Status:
COMPLETED
Bioequivalence of Two Tacrolimus 0.1% Topical Ointment Formulations in Patients With Atopic Dermatitis
Lead Sponsor:
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
Conditions:
Atopic Dermatitis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
The primary objectives are to establish the therapeutic equivalence of tacrolimus ointment 0.1%, manufactured by Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Protopic® (tacrolimus), 0.1% topical ointment (Astellas P...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Male or non-pregnant, non-lactating female, 18 years of age or older.
- Patient has documented evidence that they have been unresponsive to alternative more traditional therapies such as topical corticosteroids, or in the investigators opinion, such first line therapy would be deemed inadvisable because of potential risks to the patient.
- If female and of child bearing potential, prepare to abstain from sexual intercourse or use a reliable method of contraception during the study (e.g., condom, IUD, oral, transdermal, injected or implanted hormonal contraceptives).
- Have confirmed diagnosis of atopic dermatitis using the diagnostic features as described by Hanifin and Rajka.
- Have an IGSA score of 3 (moderate) or 4 (severe)
- Have an affected Body Surface Area (BSA) of at least 20%
- Have a minimum Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) score of at least 15
Exclusion
- Mild atopic dermatitis as defined by IGSA score of 0 (clear), 1 (almost clear), or 2 (mild) OR %BSA affected less than 20% OR EASI Score of less than 15.
- Clinically infected atopic dermatitis at the baseline visit. Tacrolimus is not indicated for the treatment of clinically infected atopic dermatitis
- Any dermatological condition other than atopic dermatitis that in the Investigator's opinion may interfere with the evaluation of the patient's atopic dermatitis
- Females who are pregnant, lactating or likely to become pregnant during the study.
- History of allergy or sensitivity to tacrolimus, pimecrolimus, any macrolides such as clindamycin erythromycin
- Current diagnosis or history or any disease, which in the Investigators opinion would contraindicate the use of immunosuppressants, including but not limited to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and cancer.
- Use of any nonsteroidal immunosuppressants
- Regular use of intranasal or inhaled corticosteroids, greater than the equivalent of 2 mg of prednisone/day, within 14 days of the first dosing day.
- Use of non-sedating histamines are not allowed for at least 7 days prior to the first dosing day or throughout the study.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
500 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00833079
Start Date
October 1 2008
End Date
March 1 2010
Last Update
January 22 2014
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