Clinical trial Recruiting at 13 sites Phase 3 Interventional Ages 12 and up

A Phase 3 test of Rezpegaldesleukin (NKTR-358) for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in patients 12 years and older

Official title: A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Rezpegaldesleukin (NKTR-358) Monotherapy in the Treatment of Patients ≥ 12 Years of Age With Moderate-to- Severe Atopic Dermatitis

Run by Nektar Therapeutics · NCT07711418 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This Phase 3 study tests whether Rezpegaldesleukin helps people aged 12 and up with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis compared to placebo.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
Ages12 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment510 (estimated)
SponsorNektar Therapeutics
Industry-sponsored
Locations13 sites (Birmingham, Alabama and 12 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 7, 2026
Main results expectedJune 2028
Study endsJanuary 2029
Registry record updatedSeptember 8, 2026
Trial IDNCT07711418 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are individuals 12 years or older, weighing at least 40 kg, with chronic moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis and inadequate response to topical therapies.

Probably not a fit

Patients with very mild disease, those who have good responses to topical therapy, or those unable to participate in systemic treatment may not benefit.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a randomized, double-blind, parallel-group trial evaluating the effect of Rezpegaldesleukin versus placebo in participants 12 years and older with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis. Eligible participants must have a history of chronic AD, meet specific severity criteria, and have inadequate response or intolerance to topical therapies. The study uses a systemic treatment approach and plans for about 15 months of participant involvement. The lead sponsor is Nektar Therapeutics, with three investigative sites in California and Alabama.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience improvements in skin symptoms and disease control with Rezpegaldesleukin.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies of similar systemic IL-2 pathway agents have shown potential benefit in inflammatory skin diseases, though results vary by study design and population.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Male or female patients, ≥ 12 years of age on the day of signing the informed consent form and weighing ≥ 40 kg prior to randomization at Baseline
* Chronic atopic dermatitis (AD) defined as onset of AD signs and symptoms

  ≥ 12 months prior to Screening as determined by the Investigator through patient interview and/or review of medical history at the Screening Visit
* Patients must meet the following AD severity criteria:
* IGA score ≥ 3 (scale of 0 to 4) at Screening and Baseline
* ≥ 10.0% of BSA involvement at Screening and Baseline
* EASI ≥ 16.0 at Screening and Baseline
* Are candidates for systemic therapy and have history, documented by a physician and/or the Investigator, of inadequate response to existing topical medications within 6 months preceding Screening, or history of intolerance to a topical therapy
* Provide written, informed consent to participate in the study and follow the study procedures, including compliance with the use of highly effective contraceptives

Exclusion Criteria:

* Are currently experiencing or have a history of concomitant skin conditions other than AD, including skin infection in the area affected by the patient's AD that requires treatment with systemic antimicrobial therapy
* Are currently experiencing or have a history of unstable course of AD
* History of chronic idiopathic urticaria at any time or urticaria from other causes within 4 weeks prior to randomization at the Baseline Visit.
* Have a history of TCS use suggestive of a high risk for topical corticosteroid (TCS) withdrawal
* Have received any of the following treatments at any time before Screening: aldesleukin; investigational IL-2 analog; systemic biologic; oral JAKi; or any prior investigational agent for AD
* Have a current or recent acute, active infection

Where it's running

  • Nektar Investigative Site
    Birmingham, Alabama, United States
    Recruiting
  • Nektar Investigative Site
    Oxnard, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Nektar Investigative Site
    Palmdale, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Nektar Investigative Site
    Sacramento, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Nektar Investigative Site
    Tamarac, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Nektar Investigative Site
    Savannah, Georgia, United States
    Recruiting
Show 7 more locations
  • Nektar Investigative Site
    Metairie, Louisiana, United States
    Recruiting
  • Nektar Investigative Site
    Kirksville, Missouri, United States
    Recruiting
  • Nektar Investigative Site
    Lee's Summit, Missouri, United States
    Recruiting
  • Nektar Investigative Site
    Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
    Recruiting
  • Nektar Investigative Site
    Robbinsville, New Jersey, United States
    Recruiting
  • Nektar Investigative Site
    The Bronx, New York, United States
    Recruiting
  • Nektar Investigative Site
    Columbus, Ohio, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.