Evaluating the safety and effectiveness of Upadacitinib for adolescents with atopic dermatitis

A Post-Marketing Observational Study to Evaluate Safety and Effectiveness of Upadacitinib in Adolescent Patients Ages 12 to <18 Years Old Diagnosed With Atopic Dermatitis (AD)

Observational AbbVie · NCT05029895

This study is testing if the oral medication Upadacitinib is safe and effective for teenagers with atopic dermatitis in Japan.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment170 (estimated)
Ages12 Years to 17 Years
SexAll
SponsorAbbVie Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionsupadacitinib
Locations59 sites (Asahi Owari, Aichi and 58 other locations)
Trial IDNCT05029895 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to assess the safety and effectiveness of oral Upadacitinib in adolescents aged 12 to under 18 years diagnosed with atopic dermatitis in Japan. Approximately 170 participants will be enrolled from multiple sites, and data will be collected over a period of two years as they receive Upadacitinib as part of their routine clinical care. The study focuses on real-world outcomes, providing insights into the drug's performance in a typical treatment setting without adding any extra burden to participants.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adolescents aged 12 to under 18 years with a diagnosis of atopic dermatitis who are starting treatment with Upadacitinib.

Not a fit: Patients who have previously been treated with Upadacitinib or those for whom the drug is contraindicated may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable information on the safety and effectiveness of Upadacitinib for treating atopic dermatitis in adolescents.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have documented the safety and effectiveness of Upadacitinib in adults, but this study is novel as it focuses specifically on adolescents in a real-world setting.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Participants who are diagnosed with atopic dermatitis (AD).
* History of topical anti-inflammatory agents such as topical steroids and topical tacrolimus for AD.
* Participants initiating upadacitinib for the treatment of AD in routine clinical practice.
* Body weight \>=30 kg at the start of dosing.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Prior treatment with upadacitinib
* Currently participating in another registrational clinical research study
* Participants for whom upadacitinib is contraindicated

Where this trial is running

Asahi Owari, Aichi and 58 other locations

+9 more sites — see ClinicalTrials.gov for the full list.

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Atopic DermatitisAtopic EczemaUpadacitinibRINVOQ
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.