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A First-in-Human PoC Study With BEN2293 in Patients With Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Atopic Dermatitis
Interventions
Drug: BEN2293 (0.25% or 1.0% w/w) or matching placebo
Registration Number
NCT04737304
Lead Sponsor
BenevolentAI Bio
Brief Summary

A randomised, adaptive design, double-blind, placebo-controlled, first-in-human, two-part study to investigate the safety, tolerability, PK and preliminary efficacy of multiple topical doses of BEN2293 in patients with mild to moderate AD.

Detailed Description

This Protocol will be adaptive and designed to enable knowledge gained from the previous cohort to be applied to subsequent cohorts. Changes made will be within the boundaries of the adaptive elements with clear control mechanisms and guidance for staying within these boundaries.

Part A is a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, sequential group study to investigate ascending multiple topical doses of BEN2293 in patients with mild to moderate AD. Patients will participate in only one cohort.

Part B is a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group study to investigate up to two dose regimens of topical doses of BEN2293 administered for a maximum of 28 days in patients with mild to moderate AD.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
123
Inclusion Criteria
  • Males and females with mild to moderate AD (based on vIGA) free from other clinically significant illness or disease that may adversely affect the safety of the patient or the integrity of the study as determined by medical history, physical examination, safety laboratory and other assessments.
  • History of AD for at least 6 months diagnosed by a dermatologist or GP.
  • Previous or current successful treatment with topical corticosteroids.
  • A vIGA score of 2 (mild) to 3 (moderate) at both Screening and Day -1 (Part A) and at Screening, Day-3 and Day 1 (Part B).
Exclusion Criteria
  • Atopic dermatitis of such severity that the patient could not comply with the demands of the study and/or the patient is not a suitable candidate for a placebo controlled study, as per Investigator's discretion.
  • Any skin tattoo, scar, cuts, bruises, or other skin damage, including excessive UV exposure, at the possible IMP application sites.
  • Patients who have AD lesions affecting >3% untreatable areas (face, scalp, genitals, palms of hands or soles of feet).
  • Have concomitant skin disease or infection (e.g., acne, impetigo) or presence of skin comorbidities in the study area to be dosed that may interfere with study assessments.
  • Patients who are excessively hirsute in areas of skin to be dosed with study ointment.
  • Patients who are unwilling to stop hair removal by any means (including shaving, waxing or depilatory creams) to skin areas to be dosed with study ointment for 2 weeks prior to Day -1 and throughout the duration of the study.
  • Clinically relevant history of abnormal physical or mental health interfering with the study as determined by medical history and physical examinations as judged by the Investigator (including [but not limited to], neurological, psychiatric, endocrine, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, hepatic, or renal disorder).
  • The patient has participated in a clinical study and has received a medication or a new chemical entity within 3 months prior to Day 1.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Dose Regimen Low DoseBEN2293 (0.25% or 1.0% w/w) or matching placeboLow Dose Strength
Dose Regimen High DoseBEN2293 (0.25% or 1.0% w/w) or matching placeboHigh Dose Strength
PlaceboBEN2293 (0.25% or 1.0% w/w) or matching placeboPlacebo
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Safety and tolerability assessed by means of incidence of adverse events, incidence of adverse events at the local application site, mean vital signs, mean 12-lead ECG parameters and mean safety laboratory results.Up to 28 days

Parameters measured by prompted reporting of adverse events and scheduled safety assessments.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
PK-AUCUp to 28 days

The investigation of the plasma PK of BEN2293 and metabolite BEN6403 following multiple topical doses to mild to moderate AD patients.

PK - Accumulation ratioUp to 28 days

The investigation of the effect of BEN2293 on pruritus and Atopic Dermatitis in patients

Change from baseline in the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) for pruritus - Worst Itch over 24 hoursUp to 28 days

The investigation of the effect of BEN2293 on pruritus and Atopic Dermatitis in patients with mild to moderate AD. Scale graded by 0 - no itch through to 10 - worst imaginable itch.

Change from baseline in Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) scoreUp to 28 days

The investigation of the effect of BEN2293 on pruritus and Atopic Dermatitis in patients with mild to moderate AD. Index is graded 0 - none, absent, 1 - mild, 2 - moderate and 3 - severe.

Change from baseline in Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS)Up to 28 days

The investigation of the effect of BEN2293 on pruritus and Atopic Dermatitis in patients with mild to moderate AD. System has questions based on Itch - Scratching Behaviour, Itch - Mood and Sleep and Itch - Interference. questions are graded from 1 - never to 5 - almost always (worse score).

Fraction of patients achieving itch reductionUp to 28 days

The investigation of the effect of BEN2293 on pruritus and Atopic Dermatitis in patients with mild to moderate AD.

Change from baseline in the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) for pruritus - Current ItchUp to 28 days

The investigation of the effect of BEN2293 on pruritus and Atopic Dermatitis in patients with mild to moderate AD. Scale graded by 0 - no itch through to 10 - worst imaginable itch.

Change from baseline in EQ5D scoreUp to 28 days

The investigation of the effect of BEN2293 on pruritus and Atopic Dermatitis in patients with mild to moderate AD.

Number of patients achieving improvement in Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) scoreUp to 28 days

The investigation of the effect of BEN2293 on pruritus and Atopic Dermatitis in patients with mild to moderate AD. Index is graded 0 - none, absent, 1 - mild, 2 - moderate and 3 - severe.

Change from baseline in Patient Oriented Eczema Measure (POEM)Up to 28 days

The investigation of the effect of BEN2293 on pruritus and Atopic Dermatitis in patients with mild to moderate AD. 7 questions based on skin condition graded between 0 - no days to 4 - everyday, with a total score of 28 being the worse.

Change from baseline in Insomnia Severity Index (ISI)Up to 28 days

The investigation of the effect of BEN2293 on pruritus and Atopic Dermatitis in patients with mild to moderate AD. 7 questions based on quality of sleep, graded 0 - none to 4 - very severe. Total score of 28 being the worse.

PK-T1/2Up to 28 days

The investigation of the plasma PK of BEN2293 and metabolite BEN6403 following multiple topical doses to mild to moderate AD patients.

Time to itch reductionUp to 28 days

The investigation of the effect of BEN2293 on pruritus and Atopic Dermatitis in patients with mild to moderate AD.

Change from baseline in Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI)Up to 28 days

The investigation of the effect of BEN2293 on pruritus and Atopic Dermatitis in patients with mild to moderate AD. Index graded from 0 - not at all to 3 - very much. The higher the score, the more quality of life is impaired.

PK-CmaxUp to 28 days

The investigation of the plasma PK of BEN2293 and metabolite BEN6403 following multiple topical doses to mild to moderate AD patients.

PK-TmaxUp to 28 days

The investigation of the plasma PK of BEN2293 and metabolite BEN6403 following multiple topical doses to mild to moderate AD patients.

PK- over a dosing interval (AUCт)Up to 28 days

The investigation of the plasma PK of BEN2293 and metabolite BEN6403 following multiple topical doses to mild to moderate AD patients.

Change from baseline in BSA affected by AD in treated area(s)Up to 28 days

The investigation of the effect of BEN2293 on pruritus and Atopic Dermatitis in patients with mild to moderate AD.

Change from baseline in vIGA scoreUp to 28 days

The investigation of the effect of BEN2293 on pruritus and Atopic Dermatitis in patients with mild to moderate AD.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

MAC Clinical Research

🇬🇧

Manchester, United Kingdom

MAC Clinical Research
🇬🇧Manchester, United Kingdom

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