New eczema cream shows promise in large trial
NCT ID NCT05032859
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested a cream called tapinarof in 406 people aged 2 and older with moderate to severe eczema. Participants applied the cream or a placebo once daily for 8 weeks. The main goal was to see if the cream could make skin clear or almost clear. Results are being analyzed to determine how well it works and if it is safe.
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, helping clear skin and reduce symptoms.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed Phase 3 trial, but results may not apply to all patients. Side effects or lack of long-term benefit are possible, and the cream may not work for everyone.
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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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406 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2021
- Finished
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Feb 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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Dermanvant Investigative Site
Brooklyn, New York, 11203, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Birmingham, Alabama, 35244, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Scottsdale, Arizona, 85255, United States
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Scottsdale, Arizona, 85260, United States
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Fort Smith, Arkansas, 72916, United States
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Cerritos, California, 90702, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Huntington Beach, California, 92647, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Lancaster, California, 93534, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Long Beach, California, 90806, United States
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Los Angeles, California, 90045, United States
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San Diego, California, 92123, United States
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San Francisco, California, 94115, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Santa Ana, California, 92701, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Santa Monica, California, 90404, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Boca Raton, Florida, 33428, United States
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Delray Beach, Florida, 33484, United States
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Jacksonville, Florida, 32256, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Miami, Florida, 33165, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Miami, Florida, 33173, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Miami Lakes, Florida, 33014, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Tampa, Florida, 33607, United States
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Snellville, Georgia, 30078, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Evansville, Indiana, 47715, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Overland Park, Kansas, 66210, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Lexington, Kentucky, 40517, United States
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Louisville, Kentucky, 40241, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70808, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70809, United States
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New Orleans, Louisiana, 70115, United States
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Rockville, Maryland, 20850, United States
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Detroit, Michigan, 48202, United States
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Lincoln, Nebraska, 68516, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Omaha, Nebraska, 68114, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89148, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
East Windsor, New Jersey, 08520, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Watertown, New York, 13601, United States
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Charlotte, North Carolina, 28277, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Dayton, Ohio, 45414, United States
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Mason, Ohio, 45040, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Mayfield Heights, Ohio, 44124, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74114, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Medford, Oregon, 97504, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Portland, Oregon, 97210, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
East Greenwich, Rhode Island, 02818, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Anderson, South Carolina, 29621, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
North Charleston, South Carolina, 29420, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Spartanburg, South Carolina, 29303, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Memphis, Tennessee, 38119, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Bellaire, Texas, 77401, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Dripping Springs, Texas, 78620, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Grapevine, Texas, 76051, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Houston, Texas, 77004, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Houston, Texas, 77061, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
San Antonio, Texas, 78213, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Webster, Texas, 77598, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Spokane, Washington, 99202, United States
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Surrey, British Columbia, V3R 6A7, Canada
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Barrie, Ontario, L4M 7G1, Canada
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Markham, Ontario, L3P 1X3, Canada
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Waterloo, Ontario, N2J 1C4, Canada
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Dermavant Investigative Site
Windsor, Ontario, N8W 1E6, Canada
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