New eczema cream shows promise in major trial
NCT ID NCT05014568
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested a cream called tapinarof on 407 people aged 2 and older with moderate to severe eczema (atopic dermatitis). Participants applied the cream or a placebo once daily for 8 weeks. The goal was to see if the cream could clear or nearly clear the skin rash better than the placebo.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- tapinarof cream, 1%
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a new topical treatment option for people with moderate to severe eczema, potentially reducing symptoms like redness and itching.
- 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 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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407 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2021
- Finished
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Apr 2023
- 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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2 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: * Male and female subjects ages 2 and above with clinical diagnosis of AD * Subject with atopic dermatitis covering ≥5% and ≤ 35% of the BSA * A vIGA-AD score of ≥3 at screening and baseline * An EASI score of ≥6 at screening and baseline * Atopic dermatitis present for at least 6 months for ages 6 years old and above or 3 months for ages 2 to 5 years old * Female subjects of childbearing potential who are engaging in sexual activity that could lead to pregnancy should use acceptable birth control methods * Must not be pregnant * Subject, subject's parent, or legal representative must be capable of giving written informed consent/assent Exclusion Criteria: * Immunocompromised at screening * Chronic or acute systemic or superficial infection requiring treatment with systemic antibacterials or antifungals within one week prior to baseline visit * Significant dermatological or inflammatory condition other than AD that, in the Investigator's opinion, would make it difficult to interpret data or assessments during the study * Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≥2.0x the upper limit of normal (ULN). * Screening total bilirubin \> 1.5x ULN * Current or chronic history of liver disease * Current or history of cancer within 5 years except for adequately treated cutaneous basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma or carcinoma in situ of the cervix * Subjects who would not be considered suitable for topical therapy * Use of any prohibited medication or procedure within the indicated period before the baseline visit including other investigational product within 30 days or 5 half-lives of the investigational product (whichever is longer) * History of or ongoing serious illness or medical, physical, or psychiatric condition(s) that, in the Investigator's opinion, may interfere with the subject's participation in the study, interpretation of results, or ability to understand and give informed consent. * Pregnant or lactating females * History of sensitivity to the study medications, or components thereof or a history of drug or other allergy that, in the opinion of the Investigator or Medical Monitor, contraindicates their participation * Previous known participation in a clinical study with tapinarof (previously known as GSK2894512 and WBI-1001)
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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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Dermavant Investigative Site
Birmingham, Alabama, 35244, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Phoenix, Arizona, 85032, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Bryant, Arkansas, 72022, United States
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Beverly Hills, California, 90212, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Fountain Valley, California, 92708, United States
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Fremont, California, 94538, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Inglewood, California, 90301, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Los Angeles, California, 90017, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Mission Viejo, California, 92691, United States
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Sacramento, California, 95815, United States
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Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20037, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Boca Raton, Florida, 33431, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Boca Raton, Florida, 33486, United States
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Brandon, Florida, 33511, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Coral Gables, Florida, 33146, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Jacksonville, Florida, 32256, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Margate, Florida, 33063, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Miami, Florida, 33126, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Miami Lakes, Florida, 33014, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Orlando, Florida, 32801, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Pinellas Park, Florida, 33781, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Sweetwater, Florida, 33172, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Tampa, Florida, 33615, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Marietta, Georgia, 30060, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Sandy Springs, Georgia, 30328, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Savannah, Georgia, 31406, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Plainfield, Indiana, 46168, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Louisville, Kentucky, 40217, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Owensboro, Kentucky, 42301, United States
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Covington, Louisiana, 70433, United States
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Monroe, Louisiana, 71201, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Largo, Maryland, 20774, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Bay City, Michigan, 48706, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Clarkston, Michigan, 48346, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Warren, Michigan, 48088, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Ypsilanti, Michigan, 48197, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
New Brighton, Minnesota, 55112, United States
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Missoula, Montana, 59808, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Omaha, Nebraska, 68144, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Garden City, New York, 11530, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
New York, New York, 10075, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Bexley, Ohio, 43209, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73071, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73120, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Gresham, Oregon, 97030, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Portland, Oregon, 97223, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Greenville, South Carolina, 29615, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Knoxville, Tennessee, 37909, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Austin, Texas, 78745, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Bellaire, Texas, 77401, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Cypress, Texas, 77433, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Dallas, Texas, 75230, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Houston, Texas, 77098, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
San Antonio, Texas, 78218, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Richmond, Virginia, 23226, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3M 3Z4, Canada
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Burlington, Ontario, L7L 6W6, Canada
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 0Z4, Canada
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 1G5, Canada
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Oakville, Ontario, L6J 7W5, Canada
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Ottawa, Ontario, K2C 3N2, Canada
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Montreal, Quebec, H2X 2V1, Canada
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