive scarring or pigmented lesion(s) in any treatment area at baseline, which would interfere with evaluations
  • History or presence of confounding skin conditions, e.g., psoriasis, rosacea, erythroderma, ichthyosis, or scabies.
  • History or presence of Netherton's Syndrome, immunological deficiencies or diseases, HIV, diabetes, malignancy, serious active or recurrent infection, clinically significant severe renal insufficiency or severe hepatic disorders
  • Concurrent disease or treatment likely to interfere with the study treatment or evaluations
  • Known allergy or hypersensitivity to pimecrolimus or any other component of the drug products
  • Not willing to minimize or avoid natural and artificial sunlight exposure during treatment

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
PlaceboPlacebo CreamPlacebo cream, topical, thin layer applied to all affected skin areas twice daily for 14 days
Reference StandardPimecrolimus Cream, 1%Pimecrolimus Cream, 1%, topical, thin layer applied to all affected skin areas twice daily for 14 days
TestPimecrolimus Cream, 1%Pimecrolimus Cream, 1%, topical, thin layer applied to all affected skin areas twice daily for 14 days
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Proportion of Modified Intent to Treat Subjects With Success on Investigator's Global Assessment of Disease Severity (Success Being a Score of Clear [0] or Almost Clear [1])Day 15

Investigator's Global Assessment of Disease Severity Scale: Clear (0) Minor residual discoloration, no erythema or induration/papulation, no oozing/crusting; Almost Clear (1) Trace faint pink erythema with almost no induration/papulation and no oozing/crusting; Mild disease (1) Faint pink erythema with mild induration/papulation and no oozing/crusting; Moderate disease (3) Pink-red erythema with moderate induration/papulation and there may be some oozing/crusting; Severe disease (4) Deep/bright red erythema with severe induration/papulation with oozing/crusting

Proportion of Per Protocol Subjects With Success on Investigator's Global Assessment of Disease Severity (Success Being a Score of Clear [0] or Almost Clear [1])Day 15

Investigator's Global Assessment of Disease Severity Scale: Clear (0) Minor residual discoloration, no erythema or induration/papulation, no oozing/crusting; Almost Clear (1) Trace faint pink erythema with almost no induration/papulation and no oozing/crusting; Mild disease (1) Faint pink erythema with mild induration/papulation and no oozing/crusting; Moderate disease (3) Pink-red erythema with moderate induration/papulation and there may be some oozing/crusting; Severe disease (4) Deep/bright red erythema with severe induration/papulation with oozing/crusting

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in Severity of Four Individual Signs and SymptomsDay 15

Erythema, induration/papulation, lichenification and pruritus

Evaluation of Application Site ReactionsDay 15

Dryness, burning/stinging, erosion, edema, and pain

Trial Locations

Locations (27)

Research Facility 28

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Overland Park, Kansas, United States

Research Facility 1

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Miami Lakes, Florida, United States

Research Facility 6

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Boynton Beach, Florida, United States

Research Facility 4

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Coral Gables, Florida, United States

Research Facility 5

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Miami, Florida, United States

Research Facility 9

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Miramar, Florida, United States

Research Facility 33

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Sweetwater, Florida, United States

Research Facility 13

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New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Research Facility 24

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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Research Facility 7

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Saint Joseph, Missouri, United States

Research Facility 29

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Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Research Facility 2

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High Point, North Carolina, United States

Resarch Facility 8

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Research Facility 18

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Johnston, Rhode Island, United States

Research Facility 20

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Austin, Texas, United States

Research Facility 16

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College Station, Texas, United States

Research Facility 17

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Sugar Land, Texas, United States

Research Facility 22

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West Jordan, Utah, United States

Research Facility 31

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Pflugerville, Texas, United States

Research Facility 11

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Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Research Facility 15

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Richmond, Virginia, United States

Research Facility 26

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Spokane, Washington, United States

Research Facility 12

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San Pedro Sula, Honduras

Research Facility 10

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Miami, Florida, United States

Research Facility 23

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Boise, Idaho, United States

Research Facility 32

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Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Research Facility 19

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Omaha, Nebraska, United States

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