There are cells in the skin and blood of humans with chronic moderate to severe plaque psoriasis with specific activities that may determine the effectiveness of treatment. These activities may be described by obtaining samples of skin and blood and analyzing them using a variety of tests.
The final subject in Cohort 1 completed the study on 19-Nov-2013 (LSLV date). Because the study analyses were novel and exploratory, they required extensive analyses by study team and external experts. As a result of this analysis it was determined on 21-July-2014 that the data from Cohort 1 were sufficiently definitive and that enrollment of Cohort 2 would not be justified. Since this decision resulted in the LSLV for Cohort 1 becoming the LSLV for the study, the full data analysis and reporting is not projected to be complete within 12 Months of LSLV. The final analysis and final reporting is planned to be completed on 18-Feb-2015. Results for this data are anticipated to be released in April 2015.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
12
2 x 5 mg oral capsules taken twice daily (every 12 hours) for 12 consecutive weeks
2 matching oral capsules taken twice daily (every 12 hours) for 12 consecutive weeks
2 x 5 mg oral capsules taken twice daily (every 12 hours) for 12 weeks
Dermatology Research Associates
Los Angeles, California, United States
Olympian Clinical Research
Tampa, Florida, United States
Menter Dermatology Research Institute
Dallas, Texas, United States
Center for Clinical Studies
Houston, Texas, United States
Percentage of Participants Achieving a 75% Reduction in the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI75) at Week 12
Combined assessment of lesion severity and area affected into single score; range equals (=) 0 (no disease) to 72 (maximal disease). Body divided into 4 sections=head, upper/lower limbs, trunk; each area scored by itself and scores combined for final PASI. For each section percent area of skin involved was estimated: 0 (0%) to 6 (90-100%) and severity estimated by clinical signs of erythema, induration, scaling; ranged 0-4: 0=none, 1=slight, 2=moderate, 3=marked, 4=very marked. Final PASI=sum of severity parameters for each section\*area score\*weighing factor (head=0.1, upper limbs=0.2, trunk=0.3, lower limbs=0.4) summed over all sections.
Time frame: Week 12
Percentage of Participants Achieving a Physician's Global Assessment (PGA) Response of "Clear" or "Almost Clear" at Week 12
PGA psoriasis is scored on a 5-point scale, reflecting a global consideration of the erythema, induration and scaling across all psoriatic lesions. PGA of Psoriasis scale ranges from 0 (no psoriasis) to 4 (severe disease). ‘Clear’ and “Almost clear’ includes all participants who were scored as a 0 or 1.
Time frame: Week 12
Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) Score by Visit
Combined assessment of lesion severity and area affected into single score. Body was divided into 4 sections: head, arms, trunk, legs. For each section, percent area of skin involved was estimated: 0=0% to 6=90â€"100%. Severity was estimated by clinical signs: erythema, induration, desquamation; scale: 0= none to 4= maximum. Final PASI = sum of severity parameters for each section\*area score\*weight of section (head: 0.1, arms: 0.2, body: 0.3, legs: 0.4) summed over all sections; total possible score range: 0= no disease to 72= maximal disease.
Time frame: Baseline and Weeks 1, 2, 4, and 12
Change From Baseline in PASI by Visit
Combined assessment of lesion severity and area affected into single score. Body was divided into 4 sections: head, arms, trunk, legs. For each section, percent area of skin involved was estimated: 0=0% to 6=90â€"100%. Severity was estimated by clinical signs: erythema, induration, desquamation; scale: 0= none to 4= maximum. Final PASI = sum of severity parameters for each section\*area score\*weight of section (head: 0.1, arms: 0.2, body: 0.3, legs: 0.4) summed over all sections; total possible score range: 0= no disease to 72= maximal disease.
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2 matching oral capsules taken twice daily (every 12 hours) for 12 consecutive weeks
Center for Clinical Studies
Houston, Texas, United States
Time frame: Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 12
Percent Change From Baseline in PASI by Visit
Combined assessment of lesion severity and area affected into single score. Body was divided into 4 sections: head, arms, trunk, legs. For each section, percent area of skin involved was estimated: 0= 0% to 6= 90â€"100%. Severity was estimated by clinical signs: erythema, induration, desquamation; scale: 0= none to 4= maximum. Final PASI = sum of severity parameters for each section\*area score\*weight of section (head: 0.1, arms: 0.2, body: 0.3, legs: 0.4) summed over all sections; total possible score range: 0= no disease to 72= maximal disease.
Time frame: Weeks 1, 2, 4, and 12
Percentage of Participants Achieving a PASI75 Response at Weeks 1, 2, and 4
Combined assessment of lesion severity and area affected into single score; range=0 (no disease) to 72 (maximal disease). Body divided into 4 sections=head, upper/lower limbs, trunk; each area scored by itself and scores combined for final PASI. For each section percent area of skin involved was estimated: 0 (0%) to 6 (90-100%) and severity estimated by clinical signs of erythema, induration, scaling; ranged 0-4: 0=none, 1=slight, 2=moderate, 3=marked, 4=very marked. Final PASI=sum of severity parameters for each section\*area score\*weighing factor (head=0.1, upper limbs=0.2, trunk=0.3, lower limbs=0.4) summed over all sections.
Time frame: Weeks 1, 2, and 4
Change From Baseline in PGA Score by Visit
PGA psoriasis is scored on a 5-point scale, reflecting a global consideration of the erythema, induration, and scaling across all psoriatic lesions. PGA of Psoriasis scale ranges from 0 (no psoriasis) to 4 (severe disease). The severity scores of 3 components (erythema, induration, and scaling) are averaged and rounded to the nearest whole number to determine the PGA score.
Time frame: Weeks 1, 2, 4, and 12
Percentage of Participants in Each PGA Category at Various Timepoints by Baseline Category
Time frame: Baseline and Weeks 1, 2, 4, and 12
Percentage of Participants by PGA Response Category and Timepoint
PGA psoriasis is scored on a 5-point scale, reflecting a global consideration of the erythema, induration and scaling across all psoriatic lesions. PGA of Psoriasis scale ranges from 0 (no psoriasis) to 4 (severe disease). Response category scores: 0=clear; 1=almost clear; 2=mild; 3=moderate; and 4=severe. The severity scores of 3 components (erythema, induration, and scaling) are averaged and rounded to the nearest whole number to determine the PGA score.
Time frame: Baseline and Weeks 1, 2, 4, and 12
Body Surface Area (BSA)
Assessment of BSA with psoriasis was performed separately for 4 body regions: head and neck, upper limbs, trunk (including axillae and groin), and lower limbs (including buttocks). The percent surface area with psoriasis was estimated by means of the handprint method, where the full palmar hand of the participant (ie, the participant's fully extended palm, fingers and thumb together) represents approximately 1% of the total BSA. The number of handprints of psoriatic skin in a body region can be used to determine the extent (%) to which a body regions is involved with psoriasis. In each body region, the percent body region surface area with psoriasis is multiplied by the Body Region Weighting (head and neck=10%, upper limbs=5%, trunk \[including axillae and groin\]=3.33% and lower limbs \[including buttocks\]=2.5%). BSA (%)=0.1Sh + 0.2Sh+0.3St+0.4Sl, where S=body region suface area with psoriasis: h=head; u=upper limbs; t=trunk; l=lower limbs.
Time frame: Baseline and Weeks 1, 2, 4, and 12
Change From Baseline in BSA
Assessment of BSA with psoriasis was performed separately for 4 body regions: head and neck, upper limbs, trunk (including axillae and groin), and lower limbs (including buttocks). The percent surface area with psoriasis was estimated by means of the handprint method, where the full palmar hand of the participant (ie, the participant's fully extended palm, fingers and thumb together) represents approximately 1% of the total BSA. The number of handprints of psoriatic skin in a body region can be used to determine the extent (%) to which a body regions is involved with psoriasis. In each body region, the percent body region surface area with psoriasis is multiplied by the Body Region Weighting (head and neck=10%, upper limbs=5%, trunk \[including axillae and groin\]=3.33% and lower limbs \[including buttocks\]=2.5%). BSA (%)=0.1Sh + 0.2Sh+0.3St+0.4Sl, where S=body region suface area with psoriasis: h=head; u=upper limbs; t=trunk; l=lower limbs.
Time frame: Weeks 1, 2, 4, and 12
Percent Change From Baseline in BSA
Assessment of BSA with psoriasis was performed separately for 4 body regions: head and neck, upper limbs, trunk (including axillae and groin), and lower limbs (including buttocks). The percent surface area with psoriasis was estimated by means of the handprint method, where the full palmar hand of the participant (ie, the participant's fully extended palm, fingers and thumb together) represents approximately 1% of the total BSA. The number of handprints of psoriatic skin in a body region can be used to determine the extent (%) to which a body regions is involved with psoriasis. In each body region, the percent body region surface area with psoriasis is multiplied by the Body Region Weighting (head and neck=10%, upper limbs=5%, trunk \[including axillae and groin\]=3.33% and lower limbs \[including buttocks\]=2.5%). BSA (%)=0.1Sh + 0.2Sh+0.3St+0.4Sl, where S=body region suface area with psoriasis: h=head; u=upper limbs; t=trunk; l=lower limbs.
Time frame: Weeks 1, 2, 4, and 12
Itch Severity Item (ISI) Score by Visit
The severity of itch (pruritus) due to psoriasis was assessed using the ISI, a single-item, horizontal numeric rating scale. Participants were asked to rate "your worst itching due to psoriasis over the past 24 hours" on a numeric rating scale anchored by the terms "No itching" (0) and "Worst possible itching" (10) at the ends. the baseline is defined as the average of all available diary entries before Baseline/Day 1 and the in-clinic measurement on Baseline/day 1. Week 1 is the mean of daily values of study days 2 to 8 and Week 2 is the mean of daily values of study days 9 to 15.
Time frame: Baseline and Weeks 1, 2, 4, and 12
Change From Baseline in ISI by Visit
ISI, a single-item, horizontal numeric rating scale. Participants were asked to rate "your worst itching due to psoriasis over the past 24 hours" on a numeric rating scale anchored by the terms "No itching" (0) and "Worst possible itching" (10) at the ends. The baseline is defined as the average of all available diary entries before Baseline/Day 1 and the in-clinic measurement on Baseline/Day 1. Week 1 is the mean of daily values of study days 2 to 8 and Week 2 is the mean of daily values of study days 9 to 15. A negative value indicates an improvement.
Time frame: Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 12
Target Plaque Severity Score (TPSS) by Visit
Target lesions were selected at baseline and followed for the duration of the study. Each target lesion was scored by the investigator on severity of erythema, induration, and scaling according to a 5-point (0 to 4) severity scale with a maximum sum score for a plaque of 12. The TPSS was calculated as the sum of the scores for erythema, induration, and scaling; the score can vary in increments of 1 unit from 0 to 12.
Time frame: Baseline and Weeks 1, 2, 4, and 12
Percent Change From Baseline in TPSS by Visit
Target lesions were selected at baseline and followed for the duration of the study. Each target lesion was scored by the investigator on severity of erythema, induration, and scaling according to a 5-point (0 to 4) severity scale with a maximum sum score for a plaque of 12. The TPSS was calculated as the sum of the scores for erythema, induration, and scaling; the score can vary in increments of 1 unit from 0 to 12. A negative value indicated improvment.
Time frame: Weeks 1, 2, 4, and 12