A Phase 2 Study of QLM3003 Ointment in Participants With Mild or Moderate Atopic Dermatitis

Phase 2

Completed

• Conditions: Atopic Dermatitis
• Interventions: Drug: Vehicle (Placebo); Drug: 1.5% QLM3003; Drug: 2% QLM3003

• Registration Number: NCT06058000
• Lead Sponsor: Qilu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics (PK) of QLM3003 Ointment in participants with mild or moderate atopic dermatitis.

Detailed Description

This study is a Phase 2, randomized, double-blind,placebo controlled, parallel group study to assess efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics (PK) of QLM3003 Ointment in participants with mild or moderate atopic dermatitis.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2023-09
• Study First Submitted: 2023-09-21
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-09-21
• Study First Posted: 2023-09-28
• Study Start: 2023-11-13
• Primary Completion: 2024-09-02
• Study Completion: 2024-09-30
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-03-11
• Last Update Posted: 2025-03-12

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 120

Inclusion Criteria

• The subjects understand and comply with the study requirements, voluntarily participate in the study and sign the informed consent form.
• Ages at ≥18 and ≤ 65 years.
• The diagnosis of atopic dermatitis will be confirmed according to the criteria of Hanifin and Rajka at the Screening Visit and Have a clinical diagnosis of atopic dermatitis for at least 6 months.
• Have an Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) score of 2, or3 at screening and at baseline.
• Have atopic dermatitis on the head (excluding hair-bearing scalp), neck, trunk, or limbs, covering at least 2% of total BSA and up to and including 20% of total BSA at Screening and at baseline.

Exclusion Criteria

• Subjects with other dermatologic disease besides AD whose presence or treatments could interfere the assessment of disease (eg, psoriasis).
• In the opinion of the investigator, have any clinically significant laboratory abnormality that would affect the participant's participation in the study.
• Use of topical treatments for AD within 2 weeks of baseline.
• Vaccinated or exposed to a live or attenuated vaccine within the 12 weeks of baseline, or is expected to be vaccinated these vaccines during treatment.
• A history of alcohol or substance abuse within 12 months prior to Screening that in the opinion of the investigator will preclude participation in the study.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
High Placebo Comparator: Vehicle	Vehicle (Placebo)	Vehicle cream applied twice daily (BID)
Placebo Comparator: Vehicle	Vehicle (Placebo)	Vehicle cream applied twice daily (BID)
QLM3003 Middle Dose	1.5% QLM3003	1.5% cream applied twice daily (BID)
QLM3003 High Dose	2% QLM3003	2% cream applied twice daily (BID)
QLM3003 Low Dose	2% QLM3003	2% cream applied once daily (QD)

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Percentage of Participants Achieving >=75% Improvement in Eczema Area and Severity Index Total Score (EASI-75) From Baseline at Weeks 8	Baseline, Weeks 8	EASI evaluates severity of participant's AD (excluded scalp, palms, soles) based on severity of AD clinical signs and % of body surface area (BSA) affected. Severity of clinical signs of AD (erythema, induration/papulation, excoriation and lichenification) scored separately for each of 4 body regions(head and neck, upper limbs, trunk \[including axillae and groin\] and lower limbs \[including buttocks\]) on4-point scale: 0= absent; 1= mild; 2= moderate; 3= severe. EASI area score was based upon % BSA with AD in each 4 body region: 0 (0%), 1 (\>0 to \<10%), 2 (10 to \<30%), 3 (30 to \<50%), 4 (50 to \<70%), 5 (70 to \<90%) and 6 (90 to 100%). Total EASI score =0.1\*Ah\*(Eh+Ih+Exh+Lh) + 0.2\*Au\*(Eu+Iu+ExU+Lu) + 0.3\*At\*(Et+It+Ext+Lt) + 0.4\*Al\*(El+Il+Exl+Ll); A = EASI area score; E = erythema; I = induration/papulation; Ex = excoriation; L = lichenification; h = head and neck; u = upper limbs; t = trunk; l = lower limbs. Total EASI score ranged from 0.0 to 72.0, higher scores = greater severity of AD.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Percentage of Participants Achieving Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) Score Clear (0) or Almost Clear (1) and a Reduction From Baseline of Greater Than or Equal to ( >=2) Points at Week 8	Baseline, Weeks 8	IGA assesses severity of participant's AD on a 5 point scale. 0= clear, no inflammatory signs of AD; 1= almost clear, AD not fully cleared- light pink residual lesions (except post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation), just perceptible erythema, papulation/induration lichenification, excoriation, and no oozing/crusting; 2= mild AD with light red lesions, slight but definite erythema, papulation/induration, lichenification, excoriation and no oozing/crusting; 3= moderate AD with red lesions, moderate erythema, papulation/induration, lichenification, excoriation and slight oozing/crusting and 4= severe AD with deep dark red lesions, severe erythema, papulation/induration, lichenification, excoriation and moderate to severe oozing/crusting. Higher scores indicating more severity of AD. Assessment excluded soles, palms and scalp.

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

The First Hospital of China Medical University; 🇨🇳 Shenyang, Liaoning, China

Dermatology Hospital of Shandong First Medical University; 🇨🇳 Jinan, Shandong, China