Can a Lab-Made antibody calm severe eczema?
NCT ID NCT06101823
First seen Sep 11, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Summary
Researchers are testing an experimental monoclonal antibody called OpSCF in adults with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema. About 50 participants receive either OpSCF or a placebo injection every two weeks for 14 weeks. The main goal is to measure how much the Eczema Area and Severity Index changes from the start of the study to week 16, and to track side effects. After that, participants may join an extension phase where everyone receives OpSCF every four weeks for 40 more weeks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- an experimental monoclonal antibody called OpSCF
- What this could lead to
- If it works, OpSCF could offer another targeted option for adults whose moderate to severe eczema is hard to control.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial of about 50 people, so any benefit seen may not hold up in larger studies. Monoclonal antibodies can cause infusion or injection reactions and other immune-related side effects.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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50 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2023
- Finished
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Aug 2025
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Subject has clinically confirmed diagnosis of active AD. * Subject has at least a 6-month history of AD * Subject is willing to use effective birth control Exclusion Criteria: * Subject is a female who is breastfeeding, pregnant, or who is planning to become pregnant during the study. * Subject has any clinically significant medical condition that would put the subject at undue risk or interfere with interpretation of study results. * Subject has used dupilumab within 26 weeks prior to Day 1. * Subject has used tralokinumab within 12 weeks prior to Day 1. NOTE: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may apply.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Advanced Clinical Research Institute
Tampa, Florida, 33607, United States
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Arlington Dermatology
Rolling Meadows, Illinois, 60008, United States
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Axon Clinical Research
Inglewood, California, 90301, United States
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Cahaba Dermatology & Skin Health Center
Birmingham, Alabama, 33607, United States
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Centre de Recherche Saint-Louis
Québec, Quebec, G1W 4R4, Canada
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DS Research of Kentucky
Louisville, Kentucky, 40241, United States
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Dermatology Of Seattle
Bellevue, Washington, 98004, United States
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First OC Dermatology Research
Fountain Valley, California, 92708, United States
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Forest Hills Dermatology Group
Kew Gardens, New York, 11415, United States
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Innovaderm Research Inc
Montreal, Quebec, H2X 2V1, Canada
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Oakland Hills Dermatology P.C
Auburn Hills, Michigan, 48326, United States
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Options Research Group
West Lafayette, Indiana, 47906, United States
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Oshawa Clinic Dermatology Trials
Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 1B9, Canada
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RM Medical Research
Miami Lakes, Florida, 33014, United States
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Research Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, M4W 2N2, Canada
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Rodgers Dermatology
Frisco, Texas, 75034, United States
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Saginaw Bay Dermatology
Bay City, Michigan, 48706, United States
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Skin Cancer and Dermatology Institute
Reno, Nevada, 89509, United States
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Skin Care Research
Boca Raton, Florida, 33456, United States
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Skin Research of South Florida
Miami, Florida, 33173, United States
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Unison Clinical Trials
Sherman Oaks, California, 91403, United States
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University Clinical Trials
San Diego, California, 92123, United States
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