New eczema cream shows promise in large trial
NCT ID NCT06238817
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a cream containing ruxolitinib on 241 adults with moderate atopic dermatitis (eczema) who had not gotten better with standard steroid creams. The goal was to see if the cream could improve skin clearing and reduce itching. The trial is now complete, and results will show how well the cream worked compared to a placebo cream.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ruxolitinib cream
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a new topical treatment option for adults with moderate eczema who haven't responded well to standard creams.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed Phase 3 trial, but results are not yet published. The cream may not work for everyone, and side effects like skin irritation or infection are possible.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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241 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2024
- Finished
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Oct 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 years and older
- 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: * Adults aged ≥ 18 years at screening (Note: Legal adult age for Korea is ≥ 19 years). * Diagnosis of AD as defined by the Hanifin and Rajka (1980) criteria. * AD duration of at least 2 years. * IGA score of 3 at screening and Day 1. * EASI score \> 7 at screening and Day 1. * Itch NRS score ≥ 4 at Day 1, defined as the average of the 7 days directly before Day 1, with Itch NRS values available for at least 4 of the 7 days. * %BSA (excluding the scalp) with AD involvement of at least 10% and up to 20% at screening and Day 1. * DLQI score \> 10 at screening and Day 1. * Documented recent history (within 12 months before the screening visit) of inadequate response, intolerance, or contraindication to TCSs and TCIs. * Agree to discontinue all agents used to treat AD from screening through the final follow up visit, except as outlined in the protocol. * Willingness to avoid pregnancy or fathering children based on the criteria as outlined in the protocol. Exclusion Criteria: * Unstable course of AD (spontaneously improving or rapidly deteriorating) as determined by the investigator in the 4 weeks prior to Day 1. * Concurrent conditions and history of other diseases as follows: * Immunocompromised (eg, lymphoma, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome). * Chronic or acute infection requiring treatment with systemic antibiotics, antivirals, antiparasitics, antiprotozoals, or antifungals within 2 weeks before Day 1. * Active acute bacterial, fungal, or viral skin infection (eg, herpes simplex, herpes zoster, chickenpox) within 1 week before Day 1. * Any other concomitant skin disorder (eg, generalized erythroderma, such as Netherton syndrome), pigmentation, or extensive scarring that, in the opinion of the investigator, may interfere with the evaluation of AD lesions or compromise participant safety. * Presence of AD lesions only on the hands or feet without prior history of involvement of other classic areas of involvement such as the face or the flexural folds. * Other types of eczema within the 6 months prior to screening. Note: Seborrheic dermatitis on the scalp is allowed, as the scalp will not be treated with study cream. * Current or history of hepatitis B or C virus infection. * Any serious illness or medical, physical, or psychiatric condition(s) that, in the investigator's opinion, would interfere with full participation in the study, including administration of study cream and attending required study visits; pose a significant risk to the participant; or interfere with interpretation of study data. * Any of the following clinical laboratory test results at screening: * Hemoglobin \< 10 g/dL. * Liver function tests: * AST or ALT ≥ 2 × ULN. * Alkaline phosphatase \> 1.5 × ULN. * Bilirubin \> 1.5 × ULN (isolated bilirubin \> 1.5 × ULN is acceptable if bilirubin is fractionated and direct bilirubin \< 35%) with the exception of Gilbert's disease. * Estimated glomerular filtration rate \< 30 mL/min/1.73 m2 (using the Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration equation). * Positive serology test results for HIV antibody. * Any other clinically significant laboratory result that, in the opinion of the investigator, poses a significant risk to the participant. * Use of any of the following treatments within the indicated washout period before Day 1: * 5 half-lives or 12 weeks, whichever is longer: biologic agents. For biologic agents with washout periods longer than 12 weeks (eg, rituximab), consult the medical monitor. * 4 weeks: systemic corticosteroids or adrenocorticotropic hormone analogs, cyclosporine, methotrexate, azathioprine, or other systemic immunosuppressive (eg, JAK inhibitors) or immunomodulating agents (eg, mycophenolate or tacrolimus). * 2 weeks or 5 half-lives, whichever is longer - strong systemic CYP3A4 inhibitors. * 2 weeks: immunizations with live-attenuated vaccines; sedating antihistamines unless on a long-term stable regimen (nonsedating antihistamines are permitted). Note: COVID-19 vaccination is allowed. • 1 week: use of other topical treatments for AD, other than bland emollients (eg, Aveeno creams, ointments, sprays, soap substitutes), such as antipruritics (eg, doxepin cream), corticosteroids, calcineurin inhibitors, PDE4 inhibitors, coal tar (shampoo), antibiotics, or antibacterial cleansing body wash/soap. Note: Diluted sodium hypochlorite "bleach" baths are allowed as long as they do not exceed 2 baths per week and their frequency remains the same throughout the study. * History of treatment failure with any systemic or topical JAK inhibitor (eg, ruxolitinib, tofacitinib, baricitinib, abrocitinib, upadacitinib) for AD or any other inflammatory condition. * Ultraviolet light therapy or prolonged exposure to natural or artificial sources of UV radiation (eg, sunlight or tanning booth) within 2 weeks prior to the baseline visit and/or intention to have such exposure during the study that is thought by the investigator to potentially impact the participant's AD. * Current treatment or treatment within 30 days or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) before baseline with another investigational medication or current enrollment in another investigational drug protocol. * In the opinion of the investigator, are unable or unlikely to comply with the administration schedule, study evaluations, and procedures (eg, eDiary compliance). 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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Ambulatory For Specialized Medical Help - Skin and Venereal Diseases
Sofia, 01407, Bulgaria
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Amphia Ziekenhuis, Molengracht
Breda, 04818, Netherlands
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Arlington Dermatology
Rolling Meadows, Illinois, 60008, United States
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Australian Clinical Research Network
Maroubra, New South Wales, 02035, Australia
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Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Federico Ii
Naples, 80131, Italy
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Best Skin Research
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, 17011, United States
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Bravis Ziekenhuis
Bergen op Zoom, 4624 VT, Netherlands
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Ceim Hospital Universitari Germans Trias I Pujol
Badalona, 08916, Spain
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Center For Clinical Studies Webster
Houston, Texas, 77004, United States
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Center For Dermatology Cosmetic and Laser Surgery
Fremont, California, 94538, United States
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Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nantes (Chu de Nantes) - Hotel-Dieu
Nantes, 44093, France
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Centre de Recherche Dermatologique Du Quebec Metropolitain
Québec, Quebec, G1V 4X7, Canada
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Centrum Badan Klinicznych Pi-House Sp. Z O.O.
Gdansk, 80-546, Poland
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Centrum Medyczne All-Med
Krakow, 30-033, Poland
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Centrum Medyczne Evimed
Warsaw, 02-625, Poland
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Centrum Medyczne Pratia Katowice
Katowice, 40-081, Poland
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Chu de Rouen - Hospital Charles Nicolle
Rouen, 76000, France
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Clinexpert Kft.
Budapest, 01033, Hungary
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Clinical Trials Sa
Campbelltown, South Australia, 05074, Australia
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Cliniques Universitaires Ucl Saint-Luc
Brussels, 01200, Belgium
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Dcc 'Alexandrovska', Eood
Sofia, 01431, Bulgaria
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Debreceni Egyetem Klinikai Kozpon Belgyogy Klinika
Debrecen, 04032, Hungary
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Dermatologie Handelskaai
Kortrijk, 08500, Belgium
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Dermatologie Potsdam Mvz Gmbh
Potsdam, 14467, Germany
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Dermatology & Skin Care Clinic
Buochs, 06374, Switzerland
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Dermatology Research Institute Inc.
Calgary, Alberta, T2J 7E1, Canada
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Dermmedica Sp. Z O.O.
Wroclaw, 51-503, Poland
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Diagnostic Consultative Center Xxviii
Sofia, 01592, Bulgaria
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Dr. Chih-Ho Hong Medical Inc.
Surrey, British Columbia, V3R 6A7, Canada
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Dr. Irina Turchin Pc Inc.
Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3B 1G9, Canada
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Encore Medical Research, Llc Hollywood
Hollywood, Florida, 33021, United States
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Entrust Clinical Research
Miami, Florida, 33176, United States
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Etg Lublin
Lublin, 20-412, Poland
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Fachklinik Bad Bentheim Dermatologie
Bad Bentheim, 48455, Germany
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First Oc Dermatology
Fountain Valley, California, 92708, United States
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Fondazione Irccs Ca Granda Ospedale Maggiore
Milan, 20122, Italy
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Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli Irccs
Rome, 00168, Italy
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Ghicl - Hôpital Saint-Vincent de Paul
Lille, 59020, France
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Grand Hopital de Charleroi
Gilly, 06060, Belgium
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Guys Hospital
London, SE1 9RT, United Kingdom
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Hospices Civils de Lyon Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud
Pierre-Bénite, 69495, France
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Hospital Infanta Leonor
Madrid, 28031, Spain
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Hospital Marina Baixa
Villajoyosa, 03570, Spain
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Hospital Universitario de La Paz
Madrid, 28046, Spain
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Hospital de La Santa Creu I Sant Pau
Barcelona, 08041, Spain
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Hospital de Manises
Manises, 46940, Spain
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Inselspital Universitatsklinik Fur Medizinische Onkologie
Bern, 03010, Switzerland
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International Clinical Research Tennessee Llc
Murfreesboro, Tennessee, 37130, United States
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Irccs Istituto Clinico Humanitas
Rozzano, 20089, Italy
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Klinika Ambroziak Dermatologia
Warsaw, 02-953, Poland
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Lane Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery
Columbus, Georgia, 31904, United States
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Lynderm Research Inc
Markham, Ontario, L3P 1X3, Canada
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Lynn Institute of the Ozarks
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72204, United States
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Marietta Dermatology the Skin Cancer Center Marietta
Marietta, Georgia, 30060, United States
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Medderm Associates, Inc
San Diego, California, 92103, United States
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Medical Center Assoc. Prof. Vasilev
Sofia, 01618, Bulgaria
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Medical Center Hera Eood
Sofia, 01510, Bulgaria
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Medical Center Medconsult Pleven Ood
Pleven, 05800, Bulgaria
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Mhat Dr. Tota Venkova Ad
Gabrovo, 05300, Bulgaria
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North Sound Dermatology
Mill Creek, Washington, 98012, United States
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Northampton General Hospital
Northampton, NN1 5BD, United Kingdom
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Northshore University Healthsystem
Skokie, Illinois, 60077, United States
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Oakland Hills Dermatology Pc
Auburn Hills, Michigan, 48326, United States
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Obudai Egeszsegugyi Centrum Kft.
Budapest, 01036, Hungary
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Paratus Clinical Research, Woden
Phillip, 02606, Australia
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Pratia McM Krakow
Krakow, 30-727, Poland
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Praxis Fuer Haut- Und Geschlechtskrankheiten Dr. Med. Thomas Wildfeuer Und Partner
Berlin, 13055, Germany
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Premier Specialists Pty Ltd
Kogarah, New South Wales, 02217, Australia
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Rainey and Finklea Dermatology
San Antonio, Texas, 78213, United States
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Revival Research Institute, Llc Troy
Troy, Michigan, 48084, United States
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Santa Sp. Z O.O. Santa Familia Ptg Lodz
Lodz, 90-302, Poland
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Semmelweis Egyetem
Budapest, 01085, Hungary
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Skin Centre For Dermatology
Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 5K2, Canada
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Skin Health Institute Inc.
Carlton, Victoria, 03053, Australia
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Skincare Studio Dermatology Centre
St. John's, A1E 1V4, Canada
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Solumed Centrum Medyczne
Poznan, 60-529, Poland
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Szegedi Tudomanyegyetem Aok Szent-Gyorgyi Albert Klinikai Kozpont
Szeged, 06720, Hungary
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Texas Dermatology Research Center
Plano, Texas, 75025, United States
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Twoja Przychodnia - Szczecinskie Centrum Medyczne
Szczecin, 71- 500, Poland
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Ulb Hospital Erasme
Brussels, 01070, Belgium
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Universita Degli Studi Della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli
Naples, 80131, Italy
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Universitaetsklinikum Augsburg Sued
Augsburg, 86179, Germany
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Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
Groningen, 9713GZ, Netherlands
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Universitair Ziekenhuis Antwerpen (Uza)
Edegem, 02650, Belgium
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Universitair Ziekenhuis Gent (Uz Gent)
Ghent, 09000, Belgium
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Universitatsklinikum Munster
Münster, 48149, Germany
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Universitatsspital Basel
Basel, CH-4055, Switzerland
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Universitatsspital Zurich
Zurich, 08091, Switzerland
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University Hospital Plymouth
Plymouth, PL6 8DH, United Kingdom
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University Hospital of Saint Etienne
Saint-Etienne, 42055, France
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Veracity Clinical Research
Woolloongabba, Queensland, 04102, Australia
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Walsall Manor Hospital
Walsall, WS2 9PS, United Kingdom
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West Middlesex University Hospital
Isleworth, TW7 6AF, United Kingdom
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Wiseman Dermatology Research Inc
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3M 3Z4, Canada
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