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Phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE-4) Inhibitor

Crisaborole for Eczema (PAD Trial)

Phase 4
Waitlist Available
Led By Kevin C Thomas, PhD
Research Sponsored by Boston University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Have an Investigator's Static Global Assessment (ISGA) score of Mild (2) or Moderate (3) at the baseline visit
Have AD involvement ≥ 5% Treatable % Body Surface Area (BSA) excluding the scalp and less than 40% BSA
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 3 weeks
Awards & highlights

PAD Trial Summary

This trial will help assess how well a new medication, Crisaborole, works in comparison to the standard treatment for reducing itch and night-time scratch in children with atopic dermatitis.

Who is the study for?
Children aged 3 months to 11 years with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis (AD) and their caregivers can join this study. Participants must have AD on more than 5% but less than 40% of their body, excluding the scalp. They should not use other skin treatments in affected areas and need a minimum itch score. Caregivers must be healthy adults without AD.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial is testing Crisaborole ointment against a non-medicated vehicle treatment for reducing nighttime itching and improving sleep in children with AD. It also examines how these changes affect the quality of life and sleep of caregivers using wearable accelerometry devices.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Crisaborole may cause side effects like burning or stinging at the application site, worsening skin infections, allergic reactions, or hives. The severity varies from person to person.

PAD Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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My skin condition is rated as mild or moderate by my doctor.
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My skin condition affects more than 5% but less than 40% of my body, not including my scalp.
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I have been diagnosed with atopic dermatitis.
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My skin condition is mild or clear, and I don't have a diagnosis of Atopic Dermatitis.
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I understand the study and agree to participate.
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I am between 3 months and 11 years old.

PAD Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~3 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 3 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Duration of children's nighttime scratching episodes
Number of children's nighttime scratching episodes
Scratch assessment by adult caregiver

Side effects data

From 2022 Phase 3 trial • 620 Patients • NCT04040192
6%
Application site pain
2%
Dermatitis atopic
2%
Upper respiratory tract infection
1%
Influenza
1%
Application site pruritus
1%
Application site infection
1%
Nasopharyngitis
1%
Application site erythema
1%
Dermatitis contact
1%
Eczema
1%
Food allergy
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
OL: Crisaborole 2% BID
DB: Vehicle
DB: Crisaborole 2% QD
DB Flare: Vehicle
DB Flare: Crisaborole 2% QD

PAD Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Crisaborole 2%Experimental Treatment3 Interventions
Adult caregivers of children participants will be asked to apply a thin even-layer of Crisaborole (2%) twice daily for 2 weeks.
Group II: Vehicle ArmActive Control3 Interventions
Adult caregivers of children participants will be asked to apply a thin even-layer of vehicle treatment twice daily for 2 weeks.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Crisaborole 2%
2019
Completed Phase 4
~660

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Who is running the clinical trial?

PfizerIndustry Sponsor
4,583 Previous Clinical Trials
14,635,491 Total Patients Enrolled
Boston UniversityLead Sponsor
460 Previous Clinical Trials
9,954,765 Total Patients Enrolled
Kevin C Thomas, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorBU School of Medicine, Anatomy and Neurobiology

Media Library

Crisaborole (Phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE-4) Inhibitor) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05200403 — Phase 4
Atopic Dermatitis Research Study Groups: Crisaborole 2%, Vehicle Arm
Atopic Dermatitis Clinical Trial 2023: Crisaborole Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05200403 — Phase 4
Crisaborole (Phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE-4) Inhibitor) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05200403 — Phase 4
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