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A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Ruxolitinib Cream in Participants With Prurigo Nodularis (PN)

Phase 3
Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Prurigo
Interventions
Drug: Vehicle Cream
Registration Number
NCT05755438
Lead Sponsor
Incyte Corporation
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of Ruxolitinib cream in participants with Prurigo Nodularis (PN).

Detailed Description

The study comprises of a 12 week double-blind, vehicle-controlled (DBVC) treatment period, followed by a 40 week open label extension period, and 30 day safety follow-up period During the double blind period, all PN-affected areas identified at baseline will be treated, and during the open label period, only active PN-affected areas will be treated.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
204
Inclusion Criteria
  • Clinical diagnosis of PN ≥ 3 months before screening.
  • ≥ 6 pruriginous lesions on ≥ 2 different body areas (such as right and left leg) at screening and baseline having a treatment area <20% BSA.
  • IGA-CPG-S score of ≥ 2 at screening and baseline.
  • Baseline PN-related WI-NRS score ≥ 7.
  • Willingness to avoid pregnancy or fathering children.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Chronic pruritus due to a condition other than PN

  • Total estimated BSA treatment area (excluding the scalp) > 20%.

  • Neuropathic and psychogenic pruritus

  • Active atopic dermatitis lesions within 3 months of screening and baseline.

  • Uncontrolled thyroid function

  • Concurrent skin or other serious or unstable medical conditions which may interfere with the evaluation of PN such as immunocompromised status, acute/chronic infections, active malignancy, history of TB, history of DVT/VTE, etc Protocol defined abnormal laboratory results.

  • Use of any protocol-defined prohibited medication unless a washout is completed or use of medication known to cause itching.

  • Psoralen and ultraviolet A or ultraviolet B therapy within 4 weeks before baseline or Ultraviolet light therapy or prolonged exposure to natural or artificial sources of ultraviolet radiation (within 2 weeks before baseline

  • Pregnant or lactating, or considering pregnancy.

  • History of alcoholism or drug addiction within 1 year

  • Known allergy or reaction to any of the components of the study drug.

  • Committed to a mental health institution by virtue of an order issued either by the judicial or the administrative authorities.

  • Employees of the sponsor or investigator or otherwise dependents of them.

  • The following participants are excluded in France:

    1. Vulnerable populations according to article L.1121-6 of the French Public Health Code.
    2. Adults under legal protection or who are unable to express their consent per article L.1121-8 of the French Public Health Code.
    3. Individuals not affiliated with the social security system.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Vehicle Cream BIDVehicle CreamParticipants apply ruxolitinib matching vehicle cream topically to the affected areas as a thin film twice daily (BID) for 12 weeks during the DBVC period. Participants who have completed the treatment during DBVC period will apply ruxolitinib 1.5% cream topically during the open label extension (OLE) period for up to 40 weeks.
Ruxolitinib 1.5% CreamRuxolitinib CreamParticipants apply ruxolitinib 1.5% cream topically to the affected areas as a thin film BID for 12 weeks during the DBVC period. Participants who have completed the treatment during DBVC period will apply ruxolitinib 1.5% cream the open label extension (OLE) period for up to 40 weeks.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Worst-Itch Numeric Rating Scale (WI-NRS) ≥ 4-point improvement in WI-NRS score ResponseWeek 12

Defined as achieving a ≥ 4-point improvement (reduction) in Worst Itch Numeric Rating Scale (WI-NRS) score from baseline.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Overall Treatment Success (TS)Week 12

Defined as achieving both a WI-NRS4 response and an Investigator's Global Assessment for Stage of Chronic Prurigo Treatment Success (IGA-CPG-S-TS).

IGA-CPG-S-TSWeek 12

Defined as an IGA-CPG-S score of 0 or 1 with a ≥ 2 grade improvement from baseline

Proportion of participants with WI-NRS4 at each postbaseline visit.Up to 52 weeks

Defined as percentage of participants that achieve a ≥ 4-point improvement in WI-NRS score

Time to ≥ 4-point improvement from baseline in WI-NRS scoreUp to 52 weeks

Defined as time taken for the participant to achieve a ≥4 improvement in NRS scale compared to baseline

Change from baseline in Skin Pain NRS scoreUp to 52 weeks

Itch NRS is an 11-point scale (0 to10) where 0 is "no itch" and 10 is the "worst itch imaginable".

IGA-TS response, defined as achieving IGA TS at each postbaseline visit.Up to 56 weeks

The IGA for chronic prurigo nodularis considers the number of nodules, also referred to as lesions, and uses them to determine an overall severity rating on on a 5-point scale ranging from 0 (clear skin) to 4 (severe).

> 75% healed lesions from baseline in PAS at each postbaseline visit.Up to 56 weeks

PAS includes 5 items; descriptive of the type, predominant type, distribution, and quantity of pruriginous lesions, and disease activity in terms of percentage of pruriginous lesions with excoriations/crusts on top.

Change from baseline in EQ-5D-5L score at each postbaseline visit.Up to 56 weeks

The EQ-5D-5L questionnaire is a standardized, validated instrument for use as a measure of health outcome

WI-NRS4 ResponseDay 7

Defined as achieving a ≥ 4-point improvement (reduction) in WI-NRS score from baseline.

Change from baseline in WI-NRS scoreUp to 52 weeks

Defined as change in Intensity of itch. Itch will be measured using an NRS used to indicate the intensity of the worst itching over the past 24 hours using a 0 to 10 numeric rating scale, where "0" represents "no itching" and "10" represents "worst itching imaginable".

Change from baseline in Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) score at each postbaseline visit.Up to 56 weeks

The DLQI is a simple, 10-question validated questionnaire to measure how much the skin problem has affected the participant over the previous 7 days

Time to ≥ 2-point improvement from baseline in WI-NRS scoreUp to 52 weeks

Participants rate pruritus daily on Worst Itch \[pruritis\] Numerical Rating Scale (0=no pruritus; 10=worst imaginable pruritus)

Skin pain response, defined as a ≥ 2-point improvement in Skin Pain NRS scoreUp to 52 weeks

Itch NRS is an 11-point scale (0 to10) where 0 is "no itch" and 10 is the "worst itch imaginable".

IGA-CPG-A 0 or 1 response, defined as achieving an IGA score of 0 or 1 at each postbaseline visit.Up to 56 weeks

The IGA-CPG-A is an overall PN severity rating on a 5-point scale ranging from 0 (clear skin) to 4 (severe disease). The score is based on an overall assessment of the degree of erythema, induration/papulation, and oozing/crusting.

Number of Treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs)Up to 56 weeks

TEAE defined as any adverse event either reported for the first time or worsening of a pre-existing event after first dose of study drug.

Trial Locations

Locations (71)

Medical Dermatology Specialists Phoenix

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Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Johnson Dermatology

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Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States

First Oc Dermatology

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Fountain Valley, California, United States

Dermatology Associates Pc

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Rockville, Maryland, United States

Clarkston Medical Group

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Clarkston, Michigan, United States

Revival Research Institute, Llc Troy

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Troy, Michigan, United States

Medisearch Clinical Trials

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Saint Joseph, Missouri, United States

Wake Forest University

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

UC Health, Llc

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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

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Cleveland, Ohio, United States

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