Clinical trial • Phase IV • Dermatology

Propylene glycol for Atopic Dermatitis

Phase IV trial of Propylene glycol for Atopic Dermatitis.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Dermatology
Trial Disease
Atopic Dermatitis
Trial Stage
Phase IV
Drug Modality
Small molecule

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
22-08-2025
First CTIS Authorization Date
24-11-2025

Trial design

open-label, comparator: oviderm 250 mg/g cream (active substance: propylene glycol); route: cutaneous use; reported max daily dose 500 mg/g and max total dose 2000 mg/g (no detailed schedule/frequency specified). test product: urea/propylene glycol 50 mg/g + 250 mg/g cream (active substances: propylene glycol, urea); route: cutaneous use; reported max daily dose 600 mg/g and max total dose 2400 mg/g (no detailed schedule/frequency specified). study also includes a non-treatment control (no treatment) as comparator for maintenance. Phase IV trial in Sweden, Norway.

Open Label
Yes
Comparator
Comparator: Oviderm 250 mg/g cream (active substance: propylene glycol); route: cutaneous use; reported max daily dose 500 mg/g and max total dose 2000 mg/g (no detailed schedule/frequency specified). Test product: Urea/propylene glycol 50 mg/g + 250 mg/g cream (active substances: propylene glycol, urea); route: cutaneous use; reported max daily dose 600 mg/g and max total dose 2400 mg/g (no detailed schedule/frequency specified). Study also includes a non-treatment control (no treatment) as comparator for maintenance.
Target Sample Size
78
Trial Duration For Participant
90

Eligibility

Recruits 78 No vulnerable populations selected. Participants must be ≥ 18 years and provide written consent. No assent procedures or other vulnerable-population consent arrangements are described..

Pregnancy Exclusion
• Patients who are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to become pregnant during study participation
Vulnerable Population
No vulnerable populations selected. Participants must be ≥ 18 years and provide written consent. No assent procedures or other vulnerable-population consent arrangements are described.

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- •\tThe patient has given their written consent to participate in the study\n- •\tAge ≥ 18 years\n- •\t Patients with known AD or diagnosed with AD according to the Williams criteria [1] with visible atopic lesions on arms and/or legs. Two lesions on left respective right side with a size of 2 x 2 cm to 10 x 10 cm should be available, i.e., study areas. The largest lesion should not be more than 50% larger than the smallest lesion in length and width, i.e., the length of the largest selected lesion ≤ 1.5× the length of the smallest and the width of the largest selected lesion ≤ 1.5× width of the smallest lesion\n- •\t Moderate to severe form of AD, IGA ≥ 3 [2], a mEASI score on the defined study areas of ≥ 4 and with a difference between left study area to right study area of ≤ 1 and which, in the opinion of the Investigator, can achieve complete clearance with a class III corticosteroid treatment for approximately 4 weeks"}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- • Eczema exclusively on the hands\n- •\tPatients assessed by the Investigator to have mild atopic dermatitis\n- •\tPatients treated for AD with systemic drugs, topical corticosteroids class IV and light treatment during the last 3 months\n- •\tAny concomitant medications that, in the opinion of the Investigator, could affect the study outcome\n- •\tKnown sensitivity or allergy to any of the study products\n- •\tAny condition for which, in the opinion of the Investigator, participation would not be in the best interest of the participant (e.g., compromise well-being) or that could prevent, limit, or confound the protocol-specified assessments or procedures\n- •\tPatients assessed by the Investigator to have poor compliance\n- •\tPatients assessed by the Investigator to have difficulty reading and understanding the local language\n- •\tPatients who are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to become pregnant during study participation"}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- •\tTime to relapse of eczema (patient reported outcome [PRO]) on a defined study area from baseline until the eczema relapses or until the end of the maintenance phase, whichever comes first","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Time to relapse measured as patient-reported outcome (PRO) on a defined study area from baseline until relapse or until end of maintenance phase, whichever occurs first."}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- •\t Time to relapse of eczema (PRO) on a defined study area from baseline until the eczema relapses or until the end of the maintenance phase, whichever comes first","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Same PRO time-to-relapse measure on defined study area as described for primary endpoint."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- •\t Change in self-reported pruritus on defined study area from baseline until the eczema relapses or until the end of the maintenance phase, whichever comes first, using Peak Pruritus Numerical Rating Scale (NRS)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Change from baseline in self-reported pruritus on defined study area using Peak Pruritus Numerical Rating Scale (NRS), measured until relapse or end of maintenance phase."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- •\t Change in self-reported pruritus on defined study area from baseline until the eczema relapses or until the end of the maintenance phase, whichever comes first, using Peak Pruritus Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) per time","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Repeated measures of Peak Pruritus NRS over time to assess change from baseline until relapse or end of maintenance phase."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- •\t Frequency of adverse events during the maintenance phase","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Counting and reporting frequency of adverse events occurring during the maintenance phase."}

Recruitment

Planned Sample Size
78
Recruitment Window Months
10
Consent Approach
Written informed consent required from each participant (inclusion criterion: 'The patient has given their written consent to participate in the study'). Participants must be ≥ 18 years. Informed consent documents are available in Swedish and Norwegian (ICF documents listed for both countries).

Methods

  • Study-specific adverts ('Annons') in Norway and Sweden (documents present for NO and SV).
  • Recruitment managed via participating clinical sites/dermatology clinics in Sweden and a dermatology clinic in Norway (site list provided).
  • Patient information and informed consent forms provided (documents in Swedish and Norwegian).
  • Recruitment arrangements and patient recruitment procedure documents submitted for Norway and Sweden.

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
10
Total Number Of Participants
78

Sweden

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
02-10-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
24-11-2025
Processing Time Days
53
Number Of Sites
9
Number Of Participants
71

Sites

Site Name
Uppsala University Hospital
Department Name
Department of dermatology, Akademiska University hospital, 751 85 Uppsala
Contact Person Name
Klas Agerberg
Contact Person Email
klas.agerberg@akademiska.se
Site Name
Hudläkarna Nordöst
Department Name
Hudläkarna Nordöst
Contact Person Name
Frida Röseler
Contact Person Email
frida@hudnordost.se
Site Name
Hudcenter
Department Name
Hudcenter
Contact Person Name
Lorens Ek
Contact Person Email
hudcenterhalmstad@outlook.com
Site Name
Region Stockholm – SLSO
Department Name
Studieenheten Akademiskt specialistcentrum, Sabbatsbergs Sjukhus, Dalagatan9, 113 61 Stockholm
Contact Person Name
Fredrik Ekblad
Site Name
Region Soermland
Department Name
Vårdcentralen Centrum Flen, Drottninggatan 1, 64237 Flen
Contact Person Name
Zaky Chowdhury
Site Name
Hudläkargruppen Mörby Centrum
Department Name
Hudläkargruppen Mörby Centrum
Contact Person Name
Jenny Hällgren
Contact Person Email
jenny@hudmorby.com
Site Name
Region Uppsala
Department Name
Akademiskt primärvårdscentrum forskning, Nära vård och hälsa, Samariterhemmets vårdc
Contact Person Name
Magnus Peterson
Contact Person Email
apc.forskning@regionuppsala.se
Site Name
Vasakliniken Hudläkargrupp
Department Name
Vasakliniken Hudläkargrupp
Contact Person Name
Sara Lattanzi
Contact Person Email
saraithil@gmail.com
Site Name
Cordinator Medical service AB
Department Name
Cordinator Medical service AB
Contact Person Name
Daniel Wilhelms
Contact Person Email
daniel.wilhelms@cordinator.se

Norway

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
03-09-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
25-11-2025
Processing Time Days
83
Number Of Sites
1
Number Of Participants
7

Sites

Site Name
Hudklinikken AS
Department Name
Hudklinikken AS
Contact Person Name
Kim Sandberg Endre
Contact Person Email
kimsinmail@gmail.com

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
Galenica AB
Organisation Type
Pharmaceutical company
Country Of Registered Address
Sweden

Contract research organisations

Name
Scandinavian CRO AB
Responsibilities
sponsor duty codes: 1,11,5,6,7 (as listed in record)
Name
PharmaLex Denmark A/S
Responsibilities
sponsor duty code: 8 (as listed in record)

Third parties

  • {"country":"Sweden","full_name":"Scandinavian CRO AB","duties_or_roles":"codes: 1,11,5,6,7","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Denmark","full_name":"PharmaLex Denmark A/S","duties_or_roles":"codes: 8","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
Oviderm 250 mg/g kräm
Active Substance
Propylene glycol
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
Cutaneous use
Route
Cutaneous use
Authorisation Status
Authorised
Maximum Dose
Max daily dose 500 mg/g; max total dose 2000 mg/g
Investigational Product Name
Urea/propylene glycol 50 mg/g + 250 mg/g cream
Active Substance
Propylene glycol; Urea
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
Cutaneous use
Route
Cutaneous use
Authorisation Status
Not authorised / test product (prodAuthStatus: 1)
Maximum Dose
Max daily dose 600 mg/g; max total dose 2400 mg/g

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