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Not yet recruitingNCT07620561Updated Sep 3, 2026

Efficacy and Speed of Response of Lebrikizumab in High-Burden Prurigo Nodularis Patients

A Phase 2 interventional study of Lebrikizumab in Prurigo Nodularis (PN), sponsored by University of Maryland, Baltimore. Not yet recruiting at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 80 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-09-03.

Sponsored by University of Maryland, Baltimore · Phase 2, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
15
Allocation
Not applicable
Ages
18 Years to 80 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of lebrikizumab in treating adults with moderate-to-severe Prurigo Nodularis (PN).

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This study is a Phase II, single center, open-label, single-arm clinical trial. Study participation will last up to 32 weeks, including a 4-week screening period, a 24-week treatment period with all participants receiving lebrikizumab injections, and a 4-week safety follow up period.

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Conditions studied

  • Prurigo Nodularis (PN)

Keywords

  • prurigo nodularis
  • prurigo
  • lebrikizumab
  • ebglyss
  • itch
  • pruritus
  • dermatitis
  • skin diseases
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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 80 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Age 18-80
  • Diagnosis of Prurigo Nodularis (PN) for at least 1 year
  • Active PN with moderate-to-severe itch, several nodules, and presence of nodules in more than one part of the body
  • Women of childbearing potential must agree to remain abstinent or use a highly effective contraceptive method during treatment and for at least 18 weeks after the last dose of study drug
  • Male participants must agree to use an effective barrier contraceptive if sexually active with a woman of childbearing potential during treatment and for at least 18 weeks after the last dose of study drug

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Prior participation in a lebrikizumab study
  • History of anaphylaxis
  • History of or active HIV
  • Active hepatitis or known liver cirrhosis
  • History of cancer in the past 5 years, except for fully treated early cervical cancer in situ or non-melanoma skin cancers (basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer) that have been successfully treated and resolved. This includes certain skin lymphomas such as mycosis fungoides.
  • Uncontrolled chronic conditions that may require intermittent oral steroid use, such as severe uncontrolled asthma
  • Current or recent parasitic infection
  • Immunocompromised individuals
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women or those planning to become pregnant or breastfeed during the study period
  • Use of other treatments for PN during the study, such as topical, systemic, or light-based treatments
  • Current or recent treatment with biologic drugs
  • Use of drugs that have an effect on the immune system during the study and within 4 weeks of starting the study
  • Receipt of phototherapy or light-based therapy within 4 weeks before starting the study
  • Regular use of tanning booths or parlors within 4 weeks before starting the study
  • Receipt of a live vaccine within 12 weeks before starting the study or planned receipt during the study
  • Recent use of an experimental drug

Other protocol-defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria apply.

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Study design

Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
15 participants (estimated)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Lebrikizumab

    Participants will receive subcutaneous injections of Lebrikizumab

    Drug: Lebrikizumab

Interventions

  • DrugLebrikizumab

    Participants will receive subcutaneous injections of Lebrikizumab every two weeks for 24 weeks. The first two doses will be 500 mg, and following doses will be 250 mg.

    Also known as: Ebglyss

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Percent change from baseline in weekly average Peak Pruritus Numeric Rating Scale (PP-NRS) at week 24

    The PP-NRS is a single-item measure assessing itch on a scale from 0 ("no itch") to 10 ("worst imaginable itch"). Participants will complete the PP-NRS daily, rating their worst level of itch during the past 24 hours.

    Time frame: Baseline; Week 24

  2. Percentage of patients achieving an Investigator Global Assessment for Prurigo Nodularis Stage (IGA PN-S) score of 0 or 1

    The percentage of patients achieving an IGA PN-S score of 0 or 1 with a ≥2-point reduction from baseline to Week 24. The IGA PN-S is a rating completed by the investigator during visits assessing the severity of the disease from 0 (Clear) to 4 (Severe)

    Time frame: Baseline; Week 24

Secondary outcomes

  1. Percentage of subjects achieving at least a 4-point reduction from baseline in weekly average PP-NRS at Week 24

    The PP-NRS is a single-item measure assessing itch on a scale from 0 ("no itch") to 10 ("worst imaginable itch"). Participants will complete the PP-NRS daily, rating their worst level of itch during the past 24 hours.

    Time frame: Baseline; Week 24

  2. Percent change from baseline in Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) scores at week 24

    The DLQI is a 10-item questionnaire used to assess the impact of skin disease on the quality of life of the affected person. The 10 questions are scored from 0 to 3, giving a possible total score range from 0 (meaning no impact of skin disease on quality of life) to 30 (meaning maximum impact on quality of life). Completed by participants during study visits specified in the protocol.

    Time frame: Baseline; Week 24

  3. Percent change from baseline in The Sleep Disturbance Numerical Rating Scale (SD-NRS) at week 24

    The SD-NRS is a single-item measure assessing sleep disturbance on a scale from 0 ("no sleep disturbance") to 10 ("worst possible sleep disruption"). Participants will complete the SD-NRS daily, rating their sleep quality.

    Time frame: Baseline; Week 24

  4. Percent change from baseline in 5D-Pruritus Scale at week 24

    5-D pruritus' scale is a questionnaire assessing duration, degree, direction, disability, and distribution of the affected person's itch. Completed by participants during study visits specified in the protocol.

    Time frame: Baseline; Week 24

  5. Percent change from baseline in Prurigo Activity Score (PAS) at week 24

    The PAS is a 7-item assessment completed by the investigator. The items of the PAS evaluate the type, number, distribution, size, and activity of skin lesions.

    Time frame: Baseline; Week 24

  6. Percent change from baseline in HADS anxiety and depression scale at week 24

    The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Survey is a questionnaire that evaluates and monitors mental health in adults. Completed by participants during study visits specified in the protocol.

    Time frame: Baseline; Week 24

  7. Percent change from baseline in Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC) at week 24

    The PGIC is a questionnaire assessing overall satisfaction and perceived change due to treatment, ranging from "very much improved" to "very much worse". Completed by participants during study visits specified in the protocol.

    Time frame: Baseline; Week 24

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Study locations

1 site
  • UM Dermatology at UM Professional Building
    Baltimore, Maryland 21201, United States
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT07620561
Lead sponsor
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Collaborators
Eli Lilly and Company
Responsible party
Kristin Khan (Assistant Professor, University of Maryland, Baltimore) — Principal investigator
First posted
Jun 2, 2026
Start date
Sep 2026 (estimated)
Primary completion
Dec 2027 (estimated)
Completion
Mar 2028 (estimated)
Last update
Sep 3, 2026

Study contacts

Brandon J Mangracina, MA
Contact
bmangracina@som.umaryland.edu
732-757-5831
Marie Vidaver, PhD
Contact
MVidaver@som.umaryland.edu
410-685-1726
Kristin L Khan, MD
principal investigator · University of Maryland, Baltimore

Oversight

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