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Phase 3 N=303 Randomized Quadruple-blind Treatment

A Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Apremilast (CC-10004) in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis of the Scalp

Psoriasis

Enrolled (actual)
303
Serious AEs
2.0%
Results posted
Sep 2019
Primary outcome: Primary: Percentage of Participants With Scalp Physician Global Assessment (ScPGA) Score of Clear (0) or Almost Clear (1) With at Least a 2-Point Reduction From Baseline — 13.7; 43.3 Percentage of Participants — p=< 0.0001

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Interventions
Apremilast (Drug); Placebo (Other)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Amgen
Primary completion
Aug 2018

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Percentage of Participants With Scalp Physician Global Assessment (ScPGA) Score of Clear (0) or Almost Clear (1) With at Least a 2-Point Reduction From Baseline
13.7; 43.3 < 0.0001 sig
SECONDARY
Percentage of Participants With ≥ 4-Point Reduction (Improvement) From Baseline in the Whole Body Itch Numeric Rating Score at Week 16
22.5; 45.5 < 0.0001 sig
SECONDARY
Percentage of Participants With ≥ 4-Point Reduction (Improvement) From Baseline in the Scalp Itch Numeric Rating Score (NRS) at Week 16
21.1; 47.1 < 0.0001 sig
SECONDARY
Percentage of Participants With ≥ 4-Point Reduction (Improvement) From Baseline in the Whole Body Itch NRS Score by Visit in the Placebo-Controlled Phase
3.5; 20.5; 10.1; 32.3; 19.7; 39.8 <0.0001 sig
SECONDARY
Percentage of Participants With ≥ 4-Point Reduction (Improvement) From Baseline in the Scalp Itch NRS Score by Visit in the Placebo-Controlled Phase
11.5; 26.1; 16.5; 37.8; 23.7; 45.6 0.0025 sig
SECONDARY
Change From Baseline in Dermatological Life Quality Index (DLQI) Total Score at Week 16
-3.8; -6.7 <0.0001 sig
SECONDARY
Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAE) During the Placebo-Controlled Phase
135; 52; 99; 22; 5; 2
SECONDARY
Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events During the Apremilast-Extension Phase
35; 66; 17; 17; 2; 4
SECONDARY
Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events During the Apremilast-Exposure Period
35; 144; 17; 103; 2; 8

Summary

This is a Phase 3, multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study of the efficacy and safety of apremilast (CC-10004) in subjects with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis of the scalp. Approximately 300 subjects with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis of the scalp will be randomized 2:1 to receive either apremilast 30 mg twice daily (BID) or placebo for the first 16 weeks.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Subjects must satisfy the following criteria to be enrolled in the study:

  • Males or females, ≥ 18 years of age at the time of signing the informed consent document
  • Be willing and able to adhere to the study visit schedule and other protocol requirements.
  • Have a diagnosis of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis of the scalp at screening and baseline
  • Must be a candidate for phototherapy and/or systemic therapy for either body or scalp psoriasis lesions.
  • Have moderate to severe plaque psoriasis at screening and baseline
  • Must be in good health (except for psoriasis) as judged by the Investigator, based on medical history, physical examination, 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG), clinical laboratories, and urinalysis
  • Must meet laboratory criteria
  • Females of childbearing potential (FCBP)* must have a negative pregnancy test at screening and baseline. While on investigational product (IP) and for at least 28 days after taking the last dose of investigational product, FCBP who engage in activity in which conception is possible - must use one of the approved contraceptive** options described below:

Option 1: Any one of the following highly effective methods: hormonal contraception (oral, injection, implant, transdermal patch, vaginal ring); intrauterine device (IUD); tubal ligation; or partner's vasectomy; OR Option 2: Male or female condom (latex condom or nonlatex condom NOT made out of natural [animal] membrane [for example, polyurethane]; PLUS one additional barrier method: (a) diaphragm with spermicide; (b) cervical cap with spermicide; or (c) contraceptive sponge with spermicide.

*A female of childbearing potential is a sexually mature female who 1) has not undergone a hysterectomy (the surgical removal of the uterus) or bilateral oophorectomy (the surgical removal of both ovaries) or 2) has not been postmenopausal for at least 24 consecutive months (that is, has had menses at any time during the preceding 24 consecutive months).

** The female subject's chosen form of contraception must be effective by the time the female subject is randomized into the study (for example, hormonal contraception should be initiated at least 28 days before randomization).

Exclusion Criteria

The presence of any of the following will exclude a subject from enrollment:

  • Other than psoriasis, history of any clinically significant uncontrolled disease.

Any condition, including the presence of laboratory abnormalities, which would place the subject at unacceptable risk if he/she were to participate in the study.

  • Pregnant or breast feeding
  • Hepatitis B surface antigen positive at screening
  • Anti-hepatitis C antibody positive at screening
  • Active tuberculosis (TB) or a history of incompletely treated TB
  • Clinically significant abnormality on 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) at screening
  • History of positive human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), or have congenital or acquired immunodeficiency (eg, common variable immunodeficiency disease)
  • Active substance abuse or a history of substance abuse within 6 months prior to signing the informed consent form.
  • Bacterial infections requiring treatment with oral or injectable antibiotics, or significant viral or fungal infections, within 4 weeks of signing the informed consent form.
  • Malignancy or history of malignancy, except for treated (i.e., cured) basal cell or squamous cell in situ skin carcinomas or treated (i.e., cured) cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) or carcinoma in situ of the cervix with no evidence of recurrence within 5 years of signing the informed consent.
  • Prior history of suicide attempt at any time in the subject's life time prior to signing the informed consent and randomization, or major psychiatric illness requiring hospitalization within the last 3 years prior to signing the informed consent.
  • Psoriasis flare/rebound within 4 weeks of signing the informed consent form or between the screening and baseline visits.
  • Topical therapy wit
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03123471). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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