CompletedPhase 3

A Study to Evaluate Adverse Events and Change in Disease Activity Comparing Oral Upadacitinib to Subcutaneous Dupilumab in Adolescent and Adult Participants With Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis

United States, Australia, Belgium920 participantsStarted 2022-11-28

Plain-language summary

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a skin condition that may cause a rash and itching due to inflammation of the skin. Therapies spread over the skin may not be enough to control the AD in trial participants who require systemic anti-inflammatory treatment. This study compares upadacitinib to dupilumab in adolescent and adult participants with moderate to severe AD who have inadequate response to systemic therapies. Adverse events and change in the disease activity will be assessed. Upadacitinib and dupilumab are approved drugs for the treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD). The study is comprised of a 35-day Screening Period, a 16-week treatment Period 1 and a 16-week treatment Period 2. Participants are randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups called treatment arms to receive upadacitinib Dose A or dupilumab in Period 1. There is a 30-day or 12-week follow-up visit for those on upadacitinib or dupilumab respectively, who will not enter Period 2. In Period 2, participants will receive upadacitinib Dose A or Dose B for 16 weeks, followed by a 30-day follow-up visit. Approximately 880 adolescent and adult participants ages 12 to 64 with moderate to severe AD who are candidates for systemic therapy will be enrolled at up to 330 sites worldwide. There may be higher treatment burden for participants in this trial compared to their standard of care . Participants will attend regular visits during the study at a hospital or clinic. The effect of the treatment will be checked by medical assessments, blood tests, checking for side effects and completing questionnaires.

Who can participate

Age range

12 Years – 64 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Chronic atopic dermatitis (AD) with onset of symptoms at least 3 years prior to baseline and participant meets Hanifin and Rajka criteria. * Eczema area and severity index (EASI) score ≥ 16;validated Investigator´s Global Assessment for AD (vIGA-AD) score ≥ 3 and ≥ 10% Body Surface Area Involvement of Atopic Dermatitis (BSA of AD) involvement at the Baseline Visit. * Baseline weekly average of daily Worst Pruritus Numerical Rating Scale (WP-NRS) ≥ 4. * Documented history of inadequate response to previous systemic treatment defined as documented history of previous inadequate response to at least one prior systemic treatment for AD OR for whom other systemic treatments are otherwise medically inadvisable. Exclusion Criteria: * History of clinically significant (per investigator's judgment) drug or alcohol abuse within the last 6 months. * History of an organ transplant which requires continued immunosuppression.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Percentage of Participants Achieving a ≥ 90% Reduction From Baseline in Eczema Area and Severity Index Score (EASI 90) and Worst Pruritus Numerical Rating Scale of 0 or 1 (WP-NRS 0/1) at Week 16

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 16

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05601882

SponsorAbbVie

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-03-19

Results submitted2025-01-24

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