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A First-in-Human PoC Study With BEN2293 in Patients With Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis

A First-in-Human, Double-Blind, Randomised, Vehicle Controlled Phase I/II Proof of Concept Study to Investigate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy of BEN2293 in Patients With Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 1Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04737304
Enrollment
123
Registered
2021-02-03
Start date
2020-10-14
Completion date
2023-01-26
Last updated
2023-06-18

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Conditions

Atopic Dermatitis

Brief summary

A randomised, adaptive design, double-blind, placebo-controlled, first-in-human, two-part study to investigate the safety, tolerability, PK and preliminary efficacy of multiple topical doses of BEN2293 in patients with mild to moderate AD.

Detailed description

This Protocol will be adaptive and designed to enable knowledge gained from the previous cohort to be applied to subsequent cohorts. Changes made will be within the boundaries of the adaptive elements with clear control mechanisms and guidance for staying within these boundaries. Part A is a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, sequential group study to investigate ascending multiple topical doses of BEN2293 in patients with mild to moderate AD. Patients will participate in only one cohort. Part B is a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group study to investigate up to two dose regimens of topical doses of BEN2293 administered for a maximum of 28 days in patients with mild to moderate AD.

Interventions

DRUGBEN2293 (0.25% or 1.0% w/w) or matching placebo

BEN2293 and placebo will be administered as a topical ointment. Both ointments contain the same excipients; placebo ointment has been manufactured in the same way except for the addition of 0.25% and 1.0% (w/w) BEN2293.

Sponsors

BenevolentAI Bio
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 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Males and females with mild to moderate AD (based on vIGA) free from other clinically significant illness or disease that may adversely affect the safety of the patient or the integrity of the study as determined by medical history, physical examination, safety laboratory and other assessments. * History of AD for at least 6 months diagnosed by a dermatologist or GP. * Previous or current successful treatment with topical corticosteroids. * A vIGA score of 2 (mild) to 3 (moderate) at both Screening and Day -1 (Part A) and at Screening, Day-3 and Day 1 (Part B).

Exclusion criteria

* Atopic dermatitis of such severity that the patient could not comply with the demands of the study and/or the patient is not a suitable candidate for a placebo controlled study, as per Investigator's discretion. * Any skin tattoo, scar, cuts, bruises, or other skin damage, including excessive UV exposure, at the possible IMP application sites. * Patients who have AD lesions affecting \>3% untreatable areas (face, scalp, genitals, palms of hands or soles of feet). * Have concomitant skin disease or infection (e.g., acne, impetigo) or presence of skin comorbidities in the study area to be dosed that may interfere with study assessments. * Patients who are excessively hirsute in areas of skin to be dosed with study ointment. * Patients who are unwilling to stop hair removal by any means (including shaving, waxing or depilatory creams) to skin areas to be dosed with study ointment for 2 weeks prior to Day -1 and throughout the duration of the study. * Clinically relevant history of abnormal physical or mental health interfering with the study as determined by medical history and physical examinations as judged by the Investigator (including \[but not limited to\], neurological, psychiatric, endocrine, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, hepatic, or renal disorder). * The patient has participated in a clinical study and has received a medication or a new chemical entity within 3 months prior to Day 1.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Safety and tolerability assessed by means of incidence of adverse events, incidence of adverse events at the local application site, mean vital signs, mean 12-lead ECG parameters and mean safety laboratory results.Up to 28 daysParameters measured by prompted reporting of adverse events and scheduled safety assessments.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change from baseline in Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI)Up to 28 daysThe investigation of the effect of BEN2293 on pruritus and Atopic Dermatitis in patients with mild to moderate AD. Index graded from 0 - not at all to 3 - very much. The higher the score, the more quality of life is impaired.
PK-CmaxUp to 28 daysThe investigation of the plasma PK of BEN2293 and metabolite BEN6403 following multiple topical doses to mild to moderate AD patients.
PK-TmaxUp to 28 daysThe investigation of the plasma PK of BEN2293 and metabolite BEN6403 following multiple topical doses to mild to moderate AD patients.
PK-T1/2Up to 28 daysThe investigation of the plasma PK of BEN2293 and metabolite BEN6403 following multiple topical doses to mild to moderate AD patients.
PK-AUCUp to 28 daysThe investigation of the plasma PK of BEN2293 and metabolite BEN6403 following multiple topical doses to mild to moderate AD patients.
PK- over a dosing interval (AUCт)Up to 28 daysThe investigation of the plasma PK of BEN2293 and metabolite BEN6403 following multiple topical doses to mild to moderate AD patients.
PK - Accumulation ratioUp to 28 daysThe investigation of the effect of BEN2293 on pruritus and Atopic Dermatitis in patients
Time to itch reductionUp to 28 daysThe investigation of the effect of BEN2293 on pruritus and Atopic Dermatitis in patients with mild to moderate AD.
Fraction of patients achieving itch reductionUp to 28 daysThe investigation of the effect of BEN2293 on pruritus and Atopic Dermatitis in patients with mild to moderate AD.
Change from baseline in EQ5D scoreUp to 28 daysThe investigation of the effect of BEN2293 on pruritus and Atopic Dermatitis in patients with mild to moderate AD.
Change from baseline in the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) for pruritus - Current ItchUp to 28 daysThe investigation of the effect of BEN2293 on pruritus and Atopic Dermatitis in patients with mild to moderate AD. Scale graded by 0 - no itch through to 10 - worst imaginable itch.
Change from baseline in Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) scoreUp to 28 daysThe investigation of the effect of BEN2293 on pruritus and Atopic Dermatitis in patients with mild to moderate AD. Index is graded 0 - none, absent, 1 - mild, 2 - moderate and 3 - severe.
Number of patients achieving improvement in Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) scoreUp to 28 daysThe investigation of the effect of BEN2293 on pruritus and Atopic Dermatitis in patients with mild to moderate AD. Index is graded 0 - none, absent, 1 - mild, 2 - moderate and 3 - severe.
Change from baseline in BSA affected by AD in treated area(s)Up to 28 daysThe investigation of the effect of BEN2293 on pruritus and Atopic Dermatitis in patients with mild to moderate AD.
Change from baseline in vIGA scoreUp to 28 daysThe investigation of the effect of BEN2293 on pruritus and Atopic Dermatitis in patients with mild to moderate AD.
Change from baseline in Patient Oriented Eczema Measure (POEM)Up to 28 daysThe investigation of the effect of BEN2293 on pruritus and Atopic Dermatitis in patients with mild to moderate AD. 7 questions based on skin condition graded between 0 - no days to 4 - everyday, with a total score of 28 being the worse.
Change from baseline in Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS)Up to 28 daysThe investigation of the effect of BEN2293 on pruritus and Atopic Dermatitis in patients with mild to moderate AD. System has questions based on Itch - Scratching Behaviour, Itch - Mood and Sleep and Itch - Interference. questions are graded from 1 - never to 5 - almost always (worse score).
Change from baseline in Insomnia Severity Index (ISI)Up to 28 daysThe investigation of the effect of BEN2293 on pruritus and Atopic Dermatitis in patients with mild to moderate AD. 7 questions based on quality of sleep, graded 0 - none to 4 - very severe. Total score of 28 being the worse.
Change from baseline in the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) for pruritus - Worst Itch over 24 hoursUp to 28 daysThe investigation of the effect of BEN2293 on pruritus and Atopic Dermatitis in patients with mild to moderate AD. Scale graded by 0 - no itch through to 10 - worst imaginable itch.

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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