New eczema gel shows promise in early trial

NCT ID NCT04992546

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested a new topical gel called PRN473 (SAR444727) in 39 adults with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis (eczema). Each participant had two similar patches of eczema treated: one with the study gel and one with a placebo gel, without knowing which was which. The main goals were to check safety and how the body processes the drug. The study lasted about 13 weeks and is now complete.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

PRN473 (SAR444727) topical gel

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a new topical treatment option for mild to moderate eczema that is applied directly to the skin.

What could go wrong

This was a small, early-phase study (Phase 2a) with only 39 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the treatment may not prove effective in larger trials.

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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

  • California Allergy & Asthma Medical Group-Site Number:8400008

    Los Angeles, California, 90025, United States

  • Center for Clinical Studies, LTD. LLP-Site Number:8400014

    Houston, Texas, 77004, United States

  • Clinical Research Trials of Florida, Inc-Site Number:8400013

    Tampa, Florida, 33607, United States

  • Collaborative Neuroscience Research-Site Number:8400004

    Long Beach, California, 90806, United States

  • Florida International Research Center-Site Number:8400017

    Miami, Florida, 33173, United States

  • Investigational Site Number :1240002

    Québec, G1G 3Y8, Canada

  • Investigational Site Number :1240007

    London, Ontario, N6H 5L5, Canada

  • Investigational Site Number :1240008

    Hamilton, Ontario, L8L 3C3, Canada

  • J&S Studies-Site Number:8400015

    Bryan, Texas, 77802, United States

  • Lenus Research & Medical Group-Site Number:8400006

    Sweetwater, Florida, 33172, United States

  • Progressive Clinical Research-Site Number:8400002

    San Antonio, Texas, 78213, United States

  • Remington Davis Inc-Site Number:8400012

    Columbus, Ohio, 43215, United States