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Topical SGX302 for Mild-to-Moderate Psoriasis

Phase 2
Recruiting
Conditions
Plaque Psoriasis
Psoriasis
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Interventions
Drug: Placebo
Registration Number
NCT05442190
Lead Sponsor
Soligenix
Brief Summary

To evaluate SGX302 (topical hypericin ointment and gel) with visible light in an initial 18-week treatment course for improving lesions in patients with mild-to-moderate psoriasis.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
47
Inclusion Criteria
  • Have a clinical diagnosis of plaque psoriasis (psoriasis vulgaris) of at least 6-months duration that involves the body (trunk and/or limbs) that is amenable to topical treatment and opaque coverage after application.
  • Have a static Investigator Global Assessment (IGA)/Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) of disease severity of mild or moderate on the body (trunk and/or limbs).
  • Have lesions involving 2-30% of the body (trunk and/or limbs). For subjects with scalp psoriasis included in the treatment area, the total treatment area on body and scalp must not exceed 30%.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Use of topical anti psoriatic therapy within one week prior to the beginning of the study and willing to not use other psoriasis treatments for 4 weeks following completion of the treatment portion of the study.
  • Received systemic biologic therapy to treat psoriasis within 12 weeks prior to the beginning of the study.
  • Received systemic psoriasis therapy within 4 weeks prior to the beginning of the study.
  • Received phototherapy (including laser) or photodynamic (light activated drug) therapy within 4 weeks prior to the beginning of the study.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SEQUENTIAL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
SGX302 Ointment (0.25 % Hypericin)HypericinSGX302 (0.25 % hypericin) ointment will be applied to lesions and treated with visible light 24±6 hours later starting at 5 J/cm\^2. Drug application/light session will be done twice a week (at least 2 calendar days apart) for 18 weeks.
Placebo (Ointment without Hypericin)PlaceboPlacebo ointment will be applied to lesions and treated with visible light 24±6 hours later starting at 5 J/cm\^2. Drug application/light session will be done twice a week (at least 2 calendar days apart) for 18 weeks.
SGX302 Gel (0.25 % hypericin)HypericinSGX302 (0.25 % hypericin) gelt will be applied to lesions and treated with visible light 24±6 hours later starting at 5 J/cm\^2. Drug application/light session will be done twice a week (at least 2 calendar days apart) for 18 weeks.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of patients that achieve a 0 or 1 score using the 5-point Investigator's Global Assessment scale18 weeks

The percentage of patients in each treatment group that achieve a 0 or 1 score (Clear or Almost Clear) evaluation using the 5-point Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) scale.

The 5-point IGA scale:

* Score 0: Clear - No signs of psoriasis; post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation may be present

* Score 1: Almost Clear - No thickening; normal to pink coloration; no to minimal focal scaling

* Score 2: Mild - Just detectable to mild thickening; pink to light red coloration; predominantly fine scaling

* Score 3: Moderate - Clear distinguishable to moderate thickening; dull to bright red; moderate scaling

* Score 4: Severe - Severe thickening with hard edges; bright to deep red coloration; severe/coarse scaling covering almost all lesions

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of patients achieving a ≥75% improvement in Psoriasis Area and Severity Index18 weeks

The percentage of patients in each treatment group that achieve a ≥75% improvement in Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI 75).

PASI is a combined assessment of lesion severity and affected area into a single score. The body is divided into 4 areas for scoring: head, arms, trunk and legs. Each area is scored by itself and scores are combined for a final PASI. For each area, scores of erythema, thickness and scale are scored on a scale of 0 (clear) to 4 (maximum). For each area, percent of skin involved is estimated: 0 = 0%, 1= 0 to ≤10%, 2 = 10 to \<30%, 3 = 30 to \<50%, 4 = 50 to \<70%, 5 = 70 to ≤90%, 6 = 90 to100%. Final PASI = (sum of severity parameters for each area)\*(area score weight of section (head: 0.1, arms: 0.2 body: 0.3 legs: 0.4)).

Number of patients achieving a ≥90% improvement in Psoriasis Area and Severity Index18 weeks

The percentage of patients in each treatment group that achieve a ≥90% improvement in Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI 90).

The calculation of PASI was previously described.

Number of patients achieving a 100% improvement in Psoriasis Area and Severity Index18 weeks

The percentage of patients in each treatment group that achieve a 100% improvement in Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI 100).

The calculation of PASI was previously described.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Therapeutics Clinical Research

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San Diego, California, United States

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