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Safety & Efficacy Study of HTU-520 in the Treatment of Distal Subungual Onychomycosis of the Toenail

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Onychomycosis
Interventions
Drug: HTU-520 Patch
Other: Placebo Patch
Registration Number
NCT01400594
Lead Sponsor
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc.
Brief Summary

This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, placebo-controlled study of HTU-520 in subjects with clinically diagnosed onychomycosis of the great toenail.

Detailed Description

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group, Multicenter, Placebo-Controlled Study of the Safety \& Efficacy of HTU-520 in the Treatment of Mild to Moderate Distal Subungual Onychomycosis of the Toenail

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
182
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Clinical diagnosis of DSO for at least one great toenail
  2. Direct microscopy of subungual debris positive for hyphal elements (KOH test)
  3. Culture confirmation of the growth of a dermatophyte
  4. Good general health
  5. Willing to refrain from using any lotions, creams, liquids, or polish on treated toenails
  6. Willing to refrain from receiving pedicures for the duration of the study
  7. If female, using an acceptable form of birth control
Exclusion Criteria
  1. Unable to apply test product onto toenails by him/herself
  2. Use of topical antifungal agents on the nail within 1 month
  3. Uncontrolled diabetes
  4. Onychomycosis of the fingernails
  5. Confirmed non-dermatophyte infection of the target toenail
  6. Structural deformities of the target toenail, open wounds, lesions, sores, surgery on the feet or toenails
  7. History of severe or chronic immunosuppression, an immunocompromised condition
  8. Any systemic or dermatologic disorder, such as severe eczema, or severe atopic dermatitis
  9. Psoriasis of the toenails
  10. Hypersensitivity or allergy to topical preparations (including terbinafine) or adhesive dressings

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
HTU-520 PatchHTU-520 PatchSubjects will receive HTU-520 patch in a 1:1 ratio for 48 weeks applied to all toenails.
Placebo PatchPlacebo PatchSubjects will receive placebo patch in a 1:1 ratio for 48 weeks applied to all toenails.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Determination of status with respect to complete cure (mycological cure together with clinical cure) of onychomycosis of the toenail.48 Weeks
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (27)

Total Skin and Beauty Dermatology Center

🇺🇸

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Radiant Research, Inc.

🇺🇸

San Antonio, Texas, United States

UAB Department of Dermatology

🇺🇸

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

University of Alabama at Birmingham

🇺🇸

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Clinical Research Advantage, Inc.

🇺🇸

Glendale, Arizona, United States

Diagnamics, Inc.

🇺🇸

Encinatas, California, United States

Center for Clinical and Cosmetic Research

🇺🇸

Aventura, Florida, United States

Marta Rendon, MD, Skin Care Research, Inc.

🇺🇸

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

Pab Clinical Research

🇺🇸

Brandon, Florida, United States

Dermatology Research Institute

🇺🇸

Coral Gables, Florida, United States

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Total Skin and Beauty Dermatology Center
🇺🇸Birmingham, Alabama, United States

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