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Treatment and Control of Atopic Dermatitis With 0.03% Tacrolimus Ointment

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Dermatitis, Atopic
Interventions
Drug: Placebo ointment
Registration Number
NCT00480896
Lead Sponsor
Astellas Pharma Inc
Brief Summary

A long-term 0.03% tacrolimus ointment based regimen comprising of up to 6 weeks of initial twice daily treatment and subsequent twice weekly prophylactic application can effectively treat active lesions of atopic dermatitis, and prevent, delay, and reduce flares.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
250
Inclusion Criteria
  • Male or female patient of any ethnic group
  • Patient was at least 2-15 years old and suffered from mild to severe atopic dermatitis (Rajka/Langeland score of at least 3)
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patient had a genetic epidermal barrier defect such as Netherton's syndrome or generalised erythroderma
  • Patient had a clinically significant skin infection on the affected (and to be treated) area

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
2Placebo ointment-
1tacrolimus ointment-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of exacerbations of atopic dermatitis requiring intervention.12 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Time to first exacerbation requiring intervention; exacerbation treatment days, periods and time to first exacerbation; physician and patient assessment of affected area, treatment response; quality of life; global response.12 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

3 Sites

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Praha, Czech Republic

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