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Atopic DermatitisPhase 2NCT05911841

A Study of LY3454738 in the Treatment of Adult Participants With Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis

A Phase 2 study testing LY3454738 in people with Atopic Dermatitis, run by Eli Lilly and Company at 66 sites in 9 countries.

Terminated

Stopped early. The study ended before it was planned to and will not resume.

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Trial summary

The main purpose of this study is to describe the efficacy and safety of LY3454738 in adult participants with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 70 years
Conditions the study is for
Atopic Dermatitis
What is being tested?
LY3454738
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
234 participants
Where
66 sitesin 9 countries
Study dates
21 Jun 2023to 14 Mar 2025
Phase
Phase 2

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 70 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Are candidates for systemic therapy.
  • ISA specific:
  • Have moderate-to-severe AD, defined as meeting all of the following criteria, at the first dosing visit:
  • EASI score greater than or equal to (≥)16
  • vIGA-AD score ≥3, and
  • ≥10% of BSA involvement (per EASI BSA).
  • Have applied at least 1 emollient every day for at least 2 weeks before the day of the first dose of study intervention in this ISA and agree to daily use of at least 1 emollient continuously throughout the study.

Who cannot join

  • ISA specific:
  • Have, in the screening period, any of the skin conditions, infections, or medical conditions listed under master IMMB.
  • Are currently being treated with topical or systemic therapy
  • Recent treatment with experimental (biologics and/or small molecules) - doesn't apply for subset of participants who must have been exposed to biologics and/or small molecules.

Trial locations and contacts

66 sites in 9 countries.

66 sites in 9 countries

United States13 sites
  • DermDox Centers for Dermatology

    Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, 17011

  • Johnson Dermatology

    Fort Smith, Arkansas, 72916

  • Encore Medical Research

    Hollywood, Florida, 33024

  • Metropolitan Dermatology - Clark

    Kenilworth, New Jersey, 07033

  • Dermatology Research Associates

    Los Angeles, California, 90045

  • Arkansas Research Trials

    North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72217

  • Allergy and Asthma Specialist

    Owensboro, Kentucky, 42301

  • Oregon Dermatology and Research Center

    Portland, Oregon, 97210

  • ActivMed Practices & Research, Inc.

    Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 03801

  • Progressive Clinical Research

    San Antonio, Texas, 78213

  • Revival Research Institute, LLC

    Troy, Michigan, 48084

  • Center for Clinical Studies

    Webster, Texas, 77598

  • Conquest Research

    Winter Park, Florida, 32789

Other trials in United States

Taiwan9 sites
  • National Taiwan University Hospital - Hsinchu branch

    Hsinchu, 300

  • Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Kaohsiung

    Kaohsiung Niao Sung Dist, Kaohsiung, 83301

  • New Taipei Municipal TuCheng Hospital

    New Taipei City, New Taipei, 236

  • Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital

    New Taipei City, 235

  • Chung Shan Medical University Hospital

    Taichung, Taichung, 402

  • National Taiwan University Hospital

    Taipei, 10002

  • Taipei Veterans General Hospital

    Taipei, 11217

  • Tri-Service General Hospital

    Taipei City, Taipei, 114

  • Chang Gung Medical Foundation-Linkou Branch

    Taoyuan, 333

Other trials in Taiwan

Canada8 sites
  • CCA Medical Research

    Ajax, Ontario, L1S 7K8

  • Rejuvenation Dermatology

    Calgary, Alberta, T2W 4X9

  • Rejuvenation Dermatology

    Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 3S9

  • Hamilton Allergy

    Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 1G5

  • Lynderm Research Inc.

    Markham, Ontario, L3P 1X3

  • Alpha Recherche Clinique

    Québec, G2J 0C4

  • FACET Dermatology

    Toronto, Ontario, M4E 1R7

  • Wiseman Dermatology Research Inc.

    Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3M 3Z4

Other trials in Canada

Mexico7 sites
  • Scientia Investigacion Clinica S.C.

    Chihuahua City, 31207

  • Cryptex Investigación Clínica S.A. de C.V.

    Cuauhtémoc, Ciudad de México, Mexico City, 06100

  • Centro de Atención en Enfermedades Inflamatorias CATEI

    Guadalajara, Jalisco, 44630

  • RM Pharma Specialists

    Mexico City, Mexico City, 03100

  • Trials in Medicine

    Mexico City, Mexico City, 06700

  • Eukarya PharmaSite

    Monterrey, Nuevo León, 64718

  • Centro de Investigacion Clinica de Oaxaca

    Oaxaca City, 68020

Other trials in Mexico

China6 sites
  • Xiangya Hospital Central South University

    Changsha, Hunan, 410008

  • Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014

  • Huashan Hospital, Fudan University

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200040

  • Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University

    Wuhan, 430060

  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University

    Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710061

  • Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University

    Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212000

Other trials in China

Japan6 sites
  • Yasumoto Dermatology Clinic

    Chikushino-shi, Fukuoka, 818-0083

  • Nihonbashi Sakura Clinic

    Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-0025

  • Takagi Dermatological Clinic

    Obihiro-shi, Hokkaido, 080-0013

  • Dermatology and Ophthalmology Kume Clinic

    Sakai, Osaka, 593-8324

  • Tachikawa Dermatology Clinic

    Tachikawa, Tokyo, 190-0023

  • Nomura Dermatology Clinic

    Yokohama, Kanagawa, 221-0825

Other trials in Japan

Poland6 sites
  • Specderm Poznanska

    Bialystok, Podlaskie Voivodeship, 15-375

  • Centrum Badan Klinicznych PI-House sp. z o.o.

    Gdansk, Pomeranian Voivodeship, 80-546

  • Diamond Clinic

    Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, 31-559

  • "DERMED" Centrum Medyczne Sp. z o.o.

    Lodz, Łódź Voivodeship, 90-265

  • Dermoklinika - Centrum Medyczne spółka cywilna M. Kierstan, J. Narbutt, A. Lesiak

    Lodz, Łódź Voivodeship, 90-436

  • MICS Centrum Medyczne Warszawa

    Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, 00-874

Other trials in Poland

South Korea6 sites
  • Korea University Ansan Hospital

    Ansan-si, Kyǒnggi-do, 15355

  • The Catholic University of Korea, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital

    Bupyeong-gu, Incheon-gwangyeoksi [Incheon], 21431

  • Pusan National University Hospital

    Busan, Pusan-Kwangyǒkshi, 49241

  • Chung-Ang University Hospital

    Dongjak-gu, Seoul-teukbyeolsi [Seoul], 06973

  • National Medical Center

    Seoul, Seoul-teukbyeolsi [Seoul], 01812

  • Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital

    Seoul, Seoul-teukbyeolsi [Seoul], 07441

Other trials in South Korea

Hungary5 sites
  • Debreceni Egyetem Klinikai Kozpont

    Debrecen, 4032

  • Somogy Megyei Kaposi Mór Oktató Kórház

    Kaposvár, Somogy County, 7400

  • Allergo-Derm Bakos Kft

    Szolnok, Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok, 5000

  • Markusovszky Egyetemi Oktatokorhaz

    Szombathely, Vas County, 9700

  • Medmare Bt

    Veszprém, Veszprém City, 8200

Other trials in Hungary

About this study

Official title: A Phase 2, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group, Placebo-Controlled, 52 Week Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of LY3454738 in the Treatment of Adult Patients With Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis

The main purpose of this study is to describe the efficacy and safety of LY3454738 in adult participants with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD).

Being tested
LY3454738, Placebo
Medical subject headings
Dermatitis, Atopic

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • LY3454738Drug

    Administered SC

  • PlaceboDrug

    Administered SC

Study groups in NCT05911841
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorParticipants received placebo administered subcutaneously (SC) every two weeks (Q2W) from baseline to Week 14. Week 16 responders entered maintenance period and received placebo SC every four weeks (Q4W) until Week 40. Week 16 non-responders entered escape arm and received 800 milligrams (mg) of LY3454738 administered SC Q4W until Week 40.
Receives: Drug: LY3454738; Drug: Placebo
75 mg LY3454738ExperimentalParticipants received 75 mg of LY3454738 administered SC Q2W from baseline until Week 14. Week 16 responders entered maintenance period and received 150 mg of LY3454738 administered SC Q4W until Week 40. Week 16 non-responders entered escape arm and received 800 mg of LY3454738 administered SC Q4W until Week 40.
Receives: Drug: LY3454738
300 mg LY3454738ExperimentalParticipants received 300 mg of LY3454738 administered SC Q2W from baseline until Week 14. Week 16 responders entered maintenance period and continued receiving 300 mg of LY3454738 administered SC Q4W until Week 40. Week 16 non-responders entered escape arm and received 800 mg of LY3454738 administered SC Q4W until Week 40.
Receives: Drug: LY3454738
800 mg LY3454738ExperimentalParticipants received 800 mg of LY3454738 administered SC Q2W from baseline until Week 14. Week 16 responders entered maintenance period and were re-randomized to either receive 800 mg of LY3454738 or placebo administered SC Q4W until Week 40. Week 16 non-responders entered escape arm and received 800 mg of LY3454738 administered SC Q4W until Week 40.
Receives: Drug: LY3454738

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Percentage of Biologic and Small Molecule Naive Participants Achieving Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) 75 (≥75% Reduction in EASI Score) at Week 16

    The EASI assesses objective physician estimates of 2 dimensions of atopic dermatitis - disease extent, i.e., percentage of skin affected: 0 = 0%; 1 = 1-9%; 2 = 10-29%; 3 = 30-49%; 4 = 50-69%; 5 = 70-89%; 6 = 90-100% and the severity of 4 clinical signs: (1) erythema, (2) edema/papulation, (3) excoriation, and (4) lichenification each on a scale of 0 to 3 (0 = none, absent; 1 = mild; 2 = moderate; 3 = severe) at 4 body sites (head/neck, trunk, upper limbs, and lower limbs). Half scores are allowed between severities 1, 2, and 3. The final EASI-75 score was obtained by weight-averaging these 4 scores and will range from 0 (none) to 72 (severe).

    The EASI-75 responder is defined as a participant who achieves a ≥ 75% improvement from baseline in the EASI score.

    Measured: Week 16

Secondary outcomes (10)
  1. Percentage of Biologic and Small Molecule Naive Participants Achieving EASI-50 (≥ 50% Reduction in EASI Score) at Week 16

    The EASI assesses objective physician estimates of 2 dimensions of AD - disease extent and clinical signs affected: 0 = 0%; 1 = 1-9%; 2 = 10-29%; 3 = 30-49%; 4 = 50-69%; 5 = 70-89%; 6 = 90-100% and the severity of 4 clinical signs: (1) erythema, (2) edema/papulation, (3) excoriation, and (4) lichenification each on a scale of 0 to 3 (0 = none, absent; 1 = mild; 2 = moderate; 3 = severe) at 4 body sites (head/neck, trunk, upper limbs, and lower limbs). Half scores are allowed between severities 1, 2, and 3. The final EASI score was obtained by weight-averaging these 4 scores and will range from 0 to 72 (severe).

    The EASI-50 responder is defined as a participant who achieves a ≥ 50% reduction from baseline in the EASI score.

    Measured: Week 16

  2. Percentage of Biologic and Small Molecule Naive Participants Achieving EASI-90 (≥ 90% Reduction in EASI Score) at Week 16

    The EASI assesses objective physician estimates of 2 dimensions of AD - disease extent and clinical signs affected: 0 = 0%; 1 = 1-9%; 2 = 10-29%; 3 = 30-49%; 4 = 50-69%; 5 = 70-89%; 6 = 90-100% and the severity of 4 clinical signs: (1) erythema, (2) edema/papulation, (3) excoriation, and (4) lichenification each on a scale of 0 to 3 (0 = none, absent; 1 = mild; 2 = moderate; 3 = severe) at 4 body sites (head/neck, trunk, upper limbs, and lower limbs). Half scores are allowed between severities 1, 2, and 3. The final EASI score was obtained by weight-averaging these 4 scores and will range from 0 to 72 (severe).

    The EASI-90 responder is defined as a participant who achieves a ≥ 90% reduction from baseline in the EASI score.

    Measured: Week 16

  3. Percentage of Biologic and Small Molecule Naive Participants Achieving SCORing Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD) 75 at Week 16

    The SCORAD index uses the rule of nines to assess disease extent and evaluates 6 clinical characteristics to determine disease severity: (1) erythema, (2) edema/papulation, (3)oozing/crusts, (4) excoriation, (5) lichenification, and (6) dryness on a scale of 0 to 3 (0=absence, 1=mild, 2=moderate, 3=severe). The SCORAD index also assesses subjective symptoms of pruritus and sleep loss with a visual analogue scales (VAS) where 0 is no itching or no trouble sleeping and 10 is unbearable itching or a lot of trouble sleeping. These 3 aspects: extent of disease (A: 0-1-2), disease severity (B: 0-18), \& subjective symptoms (C: 0-20) combine using A/5 + 7*B/2+ C to give a maximum possible score of 103, where 0 = no disease and 103 = severe disease.

    The SCORAD75 responder is defined as a participant who achieves a ≥ 75% improvement from baseline in the SCORAD score.

    Measured: Week 16

  4. Percentage of Biologic and Small Molecule Naive Participants Achieving SCORAD-90 at Week 16

    The SCORAD index uses the rule of nines to assess disease extent and evaluates 6 clinical characteristics to determine disease severity: (1) erythema, (2) edema/papulation, (3)oozing/crusts, (4) excoriation, (5) lichenification, and (6) dryness on a scale of 0 to 3 (0=absence, 1=mild, 2=moderate, 3=severe). The SCORAD index also assesses subjective symptoms of pruritus and sleep loss with a visual analogue scales (VAS) where 0 is no itching or no trouble sleeping and 10 is unbearable itching or a lot of trouble sleeping. These 3 aspects: extent of disease (A: 0-1-2), disease severity (B: 0-18), \& subjective symptoms (C: 0-20) combine using A/5 + 7*B/2+ C to give a maximum possible score of 103, where 0 = no disease and 103 = severe disease.

    The SCORAD90 responder is defined as a participant who achieves a ≥ 90% improvement from baseline in the SCORAD score.

    Measured: Week 16

  5. Percentage of Biologic and Small Molecule Naive Participants Achieving Validated Investigator's Global Assessment for Atopic Dermatitis (vIGA-AD) of 0 or 1 at Week 16

    vIGA-AD is a standardized clinical tool used to measure the severity of AD. It is a static 5-point scale ranging from 0 to 4, used to grade overall disease severity. Higher viGA-AD scores represent more severe disease. The scale is as below:

    • 0-Clear: No inflammatory signs of atopic dermatitis (erythema, induration/papulation, lichenification, oozing/crusting). Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and/or hypopigmentation may be present.
    • 1-Almost Clear: Barely perceptible erythema, induration/papulation, and/or lichenification. No oozing/crusting.
    • 2-Mild: Slight but definite erythema (pink), induration/papulation, and/or lichenification. No oozing/crusting.
    • 3-Moderate: Clearly perceptible erythema (dull red), induration/papulation, and/or lichenification. Oozing and crusting may be present.
    • 4-Severe: Marked erythema (deep or bright red), induration/papulation, and/or lichenification. Disease is widespread in extent. Oozing or crusting may be present.

    Measured: Week 16

  6. Percentage of Biologic and Small Molecule Naive Participants Achieving ≥4-point Improvement From Baseline in Itch Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) in the Subset of Biologic and Small Molecule Naive Participants With ≥4-point Itch NRS at Baseline

    Percentage of biologic and small molecule naive participants achieving ≥4-point improvement from baseline in Itch NRS in the Subset of biologic and small molecule naive participants with ≥4-point Itch NRS at Baseline were reported.

    The Itch NRS is a an 11-point scale used by participants to rate their worst itch severity over the past 24 hours with 0 indicating "No itch" and 10 indicating "Worst itch imaginable."

    Measured: Baseline, Week 16

  7. Mean Percent Change From Baseline in EASI in Biologic and Small Molecule Naive Participants

    Mean percent change from baseline in EASI in biologic and small molecule naive participants was reported.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 16

  8. Mean Percent Change From Baseline in SCORAD in Biologic and Small Molecule Naive Participants

    Mean percent change from baseline in SCORAD in biologic and small molecule naive participants was reported.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 16

  9. Percentage of Biologic and Small Molecule Experienced Participants Achieving EASI-75 at Week 16

    The EASI assesses objective physician estimates of 2 dimensions of atopic dermatitis - disease extent, i.e., percentage of skin affected: 0 = 0%; 1 = 1-9%; 2 = 10-29%; 3 = 30-49%; 4 = 50-69%; 5 = 70-89%; 6 = 90-100% and the severity of 4 clinical signs: (1) erythema, (2) edema/papulation, (3) excoriation, and (4) lichenification each on a scale of 0 to 3 (0 = none, absent; 1 = mild; 2 = moderate; 3 = severe) at 4 body sites (head/neck, trunk, upper limbs, and lower limbs). Half scores are allowed between severities 1, 2, and 3. The final EASI-75 score was obtained by weight-averaging these 4 scores and will range from 0 (none) to 72 (severe).

    The EASI-75 responder is defined as a participant who achieves a ≥ 75% improvement from baseline in the EASI score.

    Measured: Week 16

  10. Pharmacokinetics (PK): Serum Trough Concentrations of LY3454738 at Week 16

    PK: Serum trough concentrations of LY3454738 were reported.

    Measured: Day 113 post Day 1 Dose

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted22 Jun 2023
  2. Study start21 Jun 2023
  3. Primary completion10 Oct 2024
  4. Study completion14 Mar 2025

Why it stopped: The decision to terminate the study was due to efficacy/effectiveness reasons.

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
234 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05911841
Sponsor's protocol ID
18569
Other IDs
J4E-MC-FR01, FR01 ISA, J4E-MC-IMMB Master Protocol, 2022-502888-38-00
Status last verified
Nov 2025
First submitted
12 Jun 2023
Last updated
2 Dec 2025
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: Anonymized individual patient level data will be provided in a secure access environment upon approval of a research proposal and a signed data sharing agreement.

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