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A Safety, Tolerability and Preliminary Efficacy Study of BBI-4000 Gel in Subjects With Palmar Hyperhidrosis

A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blinded, Vehicle-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety and Local Tolerability of Topically Applied BBI-4000 (Sofpironium Bromide) 15% Gel in Subjects With Palmar Hyperhidrosis

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT02682238
Enrollment
50
Registered
2016-02-15
Start date
2016-03-08
Completion date
2016-10-04
Last updated
2023-05-19

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Conditions

Hyperhidrosis

Brief summary

To assess the safety and local tolerability of BBI-4000 15% gel compared with vehicle (placebo) when applied topically once daily in subjects with palmar hyperhidrosis.

Detailed description

This is a Multicenter, Randomized, Double Blind, Vehicle-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety and Local Tolerability of Topically Applied BBI-4000 (Sofpironium Bromide) 15% Gel in Subjects with Palmar Hyperhidrosis. Participating subjects will apply either BBI-4000 15% or vehicle gel topically to the palms of both hands once daily for 4 consecutive weeks. The 4 week treatment period will be followed by a 2 week follow-up period. Safety and tolerability will be assessed through collection of vital signs, adverse events, assessment of local skin responses, ECG, UPT and blood sampling. Efficacy will be assessed through gravimetric sweat assessments as well as through the Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale (HDSS).

Interventions

DRUGBBI-4000, 15%
OTHERVehicle gel

Sponsors

Botanix Pharmaceuticals
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Diagnosis of primary palmar hyperhidrosis * HDSS of 3 or 4 at baseline * Gravimetric test at baseline indicating at least 100 mg of sweat production at rest in each palm and a sum of at least 250 mg in both palms, in 5 minutes (room temperature) * Symptoms of at least 6 months' duration * Females of childbearing potential must agree to use a medically acceptable method of contraception while participating in the study

Exclusion criteria

* Any skin or subcutaneous tissue conditions of the palms, other than hyperhidrosis * Prior use of any prohibited medication(s) or procedure(s) within specified timeframe for the treatment of palmar hyperhidrosis, including: 1. Botulinum toxin to the palmar area within 9 months of baseline visit 2. Iontophoresis within 30 days of baseline visit 3. Palmar thermolysis, sympathectomy or surgical procedures of the palmar area any time in the past 4. Serotonergic agonist within 30 days of baseline visit 5. Any topical prescription treatment for hyperhidrosis within 30 days of baseline visit 6. Any over-the-counter topical antiperspirant/deodorant within 7 days of baseline visit * Use of anticholinergic agents within 30 days of baseline visit * Any oral or topical homeopathic or herbal treatment within 30 days of baseline visit * Use of any cholinergic drug within 30 days of baseline visit * Use of any anti-anxiety and/or anti-depressant, amphetamine products or drugs with known anticholinergic side effects * Hyperhidrosis secondary to any known cause * Subjects with history of unstable type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus or thyroid disease, history of renal impairment, hepatic impairment, malignancy, glaucoma, intestinal obstructive or motility disease, obstructive uropathy, myasthenia gravis, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), neurological conditions, psychiatric conditions, Sjögren's syndrome, Sicca syndrome, or cardiac abnormalities that may alter normal sweat production or may be exacerbated by the use of anticholinergics. * Subjects with known hypersensitivity to glycopyrrolate, anticholinergics, or any of the components of the topical formulation. * Pregnant or lactating women. * Use of an investigational drug within 30 days prior to the baseline visit. * Any major illness within 30 days before the screening examination.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Number of Treatment Emergent Adverse Events by SeverityBaseline visit-Day 42 End of ParticipationEach subject counted only once. Severity was rated Mild, Moderate or Severe.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Proportion of Randomized Subjects Achieving a 1-grade & 2-grade Decrease in Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale (HDSS) From Baseline to Day 29Baseline to Day 29 (End of Treatment) VisitHDSS assessment included a progressive hyperhidrosis severity scale, in which participants would rate the severity of their palmar hyperhidrosis for the past week with one of the following: 1-My sweating is never noticeable and never interfered with my daily activities; 2-My sweating is tolerable but sometimes interferes with my daily activities; 3-My sweating is barely tolerable and frequently interferes with my daily activities; 4-My sweating is intolerable and always interferes with my daily activities
Absolute Change (Day 29 - Baseline) in Palmar Gravimetrically Measured Sweat Production (GMSP) (mg) by Treatment Arm.Baseline-Day 29 ParticipationIndividual Right and left palm gravimetric measured sweat production results (mg) were combined per participant at Baseline and Day 29 time points. Mean averages of individual absolute GMSP changes (Day 29 Combined GMSP-Baseline Combined GMSP) were compared between the two treatment arms.
Comparison of Number Subjects Achieving a Minimum of 50% Reduction in Gravimetrically Measured Sweat Production Day 29-baseline Among Both Treatment ArmsBaseline through day 29 (End of Treatment)Visit combined sweat production (mg) was calculated by combining individual right and left palm gravimetric sweat production results (mg) at Baseline and Day 29 time points. Resulting difference was calculated by: Day 29 Combined GMSP - Baseline Combined GMSP. Percent reduction in sweat production was calculated by: ((Resulting difference GMSP score (mg)) / Baseline GMSP score (mg) x 100). The number of subjects who achieved ≥ 50% reduction in sweat production (YES) were reported, along with the proportion=number of subjects who achieved ≥ 50% reduction in sweat production / total number of subjects providing baseline and day 29 results x 100. The number of subjects who achieved \< 50% reduction in sweat production (NO) were reported, along with the proportion=number of subjects who achieved \< 50% reduction in sweat production / total number of subjects providing baseline and day 29 results x 100.
The Percent Change (%) Day 29 Combined GMSP From Baseline Combined GMSP Gravimetrically Measured Sweat Production (GMSP) in Combined (Right and Left) Palms.Baseline-Day 29 End of TreatmentIndividual Right and left palm gravimetric sweat production (GMSP) results (mg) were combined per participant at Baseline and Day 29 time points. Mean averages of individual percent change were compared between the two treatment arms. Individual % Change vs. Baseline was determined by: \[(D29 Right palm GMSP + D29 Left palm GMSP)-(Baseline Right palm GMSP + Baseline Left palm GMSP)\]/(Baseline Right palm GMSP + Baseline Left palm GMSP)\]

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
BBI-4000, 15%
15% BBI-4000 (sofpironium bromide) topical gel BBI-4000, 15%
25
Vehicle
Vehicle (placebo) gel Vehicle gel
25
Total50

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Overall StudyAdverse Event10
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up02
Overall StudyNon-compliance with Protocol02
Overall StudyNon-compliance with Study Drug10
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject10

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicVehicleTotalBBI-4000, 15%
Age, Continuous30.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 28
31.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 30
31.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 30
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
7 Participants10 Participants3 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
18 Participants40 Participants22 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants4 Participants4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
4 Participants8 Participants4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
21 Participants38 Participants17 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
20 Participants41 Participants21 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
5 Participants9 Participants4 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 240 / 25
other
Total, other adverse events
8 / 244 / 25
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 240 / 25

Outcome results

Primary

Number of Treatment Emergent Adverse Events by Severity

Each subject counted only once. Severity was rated Mild, Moderate or Severe.

Time frame: Baseline visit-Day 42 End of Participation

Population: Participants receiving applying at least one dose of investigational treatment

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
BBI-4000 Gel, 15%Number of Treatment Emergent Adverse Events by SeverityMild14 Number of Events by Severity
BBI-4000 Gel, 15%Number of Treatment Emergent Adverse Events by SeverityModerate3 Number of Events by Severity
BBI-4000 Gel, 15%Number of Treatment Emergent Adverse Events by SeveritySevere0 Number of Events by Severity
Vehicle Gel (Placebo)Number of Treatment Emergent Adverse Events by SeverityMild4 Number of Events by Severity
Vehicle Gel (Placebo)Number of Treatment Emergent Adverse Events by SeverityModerate0 Number of Events by Severity
Vehicle Gel (Placebo)Number of Treatment Emergent Adverse Events by SeveritySevere0 Number of Events by Severity
Secondary

Absolute Change (Day 29 - Baseline) in Palmar Gravimetrically Measured Sweat Production (GMSP) (mg) by Treatment Arm.

Individual Right and left palm gravimetric measured sweat production results (mg) were combined per participant at Baseline and Day 29 time points. Mean averages of individual absolute GMSP changes (Day 29 Combined GMSP-Baseline Combined GMSP) were compared between the two treatment arms.

Time frame: Baseline-Day 29 Participation

Population: Randomized participants (to one of two treatment arms) who provided Gravimetrically Measured Sweat Production (GMSP) results (Right and Left Palms) Baseline and day 29

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
BBI-4000 Gel, 15%Absolute Change (Day 29 - Baseline) in Palmar Gravimetrically Measured Sweat Production (GMSP) (mg) by Treatment Arm.-91.38 mgStandard Deviation 385.12
Vehicle Gel (Placebo)Absolute Change (Day 29 - Baseline) in Palmar Gravimetrically Measured Sweat Production (GMSP) (mg) by Treatment Arm.-156.62 mgStandard Deviation 367.69
Secondary

Comparison of Number Subjects Achieving a Minimum of 50% Reduction in Gravimetrically Measured Sweat Production Day 29-baseline Among Both Treatment Arms

Visit combined sweat production (mg) was calculated by combining individual right and left palm gravimetric sweat production results (mg) at Baseline and Day 29 time points. Resulting difference was calculated by: Day 29 Combined GMSP - Baseline Combined GMSP. Percent reduction in sweat production was calculated by: ((Resulting difference GMSP score (mg)) / Baseline GMSP score (mg) x 100). The number of subjects who achieved ≥ 50% reduction in sweat production (YES) were reported, along with the proportion=number of subjects who achieved ≥ 50% reduction in sweat production / total number of subjects providing baseline and day 29 results x 100. The number of subjects who achieved \< 50% reduction in sweat production (NO) were reported, along with the proportion=number of subjects who achieved \< 50% reduction in sweat production / total number of subjects providing baseline and day 29 results x 100.

Time frame: Baseline through day 29 (End of Treatment)

Population: Randomized participants completing baseline through day 29 (End of Treatment) activities. Note: For this analysis, number analyzed includes 22 (gel, 15%) and 23 (Placebo) participants, and 22 (gel, 15%) and 23 (Placebo) participants' % reduction in sweat production for analysis.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
BBI-4000 Gel, 15%Comparison of Number Subjects Achieving a Minimum of 50% Reduction in Gravimetrically Measured Sweat Production Day 29-baseline Among Both Treatment ArmsThe number of subjects who achieved < 50% reduction in sweat production (NO)18 participants
BBI-4000 Gel, 15%Comparison of Number Subjects Achieving a Minimum of 50% Reduction in Gravimetrically Measured Sweat Production Day 29-baseline Among Both Treatment ArmsThe number of subjects who achieved ≥ 50% reduction in sweat production (YES)4 participants
Vehicle Gel (Placebo)Comparison of Number Subjects Achieving a Minimum of 50% Reduction in Gravimetrically Measured Sweat Production Day 29-baseline Among Both Treatment ArmsThe number of subjects who achieved < 50% reduction in sweat production (NO)18 participants
Vehicle Gel (Placebo)Comparison of Number Subjects Achieving a Minimum of 50% Reduction in Gravimetrically Measured Sweat Production Day 29-baseline Among Both Treatment ArmsThe number of subjects who achieved ≥ 50% reduction in sweat production (YES)5 participants
Secondary

Proportion of Randomized Subjects Achieving a 1-grade & 2-grade Decrease in Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale (HDSS) From Baseline to Day 29

HDSS assessment included a progressive hyperhidrosis severity scale, in which participants would rate the severity of their palmar hyperhidrosis for the past week with one of the following: 1-My sweating is never noticeable and never interfered with my daily activities; 2-My sweating is tolerable but sometimes interferes with my daily activities; 3-My sweating is barely tolerable and frequently interferes with my daily activities; 4-My sweating is intolerable and always interferes with my daily activities

Time frame: Baseline to Day 29 (End of Treatment) Visit

Population: Randomized participants who provided HDSS scores: baseline and day 29

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
BBI-4000 Gel, 15%Proportion of Randomized Subjects Achieving a 1-grade & 2-grade Decrease in Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale (HDSS) From Baseline to Day 29Proportion of Subjects with at least 1-Point Decrease : No8 Participants
BBI-4000 Gel, 15%Proportion of Randomized Subjects Achieving a 1-grade & 2-grade Decrease in Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale (HDSS) From Baseline to Day 29Proportion of Subjects with at least 1-Point Decrease : Yes14 Participants
BBI-4000 Gel, 15%Proportion of Randomized Subjects Achieving a 1-grade & 2-grade Decrease in Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale (HDSS) From Baseline to Day 29Proportion of Subjects with at least 2-Point Decrease : No20 Participants
BBI-4000 Gel, 15%Proportion of Randomized Subjects Achieving a 1-grade & 2-grade Decrease in Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale (HDSS) From Baseline to Day 29Proportion of Subjects with at least 2-Point Decrease : Yes2 Participants
Vehicle Gel (Placebo)Proportion of Randomized Subjects Achieving a 1-grade & 2-grade Decrease in Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale (HDSS) From Baseline to Day 29Proportion of Subjects with at least 2-Point Decrease : Yes2 Participants
Vehicle Gel (Placebo)Proportion of Randomized Subjects Achieving a 1-grade & 2-grade Decrease in Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale (HDSS) From Baseline to Day 29Proportion of Subjects with at least 1-Point Decrease : No6 Participants
Vehicle Gel (Placebo)Proportion of Randomized Subjects Achieving a 1-grade & 2-grade Decrease in Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale (HDSS) From Baseline to Day 29Proportion of Subjects with at least 2-Point Decrease : No21 Participants
Vehicle Gel (Placebo)Proportion of Randomized Subjects Achieving a 1-grade & 2-grade Decrease in Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale (HDSS) From Baseline to Day 29Proportion of Subjects with at least 1-Point Decrease : Yes17 Participants
Secondary

The Percent Change (%) Day 29 Combined GMSP From Baseline Combined GMSP Gravimetrically Measured Sweat Production (GMSP) in Combined (Right and Left) Palms.

Individual Right and left palm gravimetric sweat production (GMSP) results (mg) were combined per participant at Baseline and Day 29 time points. Mean averages of individual percent change were compared between the two treatment arms. Individual % Change vs. Baseline was determined by: \[(D29 Right palm GMSP + D29 Left palm GMSP)-(Baseline Right palm GMSP + Baseline Left palm GMSP)\]/(Baseline Right palm GMSP + Baseline Left palm GMSP)\]

Time frame: Baseline-Day 29 End of Treatment

Population: Participants applying at least one dose of investigational treatment to each palm and providing both right \& left palm GMSP results at baseline and day 29. Combined GMSP results were determined by adding GMSP Left Palm + GMSP Right Palm results.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
BBI-4000 Gel, 15%The Percent Change (%) Day 29 Combined GMSP From Baseline Combined GMSP Gravimetrically Measured Sweat Production (GMSP) in Combined (Right and Left) Palms.-10.56 percentage of changeStandard Deviation 52.61
Vehicle Gel (Placebo)The Percent Change (%) Day 29 Combined GMSP From Baseline Combined GMSP Gravimetrically Measured Sweat Production (GMSP) in Combined (Right and Left) Palms.-15.76 percentage of changeStandard Deviation 45.05

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026