A Phase 3 interventional study of Tralokinumab and Placebo in Atopic Dermatitis, sponsored by LEO Pharma. Completed at 74 sites in 7 countries. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-03-11.
Sponsored by LEO Pharma · Phase 3, Interventional, and Treatment
Primary objective:
To demonstrate that tralokinumab in combination with topical corticosteroids (TCS) is superior to placebo in combination with TCS in treating severe AD in subjects who are not adequately controlled with or have contraindications to oral cyclosporine A (CSA).
Secondary objectives:
To evaluate the efficacy of tralokinumab in combination with TCS on severity and extent of AD, itch, and health-related quality of life compared to placebo in combination with TCS.
To evaluate the safety of tralokinumab in combination with TCS when treating severe AD in subjects who are not adequately controlled with or have contraindications to oral CSA compared to placebo in combination with TCS.
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Key Inclusion Criteria:
Key Exclusion Criteria:
4 subcutaneous (SC) injections of tralokinumab 150 mg as a loading dose on Day 0, followed by 2 SC injections of tralokinumab 150 mg every 2 weeks (Q2W) regimen for 26 weeks. The last administration of the Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) occurred at Week 24. From Day 0 to Week 24, a Topical corticosteroid (TCS) cream was dispensed to the participants at each IMP dosing visit (e.g., Q2W). Participants were instructed to treat active lesions as needed and to discontinue the TCS treatment when control was achieved.
Drug: Tralokinumab
4 subcutaneous (SC) injections of placebo as a loading dose on Day 0, followed by 2 SC injections of placebo every 2 weeks (Q2W) regimen for 26 weeks. The last administration of the Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) occurred at Week 24. From Day 0 to Week 24, a Topical corticosteroid (TCS) cream was dispensed to the participants at each IMP dosing visit (e.g., Q2W). Participants were instructed to treat active lesions as needed and to discontinue the TCS treatment when control was achieved.
Other: Placebo
Tralokinumab is a human recombinant monoclonal antibody of the IgG4 subclass that specifically binds to human IL-13 and blocks interaction with the IL-13 receptors. It is presented as a liquid formulation for subcutaneous (SC) administration.
Placebo contains the same excipients in the same concentration only lacking tralokinumab.
At Least 75% Reduction in Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI75) From Week 0 to Week 16
EASI (Eczema Area and Severity Index) is a validated measure used in clinical practice and clinical trials to assess the severity and extent of AD. The EASI is a composite index with scores ranging from 0 to 72, with higher values indicating more severe and/or more extensive condition.
Time frame: Week 0 to Week 16
Reduction of Worst Daily Pruritus Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) (Weekly Average) of at Least 4 From Week 0 to Week 16
Subjects will assess their worst itch severity over the past 24 hours using an 11-point NRS ('Worst Daily Pruritus NRS') with 0 indicating 'no itch' and 10 indicating 'worst itch imaginable'.
Time frame: Week 0 to Week 16
Change in Scoring Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD) From Week 0 to Week 16
SCORAD is a validated tool to evaluate the extent and severity of AD lesions, along with subjective symptoms. The maximum total score is 103, with higher values indicating more severe disease.
Time frame: Week 0 to Week 16
Change in Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) Score From Week 0 to Week 16
DLQI is a validated questionnaire with content specific to those with dermatology conditions. It consists of 10 items addressing the subject's perception of the impact of their skin disease on different aspects of their health-related quality of life (HRQoL) over the last week such as dermatology-related symptoms and feelings, daily activities, leisure, work or school, personal relationships, and the treatment. Each item is scored on a 4-point Likert scale (0 = not at all ∕not relevant; 1 = a little; 2 = a lot; 3 = very much). The total score is the sum of the 10 items (0 to 30); a high score is indicative of a poor HRQoL.
Time frame: Week 0 to Week 16
Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) Score of 0 (Clear) or 1 (Almost Clear) at Week 16
IGA is an instrument used in clinical trials to rate the severity of the subject's global AD and is based on a 5-point scale ranging from 0 (clear) to 4 (severe).
Time frame: Week 16
At Least 75% Reduction in Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI75) From Week 0 to Week 26
EASI (Eczema Area and Severity Index) is a validated measure used in clinical practice and clinical trials to assess the severity and extent of AD. The EASI is a composite index with scores ranging from 0 to 72, with higher values indicating more severe and/or more extensive condition.
Time frame: Week 0 to Week 26
Reduction of Worst Daily Pruritus Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) (Weekly Average) of at Least 4 From Week 0 to Week 26
Subjects will assess their worst itch severity over the past 24 hours using an 11-point numeric rating scale ('Worst Daily Pruritus NRS') with 0 indicating 'no itch' and 10 indicating 'worst itch imaginable'.
Time frame: Week 0 to Week 26
Change in Scoring Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD) From Week 0 to Week 26
SCORAD is a validated tool to evaluate the extent and severity of AD lesions, along with subjective symptoms. The maximum total score is 103, with higher values indicating more severe disease.
Time frame: Week 0 to Week 26
Change in Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) Score From Week 0 to Week 26
DLQI is a validated questionnaire with content specific to those with dermatology conditions. It consists of 10 items addressing the subject's perception of the impact of their skin disease on different aspects of their health-related quality of life (HRQoL) over the last week such as dermatology-related symptoms and feelings, daily activities, leisure, work or school, personal relationships, and the treatment. Each item is scored on a 4-point Likert scale (0 = not at all ∕not relevant; 1 = a little; 2 = a lot; 3 = very much). The total score is the sum of the 10 items (0 to 30); a high score is indicative of a poor HRQoL.
Time frame: Week 0 to Week 26
Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) Score of 0 (Clear) or 1 (Almost Clear) at Week 26
IGA is an instrument used in clinical trials to rate the severity of the subject's global AD and is based on a 5-point scale ranging from 0 (clear) to 4 (severe).
Time frame: Week 26
Frequency of Anti-drug Antibodies (ADA) From Week 0 to Week 40
Presence of ADA from Week 0 to Week 40 was measured. Data were reported in the following categories: positive (presence of ADA at baseline and/or presence of ADA at at least 1 post-baseline assessment), perishing (presence of ADA at baseline and absence of ADA at all post-baseline assessments), negative (absence of ADA at all assessments), no post-baseline ADA assessment.
Time frame: Week 0 to Week 40
Number of Adverse Events From Week 0 to Week 40
All adverse events are presented below under Adverse Events
Time frame: Week 0 to Week 40
| Milestone | Tralokinumab + TCS | Placebo + TCS |
|---|---|---|
| Started | 140 | 137 |
| Completed | 125 | 120 |
| Not completed | 15 | 17 |
EASI (Eczema Area and Severity Index) is a validated measure used in clinical practice and clinical trials to assess the severity and extent of AD. The EASI is a composite index with scores ranging from 0 to 72, with higher values indicating more severe and/or more extensive condition.
| Percentage of responders | Tralokinumab+TCS | Placebo+TCS |
|---|---|---|
| At Least 75% Reduction in Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI75) From Week 0 to Week 16 | 64.2 | 50.5 |
Subjects will assess their worst itch severity over the past 24 hours using an 11-point NRS ('Worst Daily Pruritus NRS') with 0 indicating 'no itch' and 10 indicating 'worst itch imaginable'.
| Percentage of responders | Tralokinumab+TCS | Placebo+TCS |
|---|---|---|
| Reduction of Worst Daily Pruritus Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) (Weekly Average) of at Least 4 From Week 0 to Week 16 | 45.5 | 35.6 |
SCORAD is a validated tool to evaluate the extent and severity of AD lesions, along with subjective symptoms. The maximum total score is 103, with higher values indicating more severe disease.
| Units on a scale | Tralokinumab+TCS | Placebo+TCS |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Scoring Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD) From Week 0 to Week 16 | -42.7 ± 1.6 | -34.1 ± 1.6 |
DLQI is a validated questionnaire with content specific to those with dermatology conditions. It consists of 10 items addressing the subject's perception of the impact of their skin disease on different aspects of their health-related quality of life (HRQoL) over the last week such as dermatology-related symptoms and feelings, daily activities, leisure, work or school, personal relationships, and the treatment. Each item is scored on a 4-point Likert scale (0 = not at all ∕not relevant; 1 = a little; 2 = a lot; 3 = very much). The total score is the sum of the 10 items (0 to 30); a high score is indicative of a poor HRQoL.
| Units on a scale | Tralokinumab+TCS | Placebo+TCS |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) Score From Week 0 to Week 16 | -11.2 ± 0.4 | -9.6 ± 0.4 |
IGA is an instrument used in clinical trials to rate the severity of the subject's global AD and is based on a 5-point scale ranging from 0 (clear) to 4 (severe).
| Percentage of responders | Tralokinumab+TCS | Placebo+TCS |
|---|---|---|
| Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) Score of 0 (Clear) or 1 (Almost Clear) at Week 16 | 40.9 | 26.0 |
EASI (Eczema Area and Severity Index) is a validated measure used in clinical practice and clinical trials to assess the severity and extent of AD. The EASI is a composite index with scores ranging from 0 to 72, with higher values indicating more severe and/or more extensive condition.
| Percentage of responders | Tralokinumab | Placebo |
|---|---|---|
| At Least 75% Reduction in Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI75) From Week 0 to Week 26 | 68.8 | 55.3 |
Subjects will assess their worst itch severity over the past 24 hours using an 11-point numeric rating scale ('Worst Daily Pruritus NRS') with 0 indicating 'no itch' and 10 indicating 'worst itch imaginable'.
| Percentage of responders | Tralokinumab+TCS | Placebo+TCS |
|---|---|---|
| Reduction of Worst Daily Pruritus Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) (Weekly Average) of at Least 4 From Week 0 to Week 26 | 47.2 | 39.7 |
SCORAD is a validated tool to evaluate the extent and severity of AD lesions, along with subjective symptoms. The maximum total score is 103, with higher values indicating more severe disease.
| Units on a scale | Tralokinumab | Placebo |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Scoring Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD) From Week 0 to Week 26 | -46.3 ± 1.5 | -37.3 ± 1.6 |
DLQI is a validated questionnaire with content specific to those with dermatology conditions. It consists of 10 items addressing the subject's perception of the impact of their skin disease on different aspects of their health-related quality of life (HRQoL) over the last week such as dermatology-related symptoms and feelings, daily activities, leisure, work or school, personal relationships, and the treatment. Each item is scored on a 4-point Likert scale (0 = not at all ∕not relevant; 1 = a little; 2 = a lot; 3 = very much). The total score is the sum of the 10 items (0 to 30); a high score is indicative of a poor HRQoL.
| Units on a scale | Tralokinumab | Placebo |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) Score From Week 0 to Week 26 | -11.5 ± 0.4 | -9.9 ± 0.4 |
IGA is an instrument used in clinical trials to rate the severity of the subject's global AD and is based on a 5-point scale ranging from 0 (clear) to 4 (severe).
| Percentage of responders | Tralokinumab+TCS | Placebo+TCS |
|---|---|---|
| Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) Score of 0 (Clear) or 1 (Almost Clear) at Week 26 | 47.0 | 33.4 |
Presence of ADA from Week 0 to Week 40 was measured. Data were reported in the following categories: positive (presence of ADA at baseline and/or presence of ADA at at least 1 post-baseline assessment), perishing (presence of ADA at baseline and absence of ADA at all post-baseline assessments), negative (absence of ADA at all assessments), no post-baseline ADA assessment.
| Participants | Tralokinumab+TCS | Placebo+TCS |
|---|---|---|
| Positive | 2 | 3 |
| Negative | 134 | 133 |
| Perishing | 1 | 1 |
| No post-baseline ADA assessment | 1 | 0 |
All adverse events are presented below under Adverse Events
| number of adverse events | Tralokinumab+TCS | Placebo+TCS |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Adverse Events From Week 0 to Week 40 | 389 | 435 |
Collected over Treatment period (Week 0 to Week 26), safety follow-up period (Week 26 to Week 40).. Non-serious events are listed at a 0% frequency threshold.
| Group | Deaths | Serious | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treatment Period: Tralokinumab+TCS | 0/138 (0%) | 1/138 (0.7%) | 107/138 (77.5%) |
| Treatment Period: Placebo+TCS | 0/137 (0%) | 5/137 (3.6%) | 108/137 (78.8%) |
| Safety Follow-up Period: Tralokinumab+TCS | 0/75 (0%) | 0/75 (0%) | 4/75 (5.3%) |
| Safety Follow-up Period: Placebo+TCS | 0/83 (0%) | 1/83 (1.2%) | 6/83 (7.2%) |
| Event | Treatment Period: Tralokinumab+TCS | Treatment Period: Placebo+TCS | Safety Follow-up Period: Tralokinumab+TCS | Safety Follow-up Period: Placebo+TCS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PyelonephritisInfections and infestations | 0/138 | 0/137 | 0/75 | 1/83 |
| Cerebrovascular accidentNervous system disorders | 0/138 | 1/137 | 0/75 | 0/83 |
| SeizureNervous system disorders | 0/138 | 1/137 | 0/75 | 0/83 |
| Anaphylactic reactionImmune system disorders | 0/138 | 1/137 | 0/75 | 0/83 |
| Peripheral nerve injuryInjury, poisoning and procedural complications | 0/138 | 1/137 | 0/75 | 0/83 |
| Squamous cell carcinoma of skinNeoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps) | 0/138 | 1/137 | 0/75 | 0/83 |
| Depressed moodPsychiatric disorders | 0/138 | 1/137 | 0/75 | 0/83 |
| Suicidal ideationPsychiatric disorders | 0/138 | 1/137 | 0/75 | 0/83 |
| AsthmaRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | 0/138 | 1/137 | 0/75 | 0/83 |
| Dermatitis atopicSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | 0/138 | 1/137 | 0/75 | 0/83 |
| Event | Treatment Period: Tralokinumab+TCS | Treatment Period: Placebo+TCS | Safety Follow-up Period: Tralokinumab+TCS | Safety Follow-up Period: Placebo+TCS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viral upper respiratory tract infectionInfections and infestations | 37/138 | 35/137 | 2/75 | 1/83 |
| HeadacheNervous system disorders | 21/138 | 13/137 | 0/75 | 0/83 |
| Dermatitis atopicSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | 7/138 | 16/137 | 0/75 | 2/83 |
| Upper respiratory tract infectionInfections and infestations | 10/138 | 10/137 | 0/75 | 0/83 |
| AsthmaRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | 4/138 | 8/137 | 0/75 | 0/83 |
| Oropharyngeal painRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | 1/138 | 8/137 | 0/75 | 0/83 |
| CoughRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | 4/138 | 7/137 | 0/75 | 0/83 |
| HypertensionVascular disorders | 3/138 | 7/137 | 0/75 | 0/83 |
| Oral herpesInfections and infestations | 5/138 | 6/137 | 0/75 | 0/83 |
| NasopharyngitisInfections and infestations | 1/138 | 6/137 | 0/75 | 0/83 |
| Age, Continuous(Years) | Tralokinumab + TCS | Placebo + TCS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | 33.0 (25.5 to 47.0) | 34.0 (26.0 to 45.0) | 34.0 (26.0 to 45.0) |
| Age, Customized(Participants) | Tralokinumab + TCS | Placebo + TCS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18-64 | 134 | 131 | 265 |
| 65-84 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| Sex: Female, Male(Participants) | Tralokinumab + TCS | Placebo + TCS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58 | 54 | 112 |
| Male | 82 | 83 | 165 |
| Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)(Participants) | Tralokinumab + TCS | Placebo + TCS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | 134 | 133 | 267 |
| Unknown or Not Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Race (NIH/OMB)(Participants) | Tralokinumab + TCS | Placebo + TCS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| White | 137 | 135 | 272 |
| More than one race | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or Not Reported | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Region of Enrollment(Participants) | Tralokinumab + TCS | Placebo + TCS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 25 | 27 | 52 |
| Czechia | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| Poland | 34 | 43 | 77 |
| United Kingdom | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| France | 12 | 7 | 19 |
| Germany | 22 | 18 | 40 |
| Spain | 28 | 21 | 49 |
| Age at onset of atopic dermatitis(Years) | Tralokinumab + TCS | Placebo + TCS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | 2.5 (1.0 to 12.5) | 3.0 (1.0 to 17.0) | 3.0 (1.0 to 15.0) |
| Duration of atopic dermatitis(Years) | Tralokinumab + TCS | Placebo + TCS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | 26.0 (18.0 to 35.0) | 25.0 (17.0 to 34.0) | 26.0 (18.0 to 34.5) |
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