This is a randomized, double-blind study comparing LNK01001 to placebo in participants with moderately to severely atopic dermatitis who were candidates for systemic therapy (ie, patients with a history of inadequate response to topical treatments, those who were using a systemic treatment, or those for whom topical treatments are otherwise medically inadvisable). The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of LNK01001 in adult patients with moderate to severe AD who are candidates for systemic therapy.
This study includes a 35-day screening period; a 16-week randomized, placebo-controlled treatment period (Period 1); a 36-week long-term extension period (Period 2); and a 28 to 35-day follow-up period (FU). Participants who meet eligibility criteria will be randomized in a 2:2:1:1 ratio to four treatment groups: Group 1: LNK01001 12 mg BID (Day 1 to Week 16), LNK01001 12 mg BID (Week 16 and thereafter) Group 2: LNK01001 24 mg BID (Day 1 to Week 16), LNK01001 24 mg BID (Week 16 and thereafter) Group 3: Placebo (Day 1 to Week 16), LNK01001 12 mg BID (Week 16 and thereafter) Group 4: Placebo (Day 1 to Week 16), LNK01001 24 mg BID (Week 16 and thereafter) Starting at Week 4, rescue therapy is allowed if medically necessary and the following parameters are met: At Week 4 through Week 24: subjects with \< 50% reduction in EASI response at any two consecutive scheduled visits, compared to the Baseline EASI score. After Week 24: subjects with \< 50% reduction in EASI at any scheduled or unscheduled visit, compared to the Baseline EASI score. Starting at Week 16, the use of any concomitant topical medication for atopic dermatitis can be administered per the investigator's discretion and will no longer be considered as rescue therapy for analysis.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
354
Dermatological Hospital of Southern Medical University
Guangzhou, China
Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI-75) at Week 16
EASI is a tool used to measure the extent (area) and severity of atopic eczema based on assessments of the head/neck, trunk, upper limbs and lower limbs. For each region the area score is recorded as the percentage of skin affected by eczema. For each region, the severity score is calculated as the sum of the intensity scores (scored as none \[0\], mild \[1\], moderate \[2\], or severe \[3\]) for redness (erythema, inflammation), thickness (induration, papulation, swelling - acute eczema), scratching (excoriation), and lichenification (lined skin, prurigo nodules - chronic eczema). The total EASI score for each region is calculated by multiplying the severity score by the area score, with adjustment for the proportion of the body region to the whole body. The final EASI score is the sum of the 4 region scores and ranges from 0 to 72 where higher scores represent worse disease .
Time frame: Baseline and Week 16
Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) score of 0/1 at Week 16
Proportion of subjects achieving Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) score of clear (0) or almost clear (1) and a reduction from baseline of ≥2 points at Week 16.
Time frame: Baseline and Week 16
Worst-Itch Numeric Rating Scale (WI-NRS-4)-4 at Week 16
Proportion of subjects achieving an improvement of Worst-Itch Numeric Rating Scale (WI-NRS) ≥4 from baseline at Week 16.
Time frame: Baseline and Week 16
Worst-Itch Numeric Rating Scale (WI-NRS-4)-4 at all visits other than Week 16.
Proportion of subjects achieving an improvement of WI-NRS ≥4 from baseline at all scheduled visits other than Week 16.
Time frame: Baseline to week 52 other than Week 16.
Change from Baseline in Eczema Area and Severity Index at all visits.
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EASI is a tool used to measure the extent (area) and severity of atopic eczema based on assessments of the head/neck, trunk, upper limbs and lower limbs. For each region the area score is recorded as the percentage of skin affected by eczema. For each region, the severity score is calculated as the sum of the intensity scores (scored as none \[0\], mild \[1\], moderate \[2\], or severe \[3\]) for redness (erythema, inflammation), thickness (induration, papulation, swelling - acute eczema), scratching (excoriation), and lichenification (lined skin, prurigo nodules - chronic eczema). The total EASI score for each region is calculated by multiplying the severity score by the area score, with adjustment for the proportion of the body region to the whole body. The final EASI score is the sum of the 4 region scores and ranges from 0 to 72 where higher scores represent worse disease .
Time frame: Baseline to week 52
Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI 75) at all visits other than Week 16
Proportion of subjects achieving at least a 75% improvement in Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI 75) from baseline at all visits other than Week 16.
Time frame: Baseline to week 52 other than Week 16