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A Maximal Use Trial Evaluating the Pharmacokinetic Profile of MC2-01 Cream in Adolescent Subjects

A Multicentre, Open-label, Single-group Maximal Use Trial, Evaluating the Safety and Pharmacokinetic Profile of the Active Ingredients and Their Metabolites After Application of MC2-01 Cream in Adolescents With Extensive Psoriasis Vulgaris

Status
Terminated
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03819218
Enrollment
7
Registered
2019-01-28
Start date
2018-12-27
Completion date
2020-12-11
Last updated
2021-03-19

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Conditions

Psoriasis Vulgaris

Brief summary

This is a phase 2, open-label, single-group, multicentre trial in which the investigational product, MC2-01 cream, is investigated in adolescent subjects (age 12 to 16 years, 11 months) with clinically diagnosed extensive psoriasis vulgaris.

Detailed description

The MC2-01 cream is designed for optimal patient satisfaction - it quickly absorbs into the skin leaving it nicely moisturized allowing patients to move on with daily routines. In this trial, subjects who fulfil all inclusion and exclusion criteria are enrolled in the trial and will apply one dose of trial medication topically once daily for 8 weeks. The purpose of the trial, is to determine the and pharmacokinetic parameters of MC2-01 cream in adolescent subjects under maximum use conditions.

Interventions

MC2-01 cream (Calcipotriene/betamethasone dipropionate, w/w 0.005%/ 0.064%)

Sponsors

MC2 Therapeutics
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
12 Years to 16 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* The parent(s), or legal guardian(s) (according to national law) have provided written informed consent following their receipt of verbal and written information about the trial * The subject (according to national law) has provided written assent to the trial following their receipt of verbal and written information about the trial * Generally healthy males or non-pregnant females, of any race or ethnicity, who are between 12 to 16 years, 11-month-old at Screening Visit 1 (SV1) * At Visit 1/Day 0, have a clinical diagnosis of plaque psoriasis (psoriasis vulgaris) of at least 6 months duration involving body (trunk and/or limbs), with or without scalp * Have a treatment area between 10% and 30% of the Body Surface Area (BSA) on the body (trunk and/or limbs) and scalp, excluding psoriatic lesions on the face, genitals, and intertriginous areas, at Visit 1/Day 0 * Have a Physician's Global Assessment (PGA) of at least moderate severity on the treatment area * A normal HPA axis function including a serum cortisol concentration above 4,5 mcg/dl before ACTH-challenge and equal or above 18 mcg/dl 30 minutes after ACTH challenge, at Screening Visit 2 (SV2) * A serum albumin-corrected calcium below the upper reference limit at SV2

Exclusion criteria

* Have a current diagnosis of unstable forms of psoriasis, including erythrodermic or pustular psoriasis * Other inflammatory skin disease in the treatment area that may confound the evaluation of the psoriasis vulgaris * Presence of infections in the treatment area or skin manifestations or atrophic skin, atrophic striae, skin vein fragility, ichthyosis, acne vulgaris, acne rosacea, rosacea, ulcers and wounds in the treatment area * Presence of pigmentation, extensive scarring, pigmented lesions or sunburn in the treatment areas, which could interfere with the rating of efficacy parameters * Planned excessive or prolonged exposure to either natural or artificial sunlight * Use of phototherapy (psoralen + ultraviolet A radiation and ultraviolet B radiation within 4 weeks prior to SV2 and during the trial * Current or past history of disorders of calcium metabolism associated with hypercalcemia, vitamin D toxicity, severe renal insufficiency, or severe hepatic disorders * Oral calcium supplements, vitamin D supplements, bisphosphonates or calcitonin within 4 weeks prior to SV2 * Planned initiation of, or changes to concomitant medication that could affect calcium metabolism during the trial; * Planned initiation of, or changes to, concomitant estrogen therapy during the trial * Strong systemic cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP 3A4) inhibitors or inducers within 4 weeks prior to SV2 and during the trial * Use of topical treatments, except for emollients and non-medicated shampoos, with a possible effect on psoriasis within 2 weeks prior to SV2 and during the trial * Systemic treatment with biological therapies, with a possible effect on psoriasis vulgaris within the following time period prior to SV2 and during the trial * Initiation of, or expected changes to, concomitant medication that may affect psoriasis during the trial * Any of the following conditions, whether known or suspected; Clinically diagnosed depression where the subject is in current treatment with medication approved for treatment of depression; Endocrine disorders known to affect cortisol levels or HPA axis integrity; Non-nocturnal sleep patterns * Use of systemic medication that suppresses the immune system and other systemic chemotherapeutic antineoplastic therapy within 4 weeks prior to the SV2 and during the trial * Use of live vaccines 4 weeks before SV2 and during the trial * Have clinical signs of skin infection with bacteria, viruses, or fungi * Known human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, active hepatitis B or hepatitis C * Known or suspected of hypersensitivity to any component of the test product * Known allergic asthma, serious allergies or allergies where recurrent acute or chronic treatment is necessary * Have any chronic or acute medical condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, may pose a risk to the safety of the subject, or may interfere with the assessment of safety or efficacy in this trial * Require the use of any concomitant medication that, in the investigator's opinion, has the potential to cause an adverse effect when given with the Investigational Product (IP) or will interfere with the interpretation of the trial results * Subject with known abnormal reduction in muscle mass, as judged by the investigator

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change in U-Calcium Metabolism at Week 8Week 8Change from Baseline to Week 8 in Urinary Calcium/Creatinine ratio (mol/mol)
Change in S-Calcium Metabolism at Week 8Week 8Change from Baseline to Week 8 in albumin-corrected S-calcium
Change in U-Calcium Metabolism at Week 4Week 4Change from Baseline to Week 4 in Urinary Calcium/Creatinine ratio (mol/mol)
Number of Participants With HPA (Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) Axis Suppression at Week 4Week 4Adrenal function will be assessed in a challenge test with an intravenous dose of cosyntropin. Measurement of serum cortisol levels pre- and post- stimulation is an accepted standard method used to evaluate adrenal suppression. The test consists of an initial blood sampling. Following the blood sample, an intravenous bolus injection of 0.25 mg cosyntropin is given. The serum cortisol concentration 30 min. after will reflect stimulation of the adrenal glands induced by cosyntropin. HPA axis suppression is define as serum cortisol below 18 µg/dL
Number of Participants With HPA (Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) Axis Suppression at Week 8Week 8Adrenal function will be assessed in a challenge test with an intravenous dose of cosyntropin. Measurement of serum cortisol levels pre- and post- stimulation is an accepted standard method used to evaluate adrenal suppression. The test consists of an initial blood sampling. Following the blood sample, an intravenous bolus injection of 0.25 mg cosyntropin is given. The serum cortisol concentration 30 min. after will reflect stimulation of the adrenal glands induced by cosyntropin. HPA axis suppression is define as serum cortisol below 18 µg/dL
Change in S-Calcium Metabolism at Week 4Week 4Change from Baseline to Week 4 in albumin-corrected S-calcium

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Time to Maximum Plasma Drug Concentration [Tmax] of Betamethasone 17-propionate at Week 4Week 4Time to maximum plasma drug concentration \[Tmax\] of the metabolite of BDP, betamethasone 17-propionate measured at Week 4.
The Maximum Plasma Concentration [Cmax] of Betamethasone 17-propionate at Week 4Week 4The Maximum Plasma Concentration \[Cmax\] of the metabolite of BDP, betamethasone 17-propionate measured at Week 4.

Countries

Czechia, Germany

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
MC2-01 Cream
MC2-01 (calcipotriene/betamethasone dipropionate, w/w 0.005%/0.064%) cream. One application daily for 8 weeks MC2-01 cream: MC2-01 cream (Calcipotriene/betamethasone dipropionate, w/w 0.005%/ 0.064%)
7
Total7

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000
Overall StudyProtocol Violation1

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicMC2-01 Cream
Age, Continuous14.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.4
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
0 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
7 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
7 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Czechia
5 participants
Region of Enrollment
Germany
2 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
3 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
4 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 7
other
Total, other adverse events
3 / 7
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 7

Outcome results

Primary

Change in S-Calcium Metabolism at Week 4

Change from Baseline to Week 4 in albumin-corrected S-calcium

Time frame: Week 4

Population: 7 subjects were included in the safety population at baseline and Week 4. At Week 8 1 subjects was withdrawn.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
MC2-01 CreamChange in S-Calcium Metabolism at Week 4-0.037 mmol/LStandard Deviation 0.084
Primary

Change in S-Calcium Metabolism at Week 8

Change from Baseline to Week 8 in albumin-corrected S-calcium

Time frame: Week 8

Population: 7 subjects were included in the safety population at baseline and Week 4. At Week 8 1 subjects was withdrawn.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
MC2-01 CreamChange in S-Calcium Metabolism at Week 8-0.027 mmol/LStandard Deviation 0.06
Primary

Change in U-Calcium Metabolism at Week 4

Change from Baseline to Week 4 in Urinary Calcium/Creatinine ratio (mol/mol)

Time frame: Week 4

Population: 7 subjects were included in the safety population at baseline and Week 4. At Week 8 1 subjects was withdrawn.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
MC2-01 CreamChange in U-Calcium Metabolism at Week 40.115 mol/molStandard Deviation 0.426
Primary

Change in U-Calcium Metabolism at Week 8

Change from Baseline to Week 8 in Urinary Calcium/Creatinine ratio (mol/mol)

Time frame: Week 8

Population: 7 subjects were included in the safety population at baseline and Week 4. At Week 8 1 subjects was withdrawn.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
MC2-01 CreamChange in U-Calcium Metabolism at Week 80.058 mol/mol
Primary

Number of Participants With HPA (Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) Axis Suppression at Week 4

Adrenal function will be assessed in a challenge test with an intravenous dose of cosyntropin. Measurement of serum cortisol levels pre- and post- stimulation is an accepted standard method used to evaluate adrenal suppression. The test consists of an initial blood sampling. Following the blood sample, an intravenous bolus injection of 0.25 mg cosyntropin is given. The serum cortisol concentration 30 min. after will reflect stimulation of the adrenal glands induced by cosyntropin. HPA axis suppression is define as serum cortisol below 18 µg/dL

Time frame: Week 4

Population: The HPA population was defined as all subjects in the safety population that showed a normal HPA function at the screening visit.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
MC2-01 CreamNumber of Participants With HPA (Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) Axis Suppression at Week 40 Participants
Primary

Number of Participants With HPA (Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) Axis Suppression at Week 8

Adrenal function will be assessed in a challenge test with an intravenous dose of cosyntropin. Measurement of serum cortisol levels pre- and post- stimulation is an accepted standard method used to evaluate adrenal suppression. The test consists of an initial blood sampling. Following the blood sample, an intravenous bolus injection of 0.25 mg cosyntropin is given. The serum cortisol concentration 30 min. after will reflect stimulation of the adrenal glands induced by cosyntropin. HPA axis suppression is define as serum cortisol below 18 µg/dL

Time frame: Week 8

Population: The HPA population was defined as all subjects in the safety population that showed a normal HPA function at the screening visit.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
MC2-01 CreamNumber of Participants With HPA (Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) Axis Suppression at Week 80 Participants
Secondary

The Maximum Plasma Concentration [Cmax] of Betamethasone 17-propionate at Week 4

The Maximum Plasma Concentration \[Cmax\] of the metabolite of BDP, betamethasone 17-propionate measured at Week 4.

Time frame: Week 4

Population: The Maximum Plasma Concentration \[Cmax\] of the metabolite of BDP, betamethasone 17-propionate, was quantifiable in 3 out of 6 (50 %) participants only, thus the data only reflects result from 3 participants. The 3 remaining participants had values below Lower Limit of Quantification (LLOQ).

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
MC2-01 CreamThe Maximum Plasma Concentration [Cmax] of Betamethasone 17-propionate at Week 437.53 pg/mLStandard Deviation 22.82
Secondary

Time to Maximum Plasma Drug Concentration [Tmax] of Betamethasone 17-propionate at Week 4

Time to maximum plasma drug concentration \[Tmax\] of the metabolite of BDP, betamethasone 17-propionate measured at Week 4.

Time frame: Week 4

Population: The Maximum Plasma Concentration \[Cmax\] of the metabolite of BDP, betamethasone 17-propionate, was quantifiable in 3 out of 6 (50 %) participants only, thus the data only reflects result from 3 participants. The 3 remaining participants had values below Lower Limit of Quantification (LLOQ).

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
MC2-01 CreamTime to Maximum Plasma Drug Concentration [Tmax] of Betamethasone 17-propionate at Week 42.333 HoursStandard Deviation 1.155

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