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Tralokinumab Monotherapy for Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis - ECZTRA 2 (ECZema TRAlokinumab Trial no. 2)

NCT03160885 — Phase 3, Completed, 794 participants, LEO Pharma

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A Randomised, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Phase 3 Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Tralokinumab Monotherapy in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis Who Are Candidates for Systemic Therapy

RegistryNCT03160885, acronym ECZTRA 2
StatusCompleted
PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional; randomized, parallel, masking: double, treatment
Enrollment794 (Actual)
SponsorLEO Pharma (Industry)
ConditionsAtopic Dermatitis
InterventionsTralokinumab, Placebo (Drug)
Datesstart 2017-06-12, primary completion 2018-09-04, completion 2019-08-14, first posted 2017-05-19, last updated 2025-03-11
Locations115 sites in United States, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Italy, Poland, Russia, South Korea and 1 more countries

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-Summary

Primary objective:

To evaluate the efficacy of tralokinumab compared with placebo in treating moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD).

Secondary objectives:

To evaluate the efficacy of tralokinumab on severity and extent of AD, itch, and health related quality of life compared with placebo.

Maintenance objective:

To evaluate maintenance of effect with continued tralokinumab dosing up to 52 weeks compared to placebo for subjects achieving clinical response at Week 16.

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+Detailed description

Subjects found eligible following the screening period were randomized 3:1 to initial treatment with tralokinumab 300 mg every 2 weeks (Q2W) or placebo. Randomization was stratified by region (Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America) and disease severity (Investigator's Global Assessment \[IGA\] 3 or 4).

Subjects achieving a clinical response at Week 16 (defined as IGA of 0 or 1 on a 5-point scale ranging from 0 \[clear\] to 4 \[severe\], or at least 75% reduction in Eczema Area and Severity Index \[EASI\] score from baseline \[EASI75\]) continued into maintenance treatment that continued until Week 52.

Subjects randomized to tralokinumab in the initial treatment period and who achieved a clinical response at Week 16 (defined by IGA 0 or 1, or EASI75) were re-randomized 2:2:1 to one of the following Q2W maintenance regimens stratified by region (Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America) and IGA response at Week 16 (IGA 0/1 or IGA >1):

* Tralokinumab 300 mg Q2W.
* Tralokinumab 300 mg Q4W (alternating dose administrations tralokinumab 300 mg and placebo).
* Placebo.

Subjects randomized to placebo in the initial treatment period who achieved a clinical response at Week 16 (defined by IGA 0 or 1, or EASI75) continued to receive placebo Q2W in the maintenance treatment period.

Subjects not achieving a clinical response at Week 16 as well as those who met the criteria listed below during maintenance treatment were transferred to open-label tralokinumab 300 mg Q2W treatment with optional use of topical corticosteroid (TCS) up to Week 52.

Transfer to open-label treatment during maintenance:

Subjects with IGA=0 at Week 16: IGA of at least 2 and not achieved EASI75 over at least a 4-week period (i.e. over 3 consecutive visits).

Subjects with IGA=1 at Week 16: IGA of at least 3 and not achieved EASI75 over at least a 4-week period (i.e. over 3 consecutive visits).

Subjects with IGA >1 at Week 16: not achieved EASI75 over at least a 4-week period (i.e. over 3 consecutive visits).

Subjects transferring to open-label treatment had the option to self-administer tralokinumab in their home after adequate training (at 3 dosing visits in the open-label period after additional consent has been obtained) by site staff at the investigator's discretion.

After completion of the maintenance treatment period (or open-label treatment), all subjects, except for those who entered the open-label long-term extension trial, continued in a 14-week off-treatment follow-up period for the assessment of safety and anti-drug antibody (ADA).

+Arms and interventions

ArmTypeInterventionsDescription
Initial treatment period - Tralokinumab Q2WExperimentalDrug: TralokinumabWeek 0 to Week 16 Two subcutaneous (SC) injections of tralokinumab as a loading dose on Day 0, followed by a SC injection of tralokinumab Q2W regimen for 16 weeks
Initial treatment period - PlaceboPlacebo comparatorDrug: PlaceboWeek 0 to Week 16 (Initial treatment period): Two subcutaneous (SC) injections of placebo as a loading dose on Day 0 followed by a SC injection of placebo Q2W regimen for 16 weeks
Maintenance treatment period - Tralokinumab Q2WExperimentalDrug: TralokinumabWeek 16 to Week 52 Tralokinumab responders from the initial treatment period re-randomised at Week 16 and administered tralokinumab maintenance subcutaneous injection regimen Q2W for 36 weeks
Maintenance treatment period - Tralokinumab Q4WExperimentalDrug: Tralokinumab; Drug: PlaceboWeek 16 to Week 52 Tralokinumab responders from the initial treatment period re-randomised at Week 16 and administered tralokinumab maintenance subcutaneous injection regimen Q4W for 36 weeks. Participants in this group receive alternating doses of tralokinumab SC injection and placebo SC injection every 2 weeks
Maintenance treatment period - PlaceboPlacebo comparatorDrug: PlaceboWeek 16 to Week 52 Tralokinumab responders from initial treatment period randomised at Week 16 and administered placebo subcutaneous maintenance injection for 36 weeks
Maintenance treatment period - Placebo (tralokinumab naive)Placebo comparatorDrug: PlaceboWeek 16 to Week 52 Placebo responders from the initial treatment period re-assigned at Week 16 and administered placebo maintenance subcutaneous injection regimen Q2W for 36 weeks
Open-label treatment - Tralokinumab 300 mg Q2W + optional TCSExperimentalDrug: TralokinumabWeek 16 to Week 52 Subjects receiving initial treatment with tralokinumab Q2W or placebo Q2W assigned to open-label treatment at Week 16 and administered tralokinumab subcutaneous (SC) injection + optional TCS* regimen Q2W OR Subjects receiving maintenance treatment with tralokinumab Q2W/Q4W or placebo assigned to open-label treatment after Week 16 and administered tralokinumab SC injection + optional TCS regimen Q2W • TCS = topical corticosteroids
  • Tralokinumab (Drug): Tralokinumab is a human recombinant monoclonal antibody of the IgG4 subclass that specifically binds to human IL-13 and blocks interaction with the IL-13 receptors. It is presented as a liquid formulation for subcutaneous (SC) administration
  • Placebo (Drug): Placebo contains the same excipients, in the same concentration only lacking tralokinumab

+Outcome measures

Primary outcomes

  • Subjects With Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) Score of 0 (Clear) or 1 (Almost Clear) at Week 16. [At Week 16]: The IGA is an instrument used in clinical trials to rate the severity of the subject's global AD and is based on a 5-point scale ranging from 0 (clear) to 4 (severe).
  • Subjects Achieving at Least 75% Reduction in Eczema Area and Severity Index [EASI]. [At Week 16]: The EASI is a validated measure used in clinical practice and clinical trials to assess the severity and extent of AD. The EASI is a composite index with scores ranging from 0 to 72, with higher values indicating more severe and/or more extensive condition.

Secondary outcomes

  • Reduction of Worst Daily Pruritus Numeric Rating Scale (Weekly Average) of at Least 4 From Baseline to Week 16. [Week 0 to Week 16]: Subjects will assess their worst itch severity over the past 24 hours using an 11 point NRS ('Worst Daily Pruritus NRS') with 0 indicating 'no itch' and 10 indicating 'worst itch imaginable'.
  • Change in Scoring Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD) From Baseline to Week 16. [Week 0 to Week 16]: The SCORAD is a validated tool to evaluate the extent and severity of AD lesions, along with subjective symptoms. The maximum total score is 103, with higher values indicating more severe disease.
  • Change in Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) Score From Baseline to Week 16. [Week 0 to Week 16]: The DLQI is a validated questionnaire with content specific to those with dermatology conditions. It consists of 10 items addressing the subject's perception of the impact of their skin disease on different aspects of their quality of life (QoL) over the last week such as dermatology-related symptoms and feelings, daily activities, leisure, work or school, personal relationships, and the treatment. Each item is scored on a 4 point Likert scale (0 = not at all/not relevant; 1 = a little; 2 = a lot; 3 = very much). The total score is the sum of the 10 items (0 to 30); a high score is indicative of a poor QoL.
  • Subjects With Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) Score of 0 (Clear) or 1 (Almost Clear) at Week 52 Among Subjects With IGA of 0/1 at Week 16 [At Week 52]: The IGA is an instrument used in clinical trials to rate the severity of the subject's global AD and is based on a 5-point scale ranging from 0 (clear) to 4 (severe).
  • Subjects With at Least 75% Reduction in Eczema Area and Severity Index [EASI] at Week 52 Among Subjects With EASI75 at Week 16 [At Week 52]: The EASI is a validated measure used in clinical practice and clinical trials to assess the severity and extent of AD. The EASI is a composite index with scores ranging from 0 to 72, with higher values indicating more severe and/or more extensive condition.
  • Safety and Tolerability: Adverse Event (AE) /Serious Adverse Event (SAE) Frequency [Week 0 to Week 16]: Overall summary of AEs and SAEs during the Initial treatment period is presented. For list of AEs and SAEs by MedDRA system organ class (SOC) and preferred term (PT) during the entire trial period (including safety follow-up), see Adverse Events Overview section.
  • Frequency of Anti-drug Antibodies [Week 0 to Week 16]: Anti-tralokinumab antibody levels were analysed using a validated bioanalytical method
  • Subjects Achieving at Least 50% Reduction in Eczema Area and Severity Index [EASI] at Week 16 [At Week 16]: The EASI is a validated measure used in clinical practice and clinical trials to assess the severity and extent of AD. The EASI is a composite index with scores ranging from 0 to 72, with higher values indicating more severe and/or more extensive condition.
  • Subjects Achieving at Least 90% Reduction in Eczema Area and Severity Index [EASI] at Week 16. [At Week 16]: The EASI is a validated measure used in clinical practice and clinical trials to assess the severity and extent of AD. The EASI is a composite index with scores ranging from 0 to 72, with higher values indicating more severe and/or more extensive condition.
  • Change From Baseline to Week 16 in Eczema Area and Severity Index [EASI] Score [At Week 16]: The EASI is a validated measure used in clinical practice and clinical trials to assess the severity and extent of AD. The EASI is a composite index with scores ranging from 0 to 72, with higher values indicating more severe and/or more extensive condition.
  • Subjects Achieving at Least 75% Reduction in Scoring Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD) at Week 16. [At Week 16]: The SCORAD is a validated tool to evaluate the extent and severity of AD lesions, along with subjective symptoms. The maximum total score is 103, with higher values indicating more severe disease.
  • Subjects Achieving at Least 50% Reduction in Scoring Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD) at Week 16. [At Week 16]: The SCORAD is a validated tool to evaluate the extent and severity of AD lesions, along with subjective symptoms. The maximum total score is 103, with higher values indicating more severe disease.
  • Change From Baseline to Week 16 in Worst Daily Pruritus NRS (Weekly Average). [Baseline to Week 16]: Subjects will assess their worst itch severity over the past 24 hours using an 11 point NRS ('Worst Daily Pruritus NRS') with 0 indicating 'no itch' and 10 indicating 'worst itch imaginable'
  • Reduction of Worst Daily Pruritus NRS (Weekly Average) ≥3 From Baseline to Week 16. [Baseline to Week 16]: Subjects will assess their worst itch severity over the past 24 hours using an 11 point NRS ('Worst Daily Pruritus NRS') with 0 indicating 'no itch' and 10 indicating 'worst itch imaginable'.
  • Reduction From Baseline to Week 16 of Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) of ≥4 Points Among Subjects With Baseline DLQI ≥4. [Baseline to Week 16]: The DLQI is a validated questionnaire with content specific to those with dermatology conditions. It consists of 10 items addressing the subject's perception of the impact of their skin disease on different aspects of their QoL over the last week such as dermatology related symptoms and feelings, daily activities, leisure, work or school, personal relationships, and the treatment. Each item is scored on a 4 point Likert scale (0 = not at all/not relevant; 1 = a little; 2 = a lot; 3 = very much). The total score is the sum of the 10 items (0 to 30); a high score is indicative of a poor QoL.

+Eligibility

Sex: All, ages: 18 Years to any

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Written informed consent and any locally required authorisation obtained from the subject prior to performing any protocol-related procedures, including screening evaluations.
2. Age 18 and above.
3. Diagnosis of AD as defined by the Hanifin and Rajka (1980) criteria for AD (33; Appendix 5).
4. Diagnosis of AD for ≥1 year.
5. Subjects who have a recent history (within 1 year before the screening visit) of inadequate response to treatment with topical medications or for whom topical treatments are otherwise medically inadvisable (e.g., due to important side effects or safety risks).

   * Inadequate response is defined as failure to achieve and maintain remission or a low disease activity state (comparable to IGA 0=clear to 2=mild) despite treatment with a daily regimen of TCS of medium to higher potency (±TCI as appropriate), applied for at least 28 days or for the maximum duration recommended by the product prescribing information (e.g., 14 days for super potent TCS), whichever is shorter.
   * Subjects with documented systemic treatment for AD in the past year are also considered as inadequate responders to topical treatments and are potentially eligible for treatment with tralokinumab after appropriate washout.
   * Important side effects or safety risks are those that outweigh the potential treatment benefits and include intolerance to treatment, hypersensitivity reactions, significant skin atrophy, and systemic effects, as assessed by the investigator or by the subject's treating physician.
6. AD involvement of ≥10% body surface area at screening and baseline (visit 3).
7. An EASI score of ≥12 at screening and 16 at baseline.
8. An IGA score of ≥3 at screening and at baseline.
9. A Worst Daily Pruritus numeric rating scale (NRS) average score of ≥4 during the week prior to baseline.

   • Worst Daily Pruritus NRS at baseline will be calculated from daily assessments of worst itch severity (Worst Daily Pruritus NRS) during the 7 days immediately preceding randomisation (Day 6 to 0). A minimum of 4 Worst Daily Pruritus NRS scores out of the 7 days is required to calculate the baseline average score. For subjects who do not have at least 4 scores reported during the 7 days immediately preceding the planned randomisation date, randomisation should be postponed until this requirement is met, but without exceeding the 6 weeks maximum duration for screening.
10. Subjects must have applied a stable dose of emollient twice daily (or more, as needed) for at least 14 days before randomisation (refer to exclusion criterion no. 8 for limitations regarding emollients).
11. Women of childbearing potential must use a highly effective* form of birth control (confirmed by the investigator) throughout the trial and at least for 16 weeks (5 half lives) after last administration of IMP.

    * A highly effective method of birth control is defined as one which results in a low failure rate (less than 1% per year) such as bilateral tubal occlusion, intrauterine device (IUD), intrauterine hormone-releasing system (IUS), combined (oestrogen and progestogen containing) hormonal contraception associated with inhibition of ovulation (oral, intravaginal, transdermal), progestogen-only hormonal contraception associated with inhibition of ovulation (oral, injectable, implantable), sexual abstinence (when this is in line with the preferred and usual life style of the subject), vasectomised partner (given that the subject is monogamous). The subjects must have used the contraceptive method continuously for at least 1 month prior to the pregnancy test at baseline. A female is defined as not being of child-bearing potential if she is postmenopausal (at least 12 months with no menses without an alternative medical cause prior to screening), or surgically sterile (hysterectomy, bilateral salpingectomy or bilateral oophorectomy).

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Concurrent enrolment in another clinical trial where the subject is receiving an IMP.
2. Previous randomisation in tralokinumab trials.
3. Active dermatologic conditions that may confound the diagnosis of AD or would interfere with assessment of treatment, such as scabies, cutaneous lymphoma, or psoriasis.
4. Known active allergic or irritant contact dermatitis that is likely to interfere with the assessment of severity of AD.
5. Use of tanning beds or phototherapy (narrow band ultraviolet B \[NBUVB\], ultraviolet B \[UVB\], ultraviolet A1 \[UVA1\], psoralen + ultraviolet A \[PUVA\]), within 6 weeks prior to randomisation.
6. Treatment with the following medications within 4 weeks prior to randomisation:

   * Systemic immunosuppressive/immunomodulating drugs (e.g. methotrexate, cyclosporine, azathioprine, mycophenolate mofetil, Janus kinase inhibitors etc.).
   * Systemic corticosteroid use (excludes topical, inhaled, or intranasal delivery).
   * Three or more bleach baths during any week within the 4 weeks.
7. Treatment with the following medications within 2 weeks prior to randomisation

   * TCS.
   * TCI.
   * Topical PDE 4 inhibitor.
8. Initiation of treatment of AD with prescription emollients or emollients containing additives such as ceramide, hyaluronic acid, urea, or filaggrin degradation products during the screening period (subjects may continue using stable doses of such emollients if initiated before the screening visit).
9. Receipt of live attenuated vaccines 30 days prior to the date of randomisation and during the trial including the safety follow-up period.

   • Receipt of inactive/killed vaccinations (e.g. inactive influenza) are allowed, provided they are not administered within 5 days before/after any study visit.
10. Receipt of any marketed (i.e. immunoglobulin, anti-IgE) or investigational biologic agent, including dupilumab:

    * Any cell-depleting agents including but not limited to rituximab: within 6 months prior to randomisation, or until lymphocyte count returns to normal, whichever is longer.
    * Other biologics: within 3 months or 5 half-lives, whichever is longer, prior to randomisation.
11. Receipt of any investigational non-biologic agent within 5 half-lives prior to randomisation.
12. Receipt of blood products within 4 weeks prior to screening.
13. Major surgery within 8 weeks prior to screening, or planned in-patient surgery or hospitalisation during the trial period.
14. Known or suspected allergy or reaction to any component of the IMP formulation.
15. History of any active skin infection within 1 week prior to randomisation.
16. History of a clinically significant infection within 4 weeks prior to randomisation which, in the opinion of the investigator or sponsor's medical expert, may compromise the safety of the subject in the trial, interfere with evaluation of the IMP, or reduce the subject's ability to participate in the trial. Clinically significant infections are defined as:

    * a systemic infection.
    * a serious skin infection requiring parenteral (intravenous or intramuscular) antibiotics, antiviral, or antifungal medication.
17. A helminth parasitic infection within 6 months prior to the date informed consent is obtained that has not been treated with, or has failed to respond to, standard of care therapy.
18. History of anaphylaxis following any biologic therapy.
19. History of immune complex disease.
20. History of cancer:

    * Subjects who have had basal cell carcinoma, localised squamous cell carcinoma of the skin or in situ carcinoma of the cervix are eligible provided that the subject is in remission and curative therapy was completed at least 12 months prior to the date informed consent was obtained.
    * Subjects who have had other malignancies are eligible provided that the subject is in remission and curative therapy was completed at least 5 years prior to the date informed consent was obtained.
21. Tuberculosis requiring treatment within the 12 months prior to screening. Evaluation will be according to local guidelines as per local standard of care.
22. History of any known primary immunodeficiency disorder including a positive human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) test at screening, or the subject taking antiretroviral medications as determined by medical history and/or subject's verbal report.
23. History of chronic alcohol or drug abuse within 12 months prior to screening, or any condition associated with poor compliance as judged by the investigator.
24. History of attempted suicide or is at significant risk of suicide (either in the opinion of the investigator or defined as a "yes" to suicidal ideation questions no. 4 or 5 or answering "yes" to suicidal behaviour on the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale \[C-SSRS\] Screening version).
25. Any disorder, including but not limited to, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, hepatic, renal, neurological, musculoskeletal, infectious, endocrine, metabolic, haematological, immunological, psychiatric, or major physical impairment that is not stable, in the opinion of the investigator, and could:

    * Affect the safety of the subject throughout the trial.
    * Influence the findings of the trial or their interpretations.
    * Impede the subject's ability to complete the entire duration of trial.
26. Any clinically significant abnormal findings in physical examination, vital signs, electrocardiogram (ECG), haematology, clinical chemistry, or urinalysis during the screening period, which in the opinion of the investigator, may put the subject at risk because of his/her participation in the trial, or may influence the results of the trial, or the subject's ability to complete entire duration of the trial.
27. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) level ≥2.0 times the ULN (upper limit of normal) at screening.
28. Positive hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), hepatitis B surface antibody (HBsAb), hepatitis B core antibody (HBcAb) or hepatitis C virus antibody (anti-HCV) serology at screening. Subjects with positive HBsAb may be randomised provided they are hepatitis B vaccinated and have negative HBsAg and HBcAb.
29. Subjects who are not willing to abstain from donating blood and/or plasma from the time of informed consent and for 16 weeks (5 half-lives) after last dose of IMP.
30. Subjects who are legally institutionalised.
31. Pregnant, breastfeeding, or lactating women.
32. Employees of the trial site or any other individuals directly involved with the planning or conduct of the trial, or immediate family members of such individuals.

+Posted results

Participant flow

MilestoneInitial Treatment Period - Tralokinumab 300 mg Q2WInitial Treatment Period - Placebo Q2WMaintenance Treatment Period - Tralokinumab 300 mg Q2WMaintenance Treatment Period - Tralokinumab 300 mg Q4WMaintenance Treatment Period - Placebo Q2WMaintenance Treatment Period -Placebo Q2W - Tralokinumab NaiveOpen-label Treatment -Tralokinumab 300 mg Q2W + Optional TCS
Started59320100000
Completed55817900000
Not completed352200000

Outcome results

  • Subjects With Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) Score of 0 (Clear) or 1 (Almost Clear) at Week 16. (Primary), Count of participants, Participants: Tralokinumab 300 mg Q2W 131; Placebo Q2W 22 (p <0.001)
  • Subjects Achieving at Least 75% Reduction in Eczema Area and Severity Index [EASI]. (Primary), Count of participants, Participants: Tralokinumab 300 mg Q2W 196; Placebo Q2W 23 (p <0.001)
  • Reduction of Worst Daily Pruritus Numeric Rating Scale (Weekly Average) of at Least 4 From Baseline to Week 16. (Secondary), Count of participants, Participants: Tralokinumab 300 mg Q2W 144; Placebo Q2W 19 (p <0.001)
  • Change in Scoring Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD) From Baseline to Week 16. (Secondary), Least squares mean, units on a scale: Tralokinumab 300 mg Q2W -28.1 +/- 0.92; Placebo Q2W -14.0 +/- 1.79 (p <0.001)
  • Change in Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) Score From Baseline to Week 16. (Secondary), Least squares mean, units on a scale: Tralokinumab 300 mg Q2W -8.8 +/- 0.30; Placebo Q2W -4.9 +/- 0.60 (p <0.001)
  • Subjects With Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) Score of 0 (Clear) or 1 (Almost Clear) at Week 52 Among Subjects With IGA of 0/1 at Week 16 (Secondary), Count of participants, Participants: Tralokinumab 300 mg Q2W 32; Tralokinumab 300 mg Q4W 22; Placebo Q2W 7 (p 0.004)
  • Subjects With at Least 75% Reduction in Eczema Area and Severity Index [EASI] at Week 52 Among Subjects With EASI75 at Week 16 (Secondary), Count of participants, Participants: Tralokinumab 300 mg Q2W 43; Tralokinumab 300 mg Q4W 38; Placebo Q2W 9 (p <0.001)
  • Safety and Tolerability: Adverse Event (AE) /Serious Adverse Event (SAE) Frequency (Secondary), Count of participants, Participants: Initial Treatment Period - Tralokinumab 300 mg Q2W 364; Initial Treatment Period - Placebo Q2W 132
  • Frequency of Anti-drug Antibodies (Secondary), Count of participants, Participants: Initial Treatment Period - Tralokinumab 300 mg Q2W 10; Initial Treatment Period - Placebo Q2W 3
  • Subjects Achieving at Least 50% Reduction in Eczema Area and Severity Index [EASI] at Week 16 (Secondary), Count of participants, Participants: Tralokinumab 300 mg Q2W 295; Placebo Q2W 41 (p <0.001)
  • Subjects Achieving at Least 90% Reduction in Eczema Area and Severity Index [EASI] at Week 16. (Secondary), Count of participants, Participants: Tralokinumab 300 mg Q2W 108; Placebo Q2W 11 (p <0.001)
  • Change From Baseline to Week 16 in Eczema Area and Severity Index [EASI] Score (Secondary), Least squares mean, units on a scale: Tralokinumab 300 mg Q2W -16.9 (-18.0 to -15.8); Placebo Q2W -7.0 (-9.1 to -5.0) (p <0.001)
  • Subjects Achieving at Least 75% Reduction in Scoring Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD) at Week 16. (Secondary), Count of participants, Participants: Tralokinumab 300 mg Q2W 68; Placebo Q2W 7 (p <0.001)
  • Subjects Achieving at Least 50% Reduction in Scoring Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD) at Week 16. (Secondary), Count of participants, Participants: Tralokinumab 300 mg Q2W 198; Placebo Q2W 29 (p <0.001)
  • Change From Baseline to Week 16 in Worst Daily Pruritus NRS (Weekly Average). (Secondary), Least squares mean, units on a scale: Tralokinumab 300 mg Q2W -2.9 (-3.1 to -2.6); Placebo Q2W -1.6 (-2.0 to -1.2) (p <0.001)
  • Reduction of Worst Daily Pruritus NRS (Weekly Average) ≥3 From Baseline to Week 16. (Secondary), Count of participants, Participants: Tralokinumab 300 mg Q2W 199; Placebo Q2W 28 (p <0.001)
  • Reduction From Baseline to Week 16 of Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) of ≥4 Points Among Subjects With Baseline DLQI ≥4. (Secondary), Count of participants, Participants: Tralokinumab 300 mg Q2W 325; Placebo Q2W 54 (p <0.001)

Adverse events

Time frame: Initial Treatment Period: Week 0 to Week 16; Maintenance Treatment Period: Week 16 to Week 52; Open-label Treatment: Week 16 to Week 52; Safety follow-up Period (All treatment arms): Week 52 to Week 66

ArmDeathsSerious adverse eventsOther adverse events
Initial Period - Tralokinumab Q2W0/592 (0.0%)10/592 (1.7%)202/592 (34.1%)
Initial Period - Placebo0/200 (0.0%)5/200 (2.5%)89/200 (44.5%)
Maintenance Period - Tralokinumab Q2W0/91 (0.0%)0/91 (0.0%)37/91 (40.7%)
Maintenance Period - Tralokinumab Q4W0/89 (0.0%)3/89 (3.4%)28/89 (31.5%)
Maintenance Period - Placebo0/46 (0.0%)0/46 (0.0%)21/46 (45.7%)
Maintenance Period - Placebo - Tralokinumab Naive0/31 (0.0%)0/31 (0.0%)9/31 (29.0%)
Open-label Period - Tralokinumab Q2W + Optional TCS0/558 (0.0%)16/558 (2.9%)226/558 (40.5%)
Safety Follow-up0/641 (0.0%)4/641 (0.6%)28/641 (4.4%)

Serious adverse events by term

TermOrgan systemInitial Period - Tralokinumab Q2WInitial Period - PlaceboMaintenance Period - Tralokinumab Q2WMaintenance Period - Tralokinumab Q4WMaintenance Period - PlaceboMaintenance Period - Placebo - Tralokinumab NaiveOpen-label Period - Tralokinumab Q2W + Optional TCSSafety Follow-up
Benign ethnic neutropeniaBlood and lymphatic system disorders0/5920/2000/910/890/460/311/5580/641
PericarditisCardiac disorders0/5921/2000/910/890/460/310/5580/641
Cataract subcapsularEye disorders0/5921/2000/910/890/460/310/5580/641
Retinal detachmentEye disorders0/5920/2000/910/890/460/311/5580/641
Abdominal painGastrointestinal disorders0/5921/2000/910/890/460/310/5580/641
Duodenal ulcerGastrointestinal disorders1/5920/2000/910/890/460/310/5580/641
Gastric perforationGastrointestinal disorders0/5920/2000/910/890/460/310/5581/641
Anaphylactic reactionImmune system disorders0/5920/2000/910/890/460/312/5580/641
Eczema herpeticumInfections and infestations0/5920/2000/910/890/460/310/5581/641
Gastroenteritis viralInfections and infestations1/5920/2000/910/890/460/310/5580/641
Keratitis viralInfections and infestations0/5920/2000/910/890/460/311/5580/641
Pilonidal cystInfections and infestations0/5921/2000/910/890/460/310/5580/641
PneumoniaInfections and infestations1/5920/2000/910/890/460/311/5580/641
Skin infectionInfections and infestations0/5921/2000/910/890/460/310/5580/641
Staphylococcal abscessInfections and infestations0/5920/2000/910/890/460/310/5581/641
Staphylococcal bacteraemiaInfections and infestations0/5920/2000/910/890/460/311/5580/641
Facial bones fractureInjury, poisoning and procedural complications0/5920/2000/910/890/460/311/5580/641
Head injuryInjury, poisoning and procedural complications0/5920/2000/910/890/460/311/5580/641
Intentional overdoseInjury, poisoning and procedural complications1/5920/2000/910/890/460/310/5580/641
Radius fractureInjury, poisoning and procedural complications0/5920/2000/910/890/460/311/5580/641
Road traffic accidentInjury, poisoning and procedural complications0/5920/2000/910/890/460/311/5580/641
AngiosarcomaNeoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)1/5920/2000/910/890/460/310/5580/641
Papillary thyroid cancerNeoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)0/5920/2000/911/890/460/310/5580/641
Squamous cell carcinoma of skinNeoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)1/5920/2000/910/890/460/310/5580/641
DizzinessNervous system disorders0/5920/2000/911/890/460/310/5580/641
Neurological symptomNervous system disorders0/5920/2000/910/890/460/311/5580/641
SyncopeNervous system disorders0/5920/2000/910/890/460/311/5580/641
Device dislocationProduct Issues0/5920/2000/910/890/460/311/5580/641
Depression suicidalPsychiatric disorders1/5920/2000/910/890/460/310/5580/641
SchizophreniaPsychiatric disorders0/5920/2000/911/890/460/310/5580/641
AsthmaRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders0/5920/2000/910/890/460/311/5580/641
Pulmonary embolismRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders1/5920/2000/910/890/460/310/5580/641
Status asthmaticusRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders1/5920/2000/910/890/460/310/5581/641
Dermatitis atopicSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders1/5920/2000/910/890/460/311/5580/641
ErythemaSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders0/5921/2000/910/890/460/310/5580/641
Photosensitivity reactionSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders0/5920/2000/910/890/460/311/5580/641
Ovarian cystectomySurgical and medical procedures0/5920/2000/910/890/460/311/5580/641

Other adverse events by term

TermOrgan systemInitial Period - Tralokinumab Q2WInitial Period - PlaceboMaintenance Period - Tralokinumab Q2WMaintenance Period - Tralokinumab Q4WMaintenance Period - PlaceboMaintenance Period - Placebo - Tralokinumab NaiveOpen-label Period - Tralokinumab Q2W + Optional TCSSafety Follow-up
Dry eyeEye disorders3/5921/2001/910/893/460/315/5581/641
ConjunctivitisInfections and infestations18/5923/2005/911/892/461/3122/5583/641
Oral herpesInfections and infestations3/5924/2001/910/891/462/317/5581/641
Skin infectionInfections and infestations12/59210/2002/910/891/460/3111/5580/641
Upper respiratory tract infectionInfections and infestations59/59217/20014/919/893/462/3165/5586/641
Viral upper respiratory tract infectionInfections and infestations49/59217/2009/916/897/464/3158/5581/641
AsthmaRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders6/5925/2002/913/893/460/318/5581/641
Dermatitis atopicSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders97/59267/20013/9114/899/462/31114/55815/641
HypertensionVascular disorders8/5921/2001/911/893/460/316/5580/641

+Locations (115)

FacilityCityCountryStatus
Burke Pharmaceutical ResearchHot Springs, ArkansasUnited States
California dermatologyEncinitas, CaliforniaUnited States
Advanced SkinCare Surgery & Med CenterFullerton, CaliforniaUnited States
USC Department of DermatologyLos Angeles, CaliforniaUnited States
Thiele Dermatology Specialists, IncMurrieta, CaliforniaUnited States
Island DermatologyNewport Beach, CaliforniaUnited States
Therapeutics Clinical ResearchSan Diego, CaliforniaUnited States
San Luis Dermatology and Laser ClinicSan Luis Obispo, CaliforniaUnited States
Southern California Dermatology, Inc.Santa Ana, CaliforniaUnited States
Olympian Clinical ResearchClearwater, FloridaUnited States
Spotlight Research Center, LLCMiami, FloridaUnited States
Private Practice - Dr. Tory P. SullivanNorth Miami Beach, FloridaUnited States
Marietta Dermatology Clinical Research, Inc.Marietta, GeorgiaUnited States
MedaPhase, Inc.Newnan, GeorgiaUnited States
Northwestern UniversityChicago, IllinoisUnited States
RUSH UniversityChicago, IllinoisUnited States
Dawes-Fretzin Clinical Research Group, LLCIndianapolis, IndianaUnited States
Kansas City Dermatology, PAOverland Park, KansasUnited States
Beacon Clinical ResearchQuincy, MassachusettsUnited States
HFMC New Center OneDetroit, MichiganUnited States
The Grekin Skin InstituteWarren, MichiganUnited States
Respiratory Medicine Research Institute of Michigan, PLCYpsilanti, MichiganUnited States
Clinical Studies GroupHenderson, NevadaUnited States
Psoriasis Treatment Center of Central New JerseyEast Windsor, New JerseyUnited States
Corning Center for Clinical ResearchCorning, New YorkUnited States
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiNew York, New YorkUnited States
Sadick DermatologyNew York, New YorkUnited States
Wake Forest University Health SciencesWinston-Salem, North CarolinaUnited States
University of Cincinnati Health Physicians OfficeCincinnati, OhioUnited States
Wright State PhysiciansFairborn, OhioUnited States
Aventiv Research Inc.Westerville, OhioUnited States
Oregon Dermatology and Research CenterPortland, OregonUnited States
Paddington Testing Company, Inc.Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaUnited States
Yardley Dermatology AssociatesYardley, PennsylvaniaUnited States
Clinical Research Center of the CarolinasCharleston, South CarolinaUnited States
Rivergate Dermatology Clinical Research CenterGoodlettsville, TennesseeUnited States
Bellaire Dermatology AssociatesBellaire, TexasUnited States
Modern Research Associates, PLLCDallas, TexasUnited States
Austin Institute for Clinical Research, Inc.Pflugerville, TexasUnited States
Progressive Clinical ResearchSan Antonio, TexasUnited States
Woden Dermatology Pty Ltd.Phillip, Australian Capital TerritoryAustralia
Skin & Cancer Foundation AustraliaDarlinghurst, New South WalesAustralia
St. George Dermatology and Skin Cancer CenterKogarah, New South WalesAustralia
Veracity Clinical ResearchWoolloongabba, QueenslandAustralia
Skin & Cancer Foundation Inc.Carlton, VictoriaAustralia
Sinclair DermatologyEast Melbourne, VictoriaAustralia
Burswood DermatologyVictoria Park, Western AustraliaAustralia
Dr. Chih-ho Hong MedicalSurrey, British ColumbiaCanada
Enverus Medical ResearchSurrey, British ColumbiaCanada
Pacific DermVancouver, British ColumbiaCanada
Winnipeg ClinicWinnipeg, ManitobaCanada
Wiseman Dermatology ResearchWinnipeg, ManitobaCanada
Brunswick Dermatology CentreFredericton, New BrunswickCanada
Nexus Clinical ResearchSt. John's, Newfoundland and LabradorCanada
Eastern Canada Cutaneous ResearchHalifax, Nova ScotiaCanada
Kingsway Clinical ResearchEtobicoke, OntarioCanada
Guenther Derm Research CentreLondon, OntarioCanada
Lynderm Research Inc.Markham, OntarioCanada
DermEdge ResearchMississauga, OntarioCanada
Dermatology & Cosmetic SurgeryNorth Bay, OntarioCanada
Derm Clinic of Dr. RobernOttawa, OntarioCanada
Skin Centre for DermatologyPeterborough, OntarioCanada
Dermatology & Cosmetic SurgeryRichmond Hill, OntarioCanada
K. PappWaterloo, OntarioCanada
XLR8 Medical ResearchWindsor, OntarioCanada
Dr. David Gratton DermatologueMontreal, QuebecCanada
CRDQQuébec, QuebecCanada
Aarhus University HospitalAarhusDenmark
Bispebjerg HospitalHellerupDenmark
Gentofte HospitalHellerupDenmark
Spedali Civili BresciaBresciaItaly
Policlinico-Vittorio EmanueleCataniaItaly
Opedale San SalvatoreL’AquilaItaly
AOU PisaPisaItaly
IRCCS San GallicanoRomeItaly
Policlinico "Agostino Gemelli"RomeItaly
Istituto Clinico HumanitasRozzanoItaly
Centrum Medyczne GdyniaGdyniaPoland
Synexus Polska GdyniGdyniaPoland
Synexus Polska KatowicachKatowicePoland
Centrum Medyczne PRATIAKrakowPoland
Krakowskie Centrum MedyczneKrakowPoland
"DERMED" Centrum Medyczne Sp.LodzPoland
Dermoklinika Centrum MedyczneLodzPoland
Synexus Polska PoznaniuPoznanPoland
Klinika DermatologiiRzeszówPoland
Chelyabinsk Dermat. DispensaryChelyabinskRussia
Federal State Budgetary Institution State Sci. Ctr.MoscowRussia
French clinic of skin diseasesSaint PetersburgRussia
Military Medical AcademySaint PetersburgRussia
Pusan National University HospitalBusanSouth Korea
Chungnam National UniveristyDaejeonSouth Korea
Chonnam National University HospitalGwangjuSouth Korea
Soon Chun Hyang University HospitalGyeonggi-doSouth Korea
Korea University Ansan HospitalGyeonggi-doSouth Korea
St. Mary's HospitalIncheonSouth Korea
Inha University HospitalIncheonSouth Korea
Seoul National University HospitalSeoulSouth Korea
Yonsei University Health SysteSeoulSouth Korea
Konkuk University Medical CenterSeoulSouth Korea

15 more sites not listed.

+Publications

  • Results publication: Mayo T, Silverberg JI, Armstrong A, Guttman-Yassky E, Blauvelt A, Esdaile B, Kabashima K, Gooderham M, Kircik L, Schneider S, Bennike N, von Eyben R, Martel BC, Ropke MA, Katoh N, Alexis AF. Efficacy and Safety of Tralokinumab Across Racial Subgroups in Adults with Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis: Post Hoc Analysis of Phase III Trials. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2026 Jan;27(1):149-166. doi: 10.1007/s40257-025-00985-1. Epub 2025 Oct 21. PMID 41118053
  • Results publication: Paller AS, Soong W, Boguniewicz M, Geng B, Thyssen JP, Bennike N, Schneider S, Wollenberg A. Effect of tralokinumab on moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in patients with atopic comorbidities. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2025 Oct;135(4):425-433.e4. doi: 10.1016/j.anai.2025.06.022. Epub 2025 Jun 22. PMID 40555305
  • Results publication: Chovatiya R, Ribero S, Wollenberg A, Park CO, Silvestre JF, Hong HC, Seneschal J, Saeki H, Thyssen JP, Oland CB, Gjerum L, Maslin D, Blauvelt A. Long-Term Disease Control and Minimal Disease Activity of Head and Neck Atopic Dermatitis in Patients Treated with Tralokinumab up to 4 Years. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2025 Jul;26(4):587-601. doi: 10.1007/s40257-025-00931-1. Epub 2025 Mar 14. PMID 40085349
  • Results publication: Simpson EL, Blauvelt A, Silverberg JI, Cork MJ, Katoh N, Mark T, Schneider SKR, Wollenberg A. Tralokinumab Provides Clinically Meaningful Responses at Week 16 in Adults with Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis Who Do Not Achieve IGA 0/1. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2024 Jan;25(1):139-148. doi: 10.1007/s40257-023-00817-0. Epub 2023 Oct 7. PMID 37804473
  • Results publication: Simpson EL, Pink AE, Blauvelt A, Gooderham M, Armstrong AW, Worm M, Katoh N, Peris K, Puig L, Barbarot S, Mark T, Steffensen LA, Tindberg AM, Wollenberg A. Tralokinumab Efficacy Over 1 Year in Adults with Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis: Pooled Data from Two Phase III Trials. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2023 Nov;24(6):939-952. doi: 10.1007/s40257-023-00806-3. Epub 2023 Sep 8. PMID 37682422
  • Results publication: Blauvelt A, Gooderham M, Bhatia N, Langley RG, Schneider S, Zoidis J, Kurbasic A, Armstrong A, Silverberg JI. Tralokinumab Efficacy and Safety, with or without Topical Corticosteroids, in North American Adults with Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis: A Subanalysis of Phase 3 Trials ECZTRA 1, 2, and 3. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb). 2022 Nov;12(11):2499-2516. doi: 10.1007/s13555-022-00805-y. Epub 2022 Sep 24. PMID 36152216
  • Results publication: Wollenberg A, Blauvelt A, Guttman-Yassky E, Worm M, Lynde C, Lacour JP, Spelman L, Katoh N, Saeki H, Poulin Y, Lesiak A, Kircik L, Cho SH, Herranz P, Cork MJ, Peris K, Steffensen LA, Bang B, Kuznetsova A, Jensen TN, Osterdal ML, Simpson EL; ECZTRA 1 and ECZTRA 2 study investigators. Tralokinumab for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis: results from two 52-week, randomized, double-blind, multicentre, placebo-controlled phase III trials (ECZTRA 1 and ECZTRA 2). Br J Dermatol. 2021 Mar;184(3):437-449. doi: 10.1111/bjd.19574. Epub 2020 Dec 30. PMID 33000465

+Study documents

+Investigators

  • Eric Simpson, MD, MCR, Principal investigator, Department of Dermatology, Oregon Health and Science University

+Funding

NIH grants: 2016

My Notes