Efficacy of Crisaborole 2% Cream Versus Placebo in Mild to Moderate Atopic Eczema

Summary

This randomized controlled trial (RCT) aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Crisaborole 2% cream compared with placebo in patients with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis (AD), also known as atopic eczema. AD is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by itching, redness, and recurrent flares that can significantly impair quality of life. Eligible participants aged 12 to 50 years with mild to moderate AD will be randomly assigned to receive either Crisaborole 2% cream or a placebo cream applied twice daily for four weeks. The primary outcome is treatment success at Day 28, defined using the Investigator's Static Global Assessment (ISGA) as a score of 0 (clear) or 1 (almost clear) with at least a two-grade improvement from baseline. Participants will be evaluated at baseline, Day 14, and Day 28. Safety, tolerability, and compliance will also be assessed. The results of this RCT may provide locally relevant evidence to guide the management of mild to moderate AD.

Timeline

Start

2026-03-01

Primary completion

2026-09-01

Completion

2026-09-01

Publications

• Results 8. Fowler JF, Hebert AA, Del Rosso JQ. Patient-reported outcomes of crisaborole treatment in real-world settings. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2021;14:1443-1452.
• Results 7. Paller AS, Tom WL, Eichenfield LF. Efficacy of crisaborole ointment in pediatric patients with mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis. JAMA Dermatol. 2020;156(5):556-563
• Results 6. Eichenfield LF, Tom WL, Chamlin SL. Evaluation of the safety and efficacy of crisaborole ointment for the treatment of atopic dermatitis in children and adolescents: results from two phase 3 studies. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2021;85(4):892-900.
• Results 5. Kaul S, Blauvelt A. Crisaborole: a nonsteroidal topical treatment for atopic dermatitis. Dermatol Ther. 2020;10(1):15-22.
• Results 4. Blauvelt A, Simpson EL, Tyring SK, et al. Long-term management of atopic dermatitis: perspectives on current and emerging topical treatments. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2023;88(4):1001-1010.
• Results 3. Kim JP, Chao LX, Simpson EL. Psychosocial burden of atopic dermatitis: A systematic review. Clin Dermatol. 2022;40(6):452-459
• Results 2. Mahmood K, Akhtar F, Hussain M. Pattern and frequency of atopic dermatitis in Pakistani children: a multicenter cross-sectional study. Pak J Med Sci. 2021;37(3):891-895
• Results 1. Odhiambo JA, Asher MI, Williams HC. Global variations in prevalence and severity of eczema symptoms in children. Int J Dermatol. 2020;59(5):582-589

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