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Active, not recruitingNCT05279846Updated Jun 26, 2024

A Vehicle-controlled Study of Topical MOB015B in the Treatment of Distal Subungual Onychomycosis (DSO)

A Phase 3 interventional study of MOB015B and Vehicle (Placebo Comparator) in Onychomycosis, sponsored by Moberg Pharma AB. Active, not recruiting at 35 sites in 2 countries. Open to participants aged 12 Years to 75 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-06-26.

Sponsored by Moberg Pharma AB · Phase 3, Interventional, and Treatment

From the registry’s dates

  • Primary completion was expected by Jan 2025, 1 year 10 months ago, but the record still lists the study as active, not recruiting.
Phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
350
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
12 Years to 75 Years
Sex
All
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Where this study stands

Counted across the records on this site · 2026-11-12

Among 20 studies testing terbinafine in Onychomycosis — 1 open to participants now, 2 under way, 1 of them phase 3. Terbinafine · Onychomycosis.

Planned enrollment
7th of 19
350 · median 100
Started
2022
with 1 other
Phase 3
10 of 20
none open now
Registered
18th of 20
by date
Lead sponsor
5 of 20
Moberg Pharma AB

Among the 20 studies testing terbinafine in Onychomycosis, this one is the 7th largest by planned enrollment of the 19 interventional ones, is one of 2 that started in 2022, is one of 10 in phase 3, and was the 18th registered.

By phase

20 studies; the count open now beside each. This study's row is marked.

Phase 3this study10 · 0 open
Phase 25 · 1 open
Phase 13 · 0 open
No phase2 · 0 open

By the year they started

First in 2004; this study’s year is marked. 2 started in 2022.

Tested beside terbinafine

Size and results

Median enrollment 100 across the 19 interventional studies. Of the 14 that completed or were terminated, 3 (21%) have results posted.

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Study summary

This is a Phase 3 multicenter, double-blind study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of vehicle-controlled topical MOB015B in the treatment of Distal Subungual Onychomycosis (DSO)

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Distal subungual onychomycosis (DSO) is the most common form of Onychomycosis, in which fungi invade the underside of the nail plate. The infection may worsen, spread to other uninfected areas or infect other people. Without treatment the disease may have an impact on an individual's quality of life. MOB015B is a newly developed topical solution for the treatment of nail fungus (onychomycosis) containing the active antifungal ingredient terbinafine. All ingredients in MOB015B have a well-established use in approved pharmaceuticals for dermatological use. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a new reduced dose treatment regimen of MOB015B whereby the investigational medicinal product (IMP) is applied daily for 8 weeks and then reduced to once weekly treatment for 40 weeks.

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Conditions studied

  • Onychomycosis

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Keywords

  • Nail Fungus
  • Antifungal
  • Terbinafine
  • Distal Subungual Onychomycosis (DSO)
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Who can participate

Ages eligible
12 Years to 75 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

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Inclusion criteria

  1. Males or females 12 to 75 years of age
  2. Distal subungual onychomycosis of at least one of the great toenail(s) affecting 20% to 60% of the target great toenail (verified by a central blinded assessor before randomization)
  3. Positive KOH microscopy and culture for dermatophytes in the target toenail
  4. Ability of the great toenail to grow (e.g., subject reports cutting toenails at least monthly)
  5. Signed written and assent (if applicable)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Proximal subungual onychomycosis, superficial white onychomycosis, or significant dystrophy judged clinically by the blinded assessor or by the Investigator that may interfere with clinical evaluation of onychomycosis
  2. Distal subungual onychomycosis where disease involvement has extended into the proximal portion of the target toenail and the unaffected proximal nail is less than 3 mm measured from proximal nail fold
  3. Target toenail thickness more than 3 mm measured at the distal end
  4. "Spike" of onychomycosis extending to eponychium of the target toenail
  5. Presence of dermatophytoma (defined as thick masses of fungal hyphae and necrotic keratin) or severe onychorrhexis on the target toenail
  6. Nail conditions other than DSO that are known to cause abnormal nail appearance, presence of melanonychia or subungual hematoma that could obscure visualization of nail clearing
  7. Other microbial infections of the target toenail, for example, candida or mold infections without isolation of a dermatophyte
  8. Previous target toenail surgery (within 6 months) with any residual disfigurement that will impact efficacy outcome or will not allow nail to grow normally, as judged by the Investigator
  9. Topical treatment of the toenails with other antifungal medication within 6 weeks before Screening/Visit 1
  10. History of failing oral therapy for onychomycosis within the past 3 years, or inability for nail to appear normal due to trauma, as judged by the Investigator
  11. Systemic use of antifungal treatment within 6 months before Screening/Visit 1
  12. Moderate to severe moccasin tinea pedis that require prolonged topical antifungal treatment or oral antifungal treatment should be excluded. Subjects with symptomatic interdigital tinea pedis or mild moccasin type tinea pedis will be screen failed. However, However, they will be allowed to enter the study after appropriate effective treatment and as per Investigator judgment.
  13. Signs of severe peripheral circulatory insufficiency as determined by significantly diminished/lack of pedal pulse on either foot
  14. Subjects with a current or past history of psoriasis and/or lichen planus
  15. Subjects with poorly controlled (or uncontrolled) diabetes mellitus as determined by of > 8%
  16. Known immunodeficiency, i.e., congenital immunodeficiency, acquired immunodeficiency, iatrogenic by drugs like cytostatics or by radiation therapy or immunomodulatory medications (e.g., TNF inhibitors)
  17. Participation in another clinical trial with an drug or device during the previous 3 months before enrollment/baseline and for the duration of this study
  18. Known allergy to any of the tested treatment products
  19. Female subjects who are pregnant or breastfeeding; or intend to conceive a child during the duration of the study (52 weeks).
  20. Subjects previously randomized to any study involving MOB015B treatment/exposure
  21. History of, or current drug or alcohol abuse that would interfere with a subject's ability to participate in the study as determined by the Investigator
  22. Psychiatric condition that might limit the participation in the study and/or that lead to the assumption that the subject's ability to completely understand the consequences of consent is missing
  23. Close affiliation with the Investigator (e.g., a close relative) or persons working at the same study site, or subject who is an employee of the Sponsor/designee
  24. Subjects who are institutionalized because of legal or regulatory order
  25. Any diseases or circumstances in which the subject should not participate in the study in the opinion of the Investigator
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Washout period

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HbA1c

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Immunosuppression

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Investigational drug or device

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Study design

Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Quadruple (Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor)
Enrollment
350 participants (estimated)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    MOB015B

    Applied at bedtime daily for 8 weeks and then reduced to once weekly for 40 weeks

    Drug: MOB015B

  • Placebo comparator
    Control Arm

    Applied at bedtime daily for 8 weeks and then reduced to once weekly for 40 weeks

    Drug: Vehicle (Placebo Comparator)

Interventions

  • Applied topically for 48 weeks

  • DrugVehicle (Placebo Comparator)

    Applied topically for 48 weeks

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Proportion of subjects with complete cure of the target toenail

    Defined as negative fungal culture of dermatophytes, negative direct potassium hydroxide \[KOH\] microscopy and 0% clinical disease involvement

    Time frame: 52 Week

  2. Incidence of adverse events (Safety)

    Safety as determined by the incidence of adverse events (AEs)

    Time frame: 52 Week

Secondary outcomes

  1. Proportion of subjects with mycological cure of target toenail

    Defined as negative fungal culture of dermatophytes and negative direct KOH microscopy)

    Time frame: 52 Week

  2. Proportion of subjects with treatment success of target toenail

    Defined as nails that are "completely clear" or "almost clear" of clinical diseases and negative mycology

    Time frame: 52 Week

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Study locations

35 sites
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References and documents

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

No publications or documents are linked to this record.

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Jun 26, 2024, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT05279846
Lead sponsor
Moberg Pharma AB
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Mar 15, 2022
Start date
May 9, 2022
Primary completion
Jan 2025 (estimated)
Completion
Jan 2025 (estimated)
Last update
Jun 26, 2024

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
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