Clinical trial • Phase II • Dermatology|Rare Disease

LEBRIKIZUMAB for Localized scleroderma

Phase II trial of LEBRIKIZUMAB for Localized scleroderma.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Dermatology|Rare Disease
Trial Disease
Localized scleroderma
Trial Stage
Phase II
Drug Modality
Monoclonal antibody

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
25-02-2026
First CTIS Authorization Date
08-05-2026

Trial design

Randomised, matching placebo to imp (placebo). comparator is a matching placebo to the imp; no dose or schedule specified for the placebo. the active treatment is 250 mg lebrikizumab q2w.-controlled Phase II trial across 6 sites in Germany.

Randomised
Yes
Comparator
Matching placebo to IMP (placebo). Comparator is a matching placebo to the IMP; no dose or schedule specified for the placebo. The active treatment is 250 mg lebrikizumab Q2W.
Target Sample Size
78
Trial Duration For Participant
168

Eligibility

Recruits 78 No vulnerable populations selected. Only adults (aged ≥18 years) are eligible. "Signed and dated informed consent has been obtained prior to any protocol-related procedures." Assent and paediatric consent are not applicable..

Pregnancy Exclusion
Pregnant or breastfeeding women, or women planning to become pregnant or breastfeed during the study
Vulnerable Population
No vulnerable populations selected. Only adults (aged ≥18 years) are eligible. "Signed and dated informed consent has been obtained prior to any protocol-related procedures." Assent and paediatric consent are not applicable.

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Signed and dated informed consent has been obtained prior to any protocol-related procedures."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Baseline mLossi ≥5"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Adults, aged ≥18 years"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Diagnosis of LoS by a specialist with plaque-type or generalized LoS with documented disease activity (increase in size of the lesions and a visible erythema) within the last 6 months and at least one active lesion"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Insufficient response to potent topical steroid therapy for >3 months"}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Active rheumatoid arthritis that requires treatment, which interferes with the IMP"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Intention to use any concomitant medication or therapy that is not permitted by this protocol or failure to undergo the required washout period for a particular prohibited medication"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Known liver cirrhosis and/or chronic hepatitis of any etiology"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Pregnant or breastfeeding women, or women planning to become pregnant or breastfeed during the study"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) who are unwilling to practice highly effective contraception prior to the initial dose/start of the first treatment, during the study, and for at least 30 days after the last dose"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- In the Investigator’s opinion, any clinically significant laboratory test results from the chemistry or haematology tests obtained at the Screening visit"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Potential subjects who are in a dependent/employment relationship with the sponsor, investigator or clinical trial site"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Potential subjects who are placed in an institution due to a court or official order"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) that requires treatment, which interferes with IMP"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Previous treatment with immunosuppressants, JAK-inhibitors and/or other biologics within the last 8 weeks"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Previous treatment with topical cortisone, topical calcineurininhibitors and topical vitamin d within the last 2 weeks"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Severe cardiovascular disease"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- UV therapy within the last 8 weeks"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or ingredients of the preparation"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Known current or chronic infections (requiring systemic treatment or with duration above 6 weeks or recurring) e.g., hepatitis virus, or history of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection or known positive HIV serology"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Previous treatment with biologic targeting IL-13 pathway (dupilumab or tralokinumab or lebrikizumab)"}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- mLoSSI score after 24 weeks. Absolute change from baseline visit in mLoSSI score will be compared between groups","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Absolute change from baseline in mLoSSI score at 24 weeks; comparison between treatment and placebo groups."}

Recruitment

Planned Sample Size
78
Recruitment Window Months
23
Consent Approach
Signed and dated informed consent is required prior to any protocol-related procedures. Only adults (aged ≥18) provide consent. Subject information and informed consent form documents are listed (e.g. ICF Main LEMO_V2_26-02-18 Master_for publication); languages of consent are not specified in the available documents.

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
6
Total Number Of Participants
78

Germany

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
27-04-2026
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
08-05-2026
Processing Time Days
11
Number Of Sites
6
Number Of Participants
78

Sites

Site Name
Universitaetsklinikum Erlangen AöR
Department Name
Department of Dermatology
Contact Person Name
Michael Sticherling
Site Name
Eberhard Karls Universitaet Tuebingen
Department Name
Department of Dermatology
Contact Person Name
Matthias Hahn
Site Name
Charite Universitaetsmedizin Berlin KöR
Department Name
Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie
Contact Person Name
Margitta Worm
Contact Person Email
margitta.worm@charite.de
Site Name
Medical Center - University Of Freiburg
Department Name
Department of Dermatology and Venereology
Contact Person Name
Franziska Schauer
Site Name
Universitaetsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus Dresden an der Technischen Universitaet Dresden AöR
Department Name
Department of Dermatology
Contact Person Name
Andrea Bauer
Contact Person Email
Andrea.Bauer@ukdd.de
Site Name
HELIOS St. Elisabeth Klinik Oberhausen GmbH
Department Name
Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology
Contact Person Name
Alexander Kreuter

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
Charite Universitaetsmedizin Berlin KöR
Organisation Type
Hospital/Clinic/Other health care facility
Country Of Registered Address
Germany

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
Ebglyss 250 mg solution for injection in pre-filled syringe
Active Substance
LEBRIKIZUMAB
Modality
Monoclonal antibody
Routes Of Administration
Subcutaneous injection
Route
Subcutaneous injection
Authorisation Status
Authorised (marketing authorisation EU/1/23/1765/001)
Starting Dose
250 mg
Dose Levels
250 mg
Frequency
Q2W (every 2 weeks)
Investigational Product Name
Matching placebo to IMP
Modality
Other

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