Crisaborole vs Fluticasone Propionate in Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis
Summary
This randomized, double-blind trial compared topical crisaborole 2% with topical fluticasone propionate 0.05% in children aged 1-12 years with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis. Forty patients were assigned to receive either crisaborole or fluticasone twice daily on affected areas for 6 weeks, with responders (\>75% improvement in SCORAD) continuing the same treatment twice weekly for 12 weeks as maintenance. The study evaluated improvement in disease severity using SCORAD and ISGA, pruritus scores, disease-free survival, and local tolerability. Both treatments were effective and well tolerated; fluticasone produced faster short-term improvement, while crisaborole showed a trend toward fewer relapses and similar overall safety in this pediatric population.
Timeline
- Start
- 2024-02-01
- Primary completion
- 2024-12-01
- Completion
- 2025-03-01
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparator | Crisaborole | Small molecule | 2 % | Topical |
| Comparator | Fluticasone propionate | Other / unclassified | 0.05 % | Topical |