Atopic Dermatitis, Psoriasis
Conditions
Brief summary
Psoriasis and atopic dermatitis are chronic inflammatory disease that account for a significant amount of patients in most dermatological practices. Topical corticosteroid agents are often prescribed for treatment of both these conditions, especially when they are localized rather than wide spread. The development of resistance to treatment is termed tachyphylaxis. Poor adherence, rather than down regulation of receptors, may be the primary cause of tachyphylaxis to topical corticosteroids. The primary objective of the study is to determine, under conditions designed to assure good adherence, whether topical 0.25% desoximetasone spray improves clinical outcomes in patients who have resistant inflammatory skin disease defined by failure of previous topical steroid treatment.
Detailed description
Psoriasis and atopic dermatitis are chronic inflammatory disease that account for a significant amount of patients in most dermatological practices. Topical corticosteroid agents are often prescribed for treatment of both these conditions, especially when they are localized rather than wide spread. Prolonged treatment with corticosteroids occasionally results in resistance to treatment. The development of resistance to treatment is termed tachyphylaxis. Tachyphylaxis has been thought to be a result of down regulation of target receptors, resulting is a decreased metabolic effect of the compound. Poor adherence, rather than down regulation of receptors, may be the primary cause of tachyphylaxis to topical corticosteroids. Patients' use of topical medications decrease over time. Topical spray vehicles have become increasingly more popular because of their rapid application and ease of use. Desoximetasone 0.25% spray is a well-tolerated, FDA approved, potent topical corticosteroid that rapidly and successfully treats inflammatory skin diseases. Lots of treatment options exist for psoriasis; however, some patients do not get better using these medications. These patients are said to have resistant disease. In this study, we define resistant disease by failure of previous topical steroid treatment. Poor adherence is a barrier to positive clinical outcomes. Failure to respond to medication may be a result of poor adherence rather than resistance to the topical therapy. The purpose of this study is to delineate between the two. The primary objective of the study is to determine, under conditions designed to assure good adherence, whether topical 0.25% desoximetasone spray improves clinical outcomes in patients who have resistant inflammatory skin disease defined by failure of previous topical steroid treatment. We propose to enroll 12 subjects with psoriasis and 12 subjects with atopic dermatitis who have failed previous topical treatment. Subjects will be required to have body surface area involvement that can be reasonably treated with topical treatment. At the baseline visit, patients will be given Topicort spray and will be shown how to use it. Patients will apply the medication at the initial visit under supervision. Subjects with atopic dermatitis will be treated for 1 week; subjects with psoriasis will be treated for 2 weeks. Visits will take place at baseline, 3 days, 1 week, and in the case of psoriasis, 2 weeks. All subjects enrolled in the study will receive nominal compensation per visit. To assure good adherence to treatment, patients will be called twice each day, morning and evening, at predetermined times to go over their use of the medication. Disease severity will be measured by EASI (atopic dermatitis)/PASI (psoriasis), Investigator Global Assessment (IGA), and Pruritus Visual Analog Scale (Pruritus VAS). Based on our previous experience, we expect rapid improvement in disease severity measures with good adherence to short term use of highly effective topical treatment. Mean and median changes in the efficacy measures will be reported. In the primary analyses, Wilcoxon signed rank tests will be used to analyze improvements in assessments at end of study compared to baseline.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALPhone calls
Phone calls twice daily
Desoximetasone 0.25% spray applied twice daily
Sponsors
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Male or female ≥18 years of age at baseline visit. Documentation of plaque-type psoriasis or atopic dermatitis diagnosis as evidenced by one or more clinical features Written informed consent (and assent when applicable) obtained from subject or subject's legal representative and ability for subject to comply with the requirements of the study
Exclusion criteria
Pregnant, breastfeeding, or unwilling to practice birth control during participation in the study. Presence of a condition or abnormality that in the opinion of the Investigator would compromise the safety of the patient or the quality of the data. No access to a phone throughout the day Subject is diagnosed with a disease that is known to effect adherence and would otherwise bias our results (Such as Alzheimer's or dementia) Patient had a history of allergy or sensitivity to corticosteroids or history of any drug hypersensitivity or intolerance that, in the opinion of the Investigator, would compromise the safety of the patient or the results of the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Investigator Global Assessment- Atopic Dermatitis | 1 week | Investigator's Global Assessment of atopic dermatitis integrates all lesions for overall score. This measure is commonly used to quantify disease severity and most resembles assessments performed in the clinic setting. Score ranges from '0' = Clear to '5' = Very Severe Disease |
| Investigator Global Assessment- Psoriasis | 2 weeks | Investigator's Global Assessment of atopic dermatitis integrates all lesions for overall score. This measure is commonly used to quantify disease severity and most resembles assessments performed in the clinic setting. Score ranges from '0' = Clear to '5' = Very Severe Disease |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Eczema Area and Severity Index- Atopic Dermatitis | 1 week | Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI): Disease severity will be assessed by a physician with the Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI). This measure is commonly used and well validated instrument of eczema severity. It is weighted for area in each of the four body regions (which differs for adults and children under 7) and scores erythema, excoriation, induration/papulation, and lichenification. The total scores range from 0-72. Higher scores represent more severe eczema. |
| Pruritus Visual Analog Scale- Atopic Dermatitis | 1 week | The Pruritus VAS is a scale consisting of a 10cm long line and a single question. The left end point represents no itch (score of 0) and the right end point the worst imaginable itch (score of 10). |
| Total Lesion Severity Score- Atopic Dermatitis | 1 week | The total lesion severity score measures scaling, erythema, and plaque elevation. The score range is 0-15, with higher scores denoting worse outcomes. |
| Psoriasis Area and Severity Index | 2 weeks | The Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI) is an index used to express the severity of psoriasis. It combines the severity (erythema, induration and desquamation) and percentage of affected areas (head, arms, trunk, and legs). The severity of three clinical signs (erythema, induration and desquamation) are on a scale from 0 to 4 (from absent to very severe). An area and severity score for each region is calculated by multiplying the area score by the severity score. The score range is 0-72, with higher scores denoting worse outcomes. |
| Pruritus Visual Analog Scale- Psoriasis | 2 weeks | The Pruritus VAS is a scale consisting of a 10cm long line and a single question. The left end point represents no itch (score of 0) and the right end point the worst imaginable itch (score of 10). |
| Total Lesion Severity Score-Psoriasis | 2 weeks | The total lesion severity score measures scaling, erythema, and plaque elevation. The score range is 0-15, with higher scores denoting worse outcomes. |
Countries
United States
Participant flow
Participants by arm
| Arm | Count |
|---|---|
| Control- Atopic Dermatitis Participants with atopic dermatitis will receive desoximetasone and no calls.
Desoximetasone 0.25% spray: Desoximetasone 0.25% spray applied twice daily | 6 |
| Atopic Dermatitis Intervention Participants with atopic dermatitis will receive desoximetasone and will be called twice each day, morning and evening, at predetermined times to go over their use of the medication.
Phone calls: Phone calls twice daily
Desoximetasone 0.25% spray: Desoximetasone 0.25% spray applied twice daily | 6 |
| Control- Psoriasis Participants with psoriasis will receive desoximetasone and no calls.
Desoximetasone 0.25% spray: Desoximetasone 0.25% spray applied twice daily | 6 |
| Psoriasis Intervention Participants with psoriasis will receive desoximetasone and will be called twice each day, morning and evening, at predetermined times to go over their use of the medication.
Phone calls: Phone calls twice daily
Desoximetasone 0.25% spray: Desoximetasone 0.25% spray applied twice daily | 6 |
| Total | 24 |
Baseline characteristics
| Characteristic | Control- Atopic Dermatitis | Total | Psoriasis Intervention | Control- Psoriasis | Atopic Dermatitis Intervention |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, Continuous | 52.8 years | 55.23 years | 61.8 years | 58.3 years | 48 years |
| Race (NIH/OMB) American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) Asian | 0 Participants | 1 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 1 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) Black or African American | 3 Participants | 7 Participants | 0 Participants | 1 Participants | 3 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) More than one race | 1 Participants | 1 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) Unknown or Not Reported | 0 Participants | 1 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 1 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) White | 2 Participants | 14 Participants | 6 Participants | 5 Participants | 1 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Female | 3 Participants | 13 Participants | 3 Participants | 4 Participants | 3 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Male | 3 Participants | 11 Participants | 3 Participants | 2 Participants | 3 Participants |
Adverse events
| Event type | EG000 affected / at risk | EG001 affected / at risk | EG002 affected / at risk | EG003 affected / at risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| deaths Total, all-cause mortality | 0 / 6 | 0 / 6 | 0 / 6 | 0 / 6 |
| other Total, other adverse events | 0 / 6 | 0 / 6 | 0 / 6 | 0 / 6 |
| serious Total, serious adverse events | 0 / 6 | 0 / 6 | 0 / 6 | 0 / 6 |
Outcome results
Primary
Investigator Global Assessment- Atopic Dermatitis
Investigator's Global Assessment of atopic dermatitis integrates all lesions for overall score. This measure is commonly used to quantify disease severity and most resembles assessments performed in the clinic setting. Score ranges from '0' = Clear to '5' = Very Severe Disease
Time frame: 1 week
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control- Atopic Dermatitis | Investigator Global Assessment- Atopic Dermatitis | 1.7 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.8 |
| Atopic Dermatitis Intervention | Investigator Global Assessment- Atopic Dermatitis | 1.5 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.4 |
Primary
Investigator Global Assessment- Psoriasis
Investigator's Global Assessment of atopic dermatitis integrates all lesions for overall score. This measure is commonly used to quantify disease severity and most resembles assessments performed in the clinic setting. Score ranges from '0' = Clear to '5' = Very Severe Disease
Time frame: 2 weeks
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control- Atopic Dermatitis | Investigator Global Assessment- Psoriasis | 2.5 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.8 |
| Atopic Dermatitis Intervention | Investigator Global Assessment- Psoriasis | 2.3 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.5 |
Secondary
Eczema Area and Severity Index- Atopic Dermatitis
Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI): Disease severity will be assessed by a physician with the Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI). This measure is commonly used and well validated instrument of eczema severity. It is weighted for area in each of the four body regions (which differs for adults and children under 7) and scores erythema, excoriation, induration/papulation, and lichenification. The total scores range from 0-72. Higher scores represent more severe eczema.
Time frame: 1 week
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control- Atopic Dermatitis | Eczema Area and Severity Index- Atopic Dermatitis | 3.1 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 5.1 |
| Atopic Dermatitis Intervention | Eczema Area and Severity Index- Atopic Dermatitis | 1.2 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.1 |
Secondary
Pruritus Visual Analog Scale- Atopic Dermatitis
The Pruritus VAS is a scale consisting of a 10cm long line and a single question. The left end point represents no itch (score of 0) and the right end point the worst imaginable itch (score of 10).
Time frame: 1 week
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control- Atopic Dermatitis | Pruritus Visual Analog Scale- Atopic Dermatitis | 1.1 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 2 |
| Atopic Dermatitis Intervention | Pruritus Visual Analog Scale- Atopic Dermatitis | 1.2 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.2 |
Secondary
Pruritus Visual Analog Scale- Psoriasis
The Pruritus VAS is a scale consisting of a 10cm long line and a single question. The left end point represents no itch (score of 0) and the right end point the worst imaginable itch (score of 10).
Time frame: 2 weeks
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control- Atopic Dermatitis | Pruritus Visual Analog Scale- Psoriasis | 1.4 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.9 |
| Atopic Dermatitis Intervention | Pruritus Visual Analog Scale- Psoriasis | 1.3 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.3 |
Secondary
Psoriasis Area and Severity Index
The Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI) is an index used to express the severity of psoriasis. It combines the severity (erythema, induration and desquamation) and percentage of affected areas (head, arms, trunk, and legs). The severity of three clinical signs (erythema, induration and desquamation) are on a scale from 0 to 4 (from absent to very severe). An area and severity score for each region is calculated by multiplying the area score by the severity score. The score range is 0-72, with higher scores denoting worse outcomes.
Time frame: 2 weeks
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control- Atopic Dermatitis | Psoriasis Area and Severity Index | 7.1 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 5.1 |
| Atopic Dermatitis Intervention | Psoriasis Area and Severity Index | 5.1 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 3.2 |
Secondary
Total Lesion Severity Score- Atopic Dermatitis
The total lesion severity score measures scaling, erythema, and plaque elevation. The score range is 0-15, with higher scores denoting worse outcomes.
Time frame: 1 week
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control- Atopic Dermatitis | Total Lesion Severity Score- Atopic Dermatitis | 3.8 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 2.5 |
| Atopic Dermatitis Intervention | Total Lesion Severity Score- Atopic Dermatitis | 4.7 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 5.6 |
Secondary
Total Lesion Severity Score-Psoriasis
The total lesion severity score measures scaling, erythema, and plaque elevation. The score range is 0-15, with higher scores denoting worse outcomes.
Time frame: 2 weeks
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control- Atopic Dermatitis | Total Lesion Severity Score-Psoriasis | 6.5 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 3.1 |
| Atopic Dermatitis Intervention | Total Lesion Severity Score-Psoriasis | 5.8 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.3 |