Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 2 Interventional Ages 18 and up

AR100DP1 cream for mild to moderate atopic dermatitis

Official title: A Phase II Double-Blind Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of AR100DP1 in Subjects With Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis

Run by Arjil Pharmaceuticals LLC · NCT07914088 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether a 0.5% AR100DP1 topical treatment can help people with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis better than placebo over 14 days.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment40 (estimated)
SponsorArjil Pharmaceuticals LLC
Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionsmethotrexate, cyclophosphamide
Locations2 sites (Taipei, Taiwan and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 21, 2026
Main results expectedDecember 30, 2027
Study endsDecember 30, 2027
Registry record updatedNovember 3, 2026
Trial IDNCT07914088 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults 18 years and older with clinically confirmed mild to moderate atopic dermatitis and identifiable AD lesions within a total treated area up to 1,050 cm².

Probably not a fit

Patients with very extensive disease beyond 1,050 cm² total treated area or with unstable AD may not benefit from this treatment approach.

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 Phase II, two-arm, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial evaluating the efficacy of AR100DP1 versus placebo for treating atopic dermatitis lesions. Eligible adults with mild to moderate AD apply the study product twice daily to affected areas for 14 days, with lesion measurements and IGA scores tracked throughout to monitor response. The total treated skin area is limited to 1,050 cm² at screening, with flexibility to extend within safe limits if lesions expand, while continuing to assess lesion size and pruritus. Primary outcomes focus on changes in AD lesion area, collected at each visit to determine treatment effect. Recruitment is centered in Taipei, Taiwan, at two collaborating hospitals.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, patients may experience reduced lesion size and itch with a convenient 14-day topical treatment.

How similar studies have gone: Prior topical therapies for atopic dermatitis have shown benefit in similar trial designs, though this exact AR100DP1 formulation is being evaluated in this study.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Dated and signed informed consent
2. Either gender, ≥ 18 years old (the legal age of consent majority is 18 years old in Taiwan)
3. Confirmed clinical diagnosis of atopic dermatitis (based on the criteria of Hanifin and Rajka for AD)
4. Clinical diagnosis of AD with clinically consistent and stable disease status, defined as AD lesions with the Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) score of 1(almost clear) to 3(moderate) for at least 4 weeks prior to Screening Visit, at the investigator's discretion
5. Not expected to require regular AD maintenance therapy during the study period, at the investigator's discretion
6. Have AD lesion area(s) with an IGA score of 1 to 3 at the Screening Visit and Day 1, with a maximum total treated area of 1,050 cm², as judged by the Investigator.
7. Have a pruritus NRS score of ≥ 2 for both the average itch and the worst itch in the past 24 hours, as assessed at Screening Visit and Day 1 prior to randomization
8. Subject of childbearing potential must agree to use abstinence to intercourse, or highly effective contraceptives from signing informed consent to 14 days after the last dose of study drug administration

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Fluctuating or actively infected AD judged by the investigator
2. Have any AD lesion with an IGA score of 4 at the Screening Visit or Day 1, as judged by the Investigator
3. History of the following conditions, including irritant contact dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, skin infections (such as scabies), or other autoimmune skin diseases
4. Active or potentially recurrent dermatologic condition other than atopic dermatitis that may confound evaluation (e.g. fungal infection), judged by the investigator
5. Received systemic medication including immunosuppressant, phototherapy, or other therapy, which could affect AD within 4 weeks before Day 1
6. Received systemic antihistamine within 5 half-lives (see Appendix 1 for half-lives of common antihistamine) prior to Day 1 (except for permitted background medication, Fexofenadine)
7. Received systemic corticosteroid within 2 days or 5 half-lives, whichever is longer, prior to Day 1
8. Received topical medication including corticosteroid, immunosuppressant, anti-histamine, phototherapy, calcineurin inhibitors, or other therapy for AD lesion area(s) within 1 week before Day 1
9. Plan to receive immunosuppressive agents (including azathioprine, mycophenolate, cyclophosphamide, chlorambucil, methotrexate, cyclosporine)
10. Unwilling or unable to comply with the criteria in Life Style Guidelines (Section 5.3) during the study
11. History of use of biologic therapy (including intravenous immunoglobulin) within 12 weeks or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) prior to Day 1
12. Received any other investigational drug within 4 weeks prior to Day 1
13. Required or received systemic CYP3A4 inhibitors with strong potency within 1 week prior to Day 1, including but not limited to clarithromycin, itraconazole, nefazodone, and atazanavir, evaluated by the investigator
14. Treatment for any type of cancer (except squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, or carcinoma in situ of the skin, curatively treated with cryosurgery or surgical excision only) within 5 years before Day 1
15. Had surgery within 4 weeks prior to Day 1, or plan to have surgery during the study.
16. Known hypersensitivity to any of the components of the study drug
17. Active clinically serious infection or any known history of immunodeficiency, including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection
18. Current uncontrolled asthma
19. Any of the following serum test abnormalities:

    * Total bilirubin \> 1.5 × ULN
    * AST or ALT \> 3.0 × ULN
    * Serum albumin \< 2.5 g/dL
    * Creatinine \> 1.5 × ULN
    * Any other ≥ Grade 2 (grading of NCI-CTCAE v6.0) laboratory abnormality at baseline (other than those listed above)
20. With ongoing acute diseases or within the past 2 years serious medical conditions (e.g. concomitant illness) such as cardiovascular (e.g. New York Heart Association (NYHA) grade III or IV), hepatic (e.g. Child-Pugh Class C), psychiatric condition (e.g. alcoholism, drug abuse), medical history, physical findings, or laboratory abnormality that in the investigators' opinion could interfere with the results of the trial or adversely affect the safety of the subject
21. Female subject who is lactating or has positive urine pregnancy test at Screening and Day 1
22. Other conditions not suitable for participating in this study judged by the investigator
23. Plan to donate blood, sperm, or eggs from Screening Visit until Final Visit

Where it's running

  • Taipei Medical University Hospital
    Taipei, Taiwan, Taiwan
    Recruiting
  • Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Linkou
    Taoyuan, Taiwan, Taiwan
    Not yet 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.
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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.