Safety and Efficacy of LEO 80185 Topical Suspension in Adolescent Subjects (Aged 12 to 17) With Scalp Psoriasis
Primary Purpose
Scalp Psoriasis
Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
LEO 80185 (Taclonex® Scalp topical suspension/Xamiol® gel)
Sponsored by

About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Scalp Psoriasis
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Signed informed consent given by parent(s) or legal guardian following their receipt of verbal and written information about the study
- Subjects will receive verbal and written information and will provide written assent to the study
- Any race or ethnicity
- Clinical signs of psoriasis vulgaris on trunk and/or limbs, or earlier diagnosed with psoriasis vulgaris on trunk and/or limbs
At Screening Visit 2 and Visit 1 a clinical diagnosis of scalp psoriasis which is:
- amenable to topical treatment with a maximum of 60 g of study medication per week, and
- of an extent of more than or equal to 20% of the scalp area
- of at least moderate severity according to the investigator's global assessment
- Subjects with a normal HPA axis function at SV2 including serum cortisol concentration above 5 mcg/dl before ACTH challenge and serum cortisol concentration above 18 mcg/dl 30 minutes after ACTH challenge
- A serum albumin-corrected calcium below the upper reference limit at Screening Visit 2
- Females of child-bearing potential must have a negative urine pregnancy test result and must agree to use a highly effective method of contraception (abstinence is an acceptable method).
Exclusion Criteria (summary):
- A history of serious allergy, allergic asthma or serious allergic skin rash
- Known or suspected hypersensitivity to any medication (including ACTH/cosyntropin/tetracosactide) or to any component of the LEO 80185 topical suspension or CORTROSYN
- Systemic treatment with corticosteroids (including inhaled and nasal steroids) within 12 weeks prior to Screening Visit 2 or during the study
- Topical treatment with corticosteroids within 2 weeks prior to Screening Visit 2 or during the study
- Oestrogen therapy (including contraceptives) or any other medication known to affect cortisol levels or HPA axis integrity within 4 weeks prior to Screening Visit 2 or during the study
- Enzymatic inductors (e.g., barbiturates, phenytoin, rifampicin)or cytochrome P450 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole, metronidazole) within 4 weeks prior to Screening Visit 2 or during the study. Topical ketoconazole 2 weeks prior to Screening Visit 2
- Hypoglycemic sulfonamides or Antidepressive medications within 4 weeks prior to Screening Visit 2 or during the study
- Known or suspected endocrine disorder that may affect the results of the ACTH challenge test
- Systemic treatment with biological therapies (marketed or not marketed), with a possible effect on scalp psoriasis within the following time period prior to Visit 1 and during the study within 4 weeks/5 half-lives (whichever is longer) prior to Visit 1
- Systemic treatment with therapies other than biologicals, with a possible effect on scalp psoriasis (e.g., retinoids, immunosuppressants, PUVA) within 4 weeks prior to Visit 1 (Day 0) or during the study
- Planned initiation of, or changes to, concomitant medication that could affect scalp psoriasis (e.g., betablockers, chloroquine, lithium, ACE inhibitors) during the study
- Other inflammatory skin diseases that may confound the evaluation of scalp psoriasis
- Known or suspected disorders of calcium metabolism associated with hypercalcaemia
Sites / Locations
- Rady Children's Hospital San Diego
- Leavitt Medical Associates of Florida, Inc.
- Leavitt Medical Associates of Florida, Inc.
- Peachtree Dermatology Associates, PC
- Deaconess Clinic
- Skin Specialists, PC
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm Type
Other
Arm Label
LEO 80185 (Taclonex® Scalp topical suspension/ Xamiol® gel)
Arm Description
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
Percentage of Subjects With Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs)
Adverse events for which the investigator did not describe the causal relationship to IP as not related
Subjects With Serum Cortisol Concentration of ≤18 mcg/dl at 30 Minutes After ACTH-challenge at Week 4
Adrenal function can be measured by injecting a synthetic subunit of ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic hormone), and then measure the production of cortisol by the adrenal glands in response to this at 30 minutes after the injection.
Subjects With Serum Cortisol Concentration of ≤18 mcg/dl at 30 Minutes After ACTH-challenge at Week 8
Adrenal function can be measured by injecting a synthetic subunit of ACTH Adrenocorticotropic hormone), and then measure the production of cortisol by the adrenal glands in response to this at 30 minutes after the injection.
Subjects With Serum Cortisol Concentration of ≤18 mcg/dl at 30 and 60 Minutes After ACTHchallenge at Week 4.
Adrenal function can be measured by injecting a synthetic subunit of ACTH Adrenocorticotropic hormone), and then measure the production of cortisol by the adrenal glands in response to this at 30 and 60 minutes after the injection.
Subjects With Serum Cortisol Concentration of ≤18 mcg/dl at 30 and 60 Minutes After ACTH-challenge at Week 8.
Adrenal function can be measured by injecting a synthetic subunit of ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic hormone), and then measure the production of cortisol by the adrenal glands in response to this at 30 and 60 minutes after the injection.
Change in Albumincorrected Serum Calcium From Baseline (SV2) to Week 4, Week 8, and End of Treatment.
Change in albumincorrected serum calcium from Baseline (SV2 = screening visit 2) to Week 4, Week 8, and end of treatment.
Change in Albumincorrected Serum Calcium From Baseline (SV2) to Week 4, Week 8, and End of Treatment.
Change in albumincorrected serum calcium from Baseline (SV2 = screening visit 2) to Week 4, Week 8, and end of treatment.
Change in Albumincorrected Serum Calcium From Baseline (SV2) to Week 4, Week 8, and End of Treatment.
Change in albumincorrected serum calcium from Baseline (SV2 = screening visit 2) to Week 4, Week 8, and end of treatment.
Change in 24-hour Urinary Calcium Excretion From Baseline (SV2) to Week 4, Week 8, and End of Treatment.
Change in 24-hour urinary calcium excretion from Baseline (SV2 = screening visit 2) to Week 4, Week 8, and end of treatment.
Change in 24-hour Urinary Calcium Excretion From Baseline (SV2) to Week 4, Week 8, and End of Treatment.
Change in 24-hour urinary calcium excretion from Baseline (SV2 = screening visit 2) to Week 4, Week 8, and end of treatment.
Change in 24-hour Urinary Calcium Excretion From Baseline (SV2) to Week 4, Week 8, and End of Treatment.
Change in 24-hour urinary calcium excretion from Baseline (SV2 = screening visit 2) to Week 4, Week 8, and end of treatment.
Change in Urinary Calcium:Creatinine Ratio From Baseline (SV2) to Week 4, Week 8 and, End of Treatment.
Change in urinary calcium:creatinine ratio from Baseline (SV2 = screening visit 2) to Week 4, Week 8 and, end of treatment.
Change in Urinary Calcium:Creatinine Ratio From Baseline (SV2) to Week 4, Week 8 and, End of Treatment.
Change in urinary calcium:creatinine ratio from Baseline (SV2 = screening visit 2) to Week 4, Week 8 and, end of treatment.
Change in Urinary Calcium:Creatinine Ratio From Baseline (SV2) to Week 4, Week 8 and, End of Treatment.
Change in urinary calcium:creatinine ratio from Baseline (SV2 = screening visit 2) to Week 4, Week 8 and, end of treatment.
Secondary Outcome Measures
Change in Plasma PTH From Baseline (SV2) to Week 4 and Week 8
Change in plasma PTH (parathyroid hormone) from Baseline (SV2 = screening visit 2) to Week 4 and Week 8
Change in Plasma PTH From Baseline (SV2) to Week 4 and Week 8
Change in plasma PTH (parathyroid hormone) from Baseline (SV2 = screening visit 2) to Week 4 and Week 8
Subjects With Controlled Disease (i.e., Clear or Almost Clear) According to the Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) of Disease Severity at Weeks 2, 4, 8, and End of Treatment.
Disease severity of the scalp psoriasis as assessed by the 6-point scale IGA, based on the condition of the disease at the time of evaluation. The IGA scale: 1 = clear, 2 = almost clear, 3 = mild, 4 = moderate, 5 = severe, and 6 = very severe.
Subjects With Controlled Disease (i.e., Clear or Almost Clear) According to the Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) of Disease Severity at Weeks 2, 4, 8, and End of Treatment.
Disease severity of the scalp psoriasis as assessed by the 6-point scale IGA, based on the condition of the disease at the time of evaluation.
Subjects With Controlled Disease (i.e., Clear or Almost Clear) According to the Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) of Disease Severity at Weeks 2, 4, 8, and End of Treatment.
Disease severity of the scalp psoriasis as assessed by the 6-point scale IGA, based on the condition of the disease at the time of evaluation.
Subjects With Controlled Disease (i.e., Clear or Almost Clear) According to the Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) of Disease Severity at Weeks 2, 4, 8, and End of Treatment.
Disease severity of the scalp psoriasis as assessed by the 6-point scale IGA, based on the condition of the disease at the time of evaluation.
Percentage Change in Total Sign Score (TSS; Sum of Severity Scores for Each Individual Clinical Sign, Redness, Thickness, and Scaliness) From Baseline to Weeks 2, 4, 8, and End of Treatment.
Investigator assessment of scalp psoriasis lesions in terms of the three clinical signs: redness, thickness, and scaliness. Each clinical sign, a single score(ranging from 0 to 4), reflecting the average severity of all psoriatic lesions on the scalp, were determined. The sum of the three scores (redness, thickness, and scaliness) constitutes the Total Sign Score of the psoriasis on scalp, ranging from 0 (best possible outcome) to 12 points (worst possible outcome).
Percentage Change in Total Sign Score (TSS; Sum of Severity Scores for Each Individual Clinical Sign, Redness, Thickness, and Scaliness) From Baseline to Weeks 2, 4, 8, and End of Treatment.
Investigator assessment of scalp psoriasis lesions in terms of the three clinical signs: redness, thickness, and scaliness. Each clinical sign, a single score (ranging from 0 to 4), reflecting the average severity of all psoriatic lesions on the scalp, were determined. The sum of the three scores (redness, thickness, and scaliness) constitutes the Total Sign Score of the psoriasis on scalp, ranging from 0 (best possible outcome) to 12 points (worst possible outcome).
Percentage Change in Total Sign Score (TSS; Sum of Severity Scores for Each Individual Clinical Sign, Redness, Thickness, and Scaliness) From Baseline to Weeks 2, 4, 8, and End of Treatment.
Investigator assessment of scalp psoriasis lesions in terms of the three clinical signs: redness, thickness, and scaliness. Each clinical sign, a single score (ranging from 0 to 4), reflecting the average severity of all psoriatic lesions on the scalp, were determined. The sum of the three scores (redness, thickness, and scaliness) constitutes the Total Sign Score of the psoriasis on scalp, ranging from 0 (best possible outcome) to 12 points (worst possible outcome).
Percentage Change in Total Sign Score (TSS; Sum of Severity Scores for Each Individual Clinical Sign,Redness, Thickness, and Scaliness) From Baseline to Weeks 2, 4, 8, and End of Treatment.
Investigator assessment of scalp psoriasis lesions in terms of the three clinical signs: redness, thickness, and scaliness. Each clinical sign, a single score (ranging from 0 to 4), reflecting the average severity of all psoriatic lesions on the scalp, were determined. The sum of the three scores (redness, thickness, and scaliness) constitutes the Total Sign Score of the psoriasis on scalp, ranging from 0 (best possible outcome) to 12 points (worst possible outcome).
Subjects With Controlled Disease (Defined as Clear or Very Mild) According to the Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Severity at Weeks 2, 4, 8, and End of Treatment.
Disease severity of the scalp psoriasis as assessed by the 5-point scale, Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Severity, based on the condition of the disease at the time of evaluation. The scale scores are based on the following; 1 = clear, 2 = very mild, 3 = mild, 4 = moderate, 5 = severe.
Subjects With Controlled Disease (Defined as Clear or Very Mild) According to the Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Severity at Weeks 2, 4, 8, and End of Treatment.
Disease severity of the scalp psoriasis as assessed by the 5-point scale, Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Severity, based on the condition of the disease at the time of evaluation.
Subjects With Controlled Disease (Defined as Clear or Very Mild) According to the Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Severity at Weeks 2, 4, 8, and End of Treatment.
Disease severity of the scalp psoriasis as assessed by the 5-point scale, Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Severity, based on the condition of the disease at the time of evaluation.
Subjects With Controlled Disease (Defined as Clear or Very Mild) According to the Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Severity at Weeks 2, 4, 8, and End of Treatment.
Disease severity of the scalp psoriasis as assessed by the 5-point scale, Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Severity, based on the condition of the disease at the time of evaluation.
Full Information
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT01083758
Brief Title
Safety and Efficacy of LEO 80185 Topical Suspension in Adolescent Subjects (Aged 12 to 17) With Scalp Psoriasis
Official Title
Effect of Calcipotriol Plus Betamethasone Dipropionate Topical Suspension on the HPA Axis and Calcium Metabolism in Adolescent Subjects (Aged 12 to 17 Years) With Scalp Psoriasis
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
August 2015
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
April 2010 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
August 2012 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
October 2012 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
LEO Pharma
4. Oversight
Data Monitoring Committee
No
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of once daily use of LEO 80185 topical suspension in adolescent subjects (aged 12 to 17 years) with scalp psoriasis. LEO 80185 topical suspension has marketing approval in many countries under the brand names Taclonex Scalp® Topical Suspension and Xamiol® gel for the treatment of scalp psoriasis in adults. No studies have been performed in subjects younger than 18 years.
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Scalp Psoriasis
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
N/A
Enrollment
31 (Actual)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
LEO 80185 (Taclonex® Scalp topical suspension/ Xamiol® gel)
Arm Type
Other
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
LEO 80185 (Taclonex® Scalp topical suspension/Xamiol® gel)
Other Intervention Name(s)
LEO 80185 topical suspension
Intervention Description
Topical suspension applied once daily for up to 8 weeks
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Percentage of Subjects With Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs)
Description
Adverse events for which the investigator did not describe the causal relationship to IP as not related
Time Frame
Throughout trial, up to 8 weeks
Title
Subjects With Serum Cortisol Concentration of ≤18 mcg/dl at 30 Minutes After ACTH-challenge at Week 4
Description
Adrenal function can be measured by injecting a synthetic subunit of ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic hormone), and then measure the production of cortisol by the adrenal glands in response to this at 30 minutes after the injection.
Time Frame
Week 4
Title
Subjects With Serum Cortisol Concentration of ≤18 mcg/dl at 30 Minutes After ACTH-challenge at Week 8
Description
Adrenal function can be measured by injecting a synthetic subunit of ACTH Adrenocorticotropic hormone), and then measure the production of cortisol by the adrenal glands in response to this at 30 minutes after the injection.
Time Frame
week 8
Title
Subjects With Serum Cortisol Concentration of ≤18 mcg/dl at 30 and 60 Minutes After ACTHchallenge at Week 4.
Description
Adrenal function can be measured by injecting a synthetic subunit of ACTH Adrenocorticotropic hormone), and then measure the production of cortisol by the adrenal glands in response to this at 30 and 60 minutes after the injection.
Time Frame
week 4
Title
Subjects With Serum Cortisol Concentration of ≤18 mcg/dl at 30 and 60 Minutes After ACTH-challenge at Week 8.
Description
Adrenal function can be measured by injecting a synthetic subunit of ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic hormone), and then measure the production of cortisol by the adrenal glands in response to this at 30 and 60 minutes after the injection.
Time Frame
week 8
Title
Change in Albumincorrected Serum Calcium From Baseline (SV2) to Week 4, Week 8, and End of Treatment.
Description
Change in albumincorrected serum calcium from Baseline (SV2 = screening visit 2) to Week 4, Week 8, and end of treatment.
Time Frame
Baseline and week 4
Title
Change in Albumincorrected Serum Calcium From Baseline (SV2) to Week 4, Week 8, and End of Treatment.
Description
Change in albumincorrected serum calcium from Baseline (SV2 = screening visit 2) to Week 4, Week 8, and end of treatment.
Time Frame
Baseline and week 8
Title
Change in Albumincorrected Serum Calcium From Baseline (SV2) to Week 4, Week 8, and End of Treatment.
Description
Change in albumincorrected serum calcium from Baseline (SV2 = screening visit 2) to Week 4, Week 8, and end of treatment.
Time Frame
Baseline and end of treatment (up to 8 weeks)
Title
Change in 24-hour Urinary Calcium Excretion From Baseline (SV2) to Week 4, Week 8, and End of Treatment.
Description
Change in 24-hour urinary calcium excretion from Baseline (SV2 = screening visit 2) to Week 4, Week 8, and end of treatment.
Time Frame
Baseline and week 4
Title
Change in 24-hour Urinary Calcium Excretion From Baseline (SV2) to Week 4, Week 8, and End of Treatment.
Description
Change in 24-hour urinary calcium excretion from Baseline (SV2 = screening visit 2) to Week 4, Week 8, and end of treatment.
Time Frame
Baseline and week 8
Title
Change in 24-hour Urinary Calcium Excretion From Baseline (SV2) to Week 4, Week 8, and End of Treatment.
Description
Change in 24-hour urinary calcium excretion from Baseline (SV2 = screening visit 2) to Week 4, Week 8, and end of treatment.
Time Frame
Baseline and end of treatment (up to 8 weeks)
Title
Change in Urinary Calcium:Creatinine Ratio From Baseline (SV2) to Week 4, Week 8 and, End of Treatment.
Description
Change in urinary calcium:creatinine ratio from Baseline (SV2 = screening visit 2) to Week 4, Week 8 and, end of treatment.
Time Frame
Baseline and week 4
Title
Change in Urinary Calcium:Creatinine Ratio From Baseline (SV2) to Week 4, Week 8 and, End of Treatment.
Description
Change in urinary calcium:creatinine ratio from Baseline (SV2 = screening visit 2) to Week 4, Week 8 and, end of treatment.
Time Frame
Baseline and week 8
Title
Change in Urinary Calcium:Creatinine Ratio From Baseline (SV2) to Week 4, Week 8 and, End of Treatment.
Description
Change in urinary calcium:creatinine ratio from Baseline (SV2 = screening visit 2) to Week 4, Week 8 and, end of treatment.
Time Frame
Baseline and end of treatment (up to 8 weeks)
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change in Plasma PTH From Baseline (SV2) to Week 4 and Week 8
Description
Change in plasma PTH (parathyroid hormone) from Baseline (SV2 = screening visit 2) to Week 4 and Week 8
Time Frame
Baseline and week 4
Title
Change in Plasma PTH From Baseline (SV2) to Week 4 and Week 8
Description
Change in plasma PTH (parathyroid hormone) from Baseline (SV2 = screening visit 2) to Week 4 and Week 8
Time Frame
Baseline and week 8
Title
Subjects With Controlled Disease (i.e., Clear or Almost Clear) According to the Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) of Disease Severity at Weeks 2, 4, 8, and End of Treatment.
Description
Disease severity of the scalp psoriasis as assessed by the 6-point scale IGA, based on the condition of the disease at the time of evaluation. The IGA scale: 1 = clear, 2 = almost clear, 3 = mild, 4 = moderate, 5 = severe, and 6 = very severe.
Time Frame
week 2
Title
Subjects With Controlled Disease (i.e., Clear or Almost Clear) According to the Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) of Disease Severity at Weeks 2, 4, 8, and End of Treatment.
Description
Disease severity of the scalp psoriasis as assessed by the 6-point scale IGA, based on the condition of the disease at the time of evaluation.
Time Frame
week 4
Title
Subjects With Controlled Disease (i.e., Clear or Almost Clear) According to the Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) of Disease Severity at Weeks 2, 4, 8, and End of Treatment.
Description
Disease severity of the scalp psoriasis as assessed by the 6-point scale IGA, based on the condition of the disease at the time of evaluation.
Time Frame
week 8
Title
Subjects With Controlled Disease (i.e., Clear or Almost Clear) According to the Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) of Disease Severity at Weeks 2, 4, 8, and End of Treatment.
Description
Disease severity of the scalp psoriasis as assessed by the 6-point scale IGA, based on the condition of the disease at the time of evaluation.
Time Frame
End of treatment
Title
Percentage Change in Total Sign Score (TSS; Sum of Severity Scores for Each Individual Clinical Sign, Redness, Thickness, and Scaliness) From Baseline to Weeks 2, 4, 8, and End of Treatment.
Description
Investigator assessment of scalp psoriasis lesions in terms of the three clinical signs: redness, thickness, and scaliness. Each clinical sign, a single score(ranging from 0 to 4), reflecting the average severity of all psoriatic lesions on the scalp, were determined. The sum of the three scores (redness, thickness, and scaliness) constitutes the Total Sign Score of the psoriasis on scalp, ranging from 0 (best possible outcome) to 12 points (worst possible outcome).
Time Frame
week 2
Title
Percentage Change in Total Sign Score (TSS; Sum of Severity Scores for Each Individual Clinical Sign, Redness, Thickness, and Scaliness) From Baseline to Weeks 2, 4, 8, and End of Treatment.
Description
Investigator assessment of scalp psoriasis lesions in terms of the three clinical signs: redness, thickness, and scaliness. Each clinical sign, a single score (ranging from 0 to 4), reflecting the average severity of all psoriatic lesions on the scalp, were determined. The sum of the three scores (redness, thickness, and scaliness) constitutes the Total Sign Score of the psoriasis on scalp, ranging from 0 (best possible outcome) to 12 points (worst possible outcome).
Time Frame
Baseline and week 4
Title
Percentage Change in Total Sign Score (TSS; Sum of Severity Scores for Each Individual Clinical Sign, Redness, Thickness, and Scaliness) From Baseline to Weeks 2, 4, 8, and End of Treatment.
Description
Investigator assessment of scalp psoriasis lesions in terms of the three clinical signs: redness, thickness, and scaliness. Each clinical sign, a single score (ranging from 0 to 4), reflecting the average severity of all psoriatic lesions on the scalp, were determined. The sum of the three scores (redness, thickness, and scaliness) constitutes the Total Sign Score of the psoriasis on scalp, ranging from 0 (best possible outcome) to 12 points (worst possible outcome).
Time Frame
Baseline and week 8
Title
Percentage Change in Total Sign Score (TSS; Sum of Severity Scores for Each Individual Clinical Sign,Redness, Thickness, and Scaliness) From Baseline to Weeks 2, 4, 8, and End of Treatment.
Description
Investigator assessment of scalp psoriasis lesions in terms of the three clinical signs: redness, thickness, and scaliness. Each clinical sign, a single score (ranging from 0 to 4), reflecting the average severity of all psoriatic lesions on the scalp, were determined. The sum of the three scores (redness, thickness, and scaliness) constitutes the Total Sign Score of the psoriasis on scalp, ranging from 0 (best possible outcome) to 12 points (worst possible outcome).
Time Frame
Baseline and end of treatment (up to 8 weeks)
Title
Subjects With Controlled Disease (Defined as Clear or Very Mild) According to the Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Severity at Weeks 2, 4, 8, and End of Treatment.
Description
Disease severity of the scalp psoriasis as assessed by the 5-point scale, Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Severity, based on the condition of the disease at the time of evaluation. The scale scores are based on the following; 1 = clear, 2 = very mild, 3 = mild, 4 = moderate, 5 = severe.
Time Frame
week 2
Title
Subjects With Controlled Disease (Defined as Clear or Very Mild) According to the Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Severity at Weeks 2, 4, 8, and End of Treatment.
Description
Disease severity of the scalp psoriasis as assessed by the 5-point scale, Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Severity, based on the condition of the disease at the time of evaluation.
Time Frame
week 4
Title
Subjects With Controlled Disease (Defined as Clear or Very Mild) According to the Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Severity at Weeks 2, 4, 8, and End of Treatment.
Description
Disease severity of the scalp psoriasis as assessed by the 5-point scale, Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Severity, based on the condition of the disease at the time of evaluation.
Time Frame
week 8
Title
Subjects With Controlled Disease (Defined as Clear or Very Mild) According to the Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Severity at Weeks 2, 4, 8, and End of Treatment.
Description
Disease severity of the scalp psoriasis as assessed by the 5-point scale, Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Severity, based on the condition of the disease at the time of evaluation.
Time Frame
End of treatment
10. Eligibility
Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
12 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
17 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Signed informed consent given by parent(s) or legal guardian following their receipt of verbal and written information about the study
Subjects will receive verbal and written information and will provide written assent to the study
Any race or ethnicity
Clinical signs of psoriasis vulgaris on trunk and/or limbs, or earlier diagnosed with psoriasis vulgaris on trunk and/or limbs
At Screening Visit 2 and Visit 1 a clinical diagnosis of scalp psoriasis which is:
amenable to topical treatment with a maximum of 60 g of study medication per week, and
of an extent of more than or equal to 20% of the scalp area
of at least moderate severity according to the investigator's global assessment
Subjects with a normal HPA axis function at SV2 including serum cortisol concentration above 5 mcg/dl before ACTH challenge and serum cortisol concentration above 18 mcg/dl 30 minutes after ACTH challenge
A serum albumin-corrected calcium below the upper reference limit at Screening Visit 2
Females of child-bearing potential must have a negative urine pregnancy test result and must agree to use a highly effective method of contraception (abstinence is an acceptable method).
Exclusion Criteria (summary):
A history of serious allergy, allergic asthma or serious allergic skin rash
Known or suspected hypersensitivity to any medication (including ACTH/cosyntropin/tetracosactide) or to any component of the LEO 80185 topical suspension or CORTROSYN
Systemic treatment with corticosteroids (including inhaled and nasal steroids) within 12 weeks prior to Screening Visit 2 or during the study
Topical treatment with corticosteroids within 2 weeks prior to Screening Visit 2 or during the study
Oestrogen therapy (including contraceptives) or any other medication known to affect cortisol levels or HPA axis integrity within 4 weeks prior to Screening Visit 2 or during the study
Enzymatic inductors (e.g., barbiturates, phenytoin, rifampicin)or cytochrome P450 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole, metronidazole) within 4 weeks prior to Screening Visit 2 or during the study. Topical ketoconazole 2 weeks prior to Screening Visit 2
Hypoglycemic sulfonamides or Antidepressive medications within 4 weeks prior to Screening Visit 2 or during the study
Known or suspected endocrine disorder that may affect the results of the ACTH challenge test
Systemic treatment with biological therapies (marketed or not marketed), with a possible effect on scalp psoriasis within the following time period prior to Visit 1 and during the study within 4 weeks/5 half-lives (whichever is longer) prior to Visit 1
Systemic treatment with therapies other than biologicals, with a possible effect on scalp psoriasis (e.g., retinoids, immunosuppressants, PUVA) within 4 weeks prior to Visit 1 (Day 0) or during the study
Planned initiation of, or changes to, concomitant medication that could affect scalp psoriasis (e.g., betablockers, chloroquine, lithium, ACE inhibitors) during the study
Other inflammatory skin diseases that may confound the evaluation of scalp psoriasis
Known or suspected disorders of calcium metabolism associated with hypercalcaemia
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Lawrence F Eichenfield, MD
Organizational Affiliation
Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Rady Children's Hospital San Diego
City
San Diego
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
92123
Country
United States
Facility Name
Leavitt Medical Associates of Florida, Inc.
City
Jacksonville
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
32216
Country
United States
Facility Name
Leavitt Medical Associates of Florida, Inc.
City
Ormond Beach
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
32174
Country
United States
Facility Name
Peachtree Dermatology Associates, PC
City
Atlanta
State/Province
Georgia
ZIP/Postal Code
30327
Country
United States
Facility Name
Deaconess Clinic
City
Evansville
State/Province
Indiana
ZIP/Postal Code
47714
Country
United States
Facility Name
Skin Specialists, PC
City
Omaha
State/Province
Nebraska
ZIP/Postal Code
68144
Country
United States
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