New hope for kids with severe eczema: dupilumab shows promise in japanese trial

Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.

Inclusion criteria : Japanese and ≥6 months to \<18 years of age, at the time of signing the informed consent and/or assent. Diagnosis of AD according to the American Academy of Dermatology consensus criteria at screening visit. Chronic AD diagnosed at least 1 year prior to the screening visit (for participants between 6 months to \<1 year of age, the requirement is to have had chronic AD for 3 months). (Investigator's Global Assessment) IGA ≥ 3 at screening and baseline visits. (Eczema Area and Severity Index) EASI ≥16 at screening and baseline visits. Baseline peak pruritus Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) average score for maximum itch intensity ≥4 for participants ≥12 to \<18 years of age. Baseline worst itch NRS or worst scratch/itch NRS weekly average score for maximum itch or scratch/itch intensity ≥4 for participants ≥6 months to \<12 years of age. Body surface area (BSA) of AD involvement \>10% at screening and baseline visits. With documented recent history (within 6 months before the baseline visit) of inadequate response to topical AD medication(s). At least 11 (of a total of 14) applications of a stable dose of topical emollient (moisturizer) twice daily immediately before the baseline visit. Willing and able to comply with all clinic visits and study-related procedures. Participant, either alone or with help of parents/legal guardians (for 6 years old to less than18 years of age) or parents/caregiver or legal guardians (for 6 months to less than 6 years of age) as appropriate, must be able to understand and complete study-related questionnaires. Body weight ≥5 kg at baseline. Contraceptive use by female participants should be consistent with local regulations regarding the methods of contraception for those participating in clinical studies. Exclusion criteria: Active chronic or acute infection requiring treatment with systemic antibiotics, antivirals, antiprotozoals, or antifungals within 2 weeks before the baseline visit or during the screening period. Known or suspected immunodeficiency, including history of invasive opportunistic infections Participants with active tuberculosis (TB) or non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection, or a history of incompletely treated TB will be excluded from the study unless it is well documented by a specialist that the participant has been adequately treated and can now start treatment with a biologic agent, in the medical judgment of the Investigator and/or infectious disease specialist. Known history of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-1 and HIV-2 infection or HIV seropositivity at the screening Participants with any of the following result at the screening: * Positive (or indeterminate) Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBs Ag) or, * Positive hepatitis B core antibody (HBc Ab) confirmed by positive hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA or, * Positive hepatitis C antibody (HCV Ab) confirmed by positive hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA. Presence of skin comorbidities that may interfere with study assessments History of malignancy within 5 years before the baseline visit History of systemic hypersensitivity or anaphylaxis to dupilumab or any other biologic therapy. Known or suspected alcohol and/or drug abuse. Diagnosed active endoparasitic infections; suspected or high risk of endoparasitic infection. Severe concomitant illness(es) that, in the Investigator's judgment, would adversely affect the participant's participation in the study. Participant with any other medical or psychological condition including relevant laboratory or electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities at screening Exposure to another systemic or topical investigative drug within a certain time period prior to Visit 1 (screening), Having used any of immunosuppressive/immunomodulating drugs and phototherapy within 4 weeks before the screening visit. Past Treatment with biologics as follows: * Any cell-depleting agents within 6 months before the screening visit. * Anti-IgE therapy within 4 months before the screening visit. * Other monoclonal antibodies (which are biological response modifiers): within 5 half-lives (if known) or 16 weeks before the screening visit (Visit 1), whichever is longer. History of important side effects to medium potency TCS Treatment with a live (attenuated) vaccine within 4 weeks before the baseline visit. Either intravenous immunoglobulin therapy and/or plasmapheresis within 30 days prior to screening visit. Planned or anticipated use of any prohibited medications and procedures during screening and study treatment period. Initiation of treatment of AD with prescription moisturizers or moisturizers containing additives such as ceramide, hyaluronic acid, urea, or filaggrin degradation products during the screening period Participation in a prior dupilumab clinical study or have been treated with commercially available dupilumab. The above information is not intended to contain all considerations relevant to a patient's potential participation in a clinical trial.