New shot for eczema shows promise in Mid-Stage trial

NCT ID NCT06718101

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a drug called lutikizumab for people with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (eczema) that hasn't improved with standard treatments. About 80 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 16 weeks, then everyone gets the drug for another 32 weeks. The goal is to see if it reduces skin rash and itching safely.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Lutikizumab (ABT-981), a drug given as a shot under the skin

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option for people with moderate to severe eczema that hasn't responded to standard creams or pills.

What could go wrong

This is an early Phase 2 trial with only 83 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The drug may not work better than placebo, and side effects are possible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

atopic eczema

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Advanced Clinical Research Institute /ID# 272558

    Tampa, Florida, 33607, United States

  • Arlington Dermatology /ID# 271735

    Rolling Meadows, Illinois, 60008, United States

  • Center for Clinical Studies - Clear Lake /ID# 271749

    Webster, Texas, 77598, United States

  • Chapel Allerton Hospital /ID# 274762

    Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS7 4SA, United Kingdom

  • Clinical Partners /ID# 271791

    Johnston, Rhode Island, 02919, United States

  • Clinical Trials Research Institute /ID# 274234

    Thousand Oaks, California, 91320, United States

  • Complete Dermatology - Sugar Land /ID# 274240

    Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, United States

  • Dermatology Associates of Tyler /ID# 273684

    Tyler, Texas, 75703, United States

  • Dermatology Research Associates - Los Angeles /ID# 272945

    Los Angeles, California, 90045, United States

  • Encore Medical Research - Weston /ID# 272539

    Weston, Florida, 33331, United States

  • Equity Medical, LLC /ID# 272555

    New York, New York, 10023-7340, United States

  • Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital /ID# 271785

    Seoul, Seoul Teugbyeolsi, 07441, South Korea

  • Health Concepts /ID# 271744

    Rapid City, South Dakota, 57702, United States

  • Integrative Skin Science and Research /ID# 274243

    Sacramento, California, 95815, United States

  • Konkuk University Medical Center /ID# 271789

    Seoul, Seoul Teugbyeolsi, 05030, South Korea

  • Korea University Ansan Hospital /ID# 271786

    Ansan-si, Gyeonggido, 15355, South Korea

  • Kyoto University Hospital /ID# 275237

    Kyoto, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan

  • Medical Corporation Kojinkai Sapporo Dermatology Clinic /ID# 273619

    Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-0063, Japan

  • Oregon Dermatology & Research Center /ID# 271733

    Portland, Oregon, 97210, United States

  • Orion Clinical Research /ID# 274236

    Austin, Texas, 78759, United States

  • Peak Dermatology Aesthetics and Wellness Fountain Hills /ID# 272550

    Fountain Hills, Arizona, 85268, United States

  • Research Associates of South Florida /ID# 272549

    Miami, Florida, 33134, United States

  • Royal Liverpool University Hospital /ID# 272584

    Liverpool, L7 8XP, United Kingdom

  • Royal United Hospital /ID# 274328

    Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 3NG, United Kingdom

  • Seoul National University Hospital /ID# 271787

    Seoul, Seoul Teugbyeolsi, 03080, South Korea

  • Skin Care Research Boca Raton /ID# 272544

    Boca Raton, Florida, 33486-2269, United States

  • Somnos Clinical Research /ID# 272943

    Lincoln, Nebraska, 68510, United States

  • Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital Bucheon /ID# 271788

    Bucheon-si, Gyeonggido, 14584, South Korea

  • Tachikawa Dermatology Clinic /ID# 273620

    Tachikawa-shi, Tokyo, 190-0023, Japan

  • Western States Clinical Res /ID# 271748

    Wheat Ridge, Colorado, 80033-2896, United States