Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 4 Interventional Ages 18 and up

Examining how dupilumab affects immune cells in atopic dermatitis

Official title: Molecular Signatures of Cutaneous Dupilumab Response

Run by University of California, San Francisco · NCT05858619 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing how the medication dupilumab affects immune cells in the skin of people with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 4
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment15 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of California, San Francisco
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsdupilumab
Locations1 site (San Francisco, California)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 1, 2023
Main results expectedFebruary 1, 2028
Study endsFebruary 1, 2028
Registry record updatedJune 4, 2026
Trial IDNCT05858619 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are pregnant, have known immunodeficiencies, or have parasitic infections may not benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effects of dupilumab, an FDA-approved treatment for atopic dermatitis, on immune cells in skin lesions associated with the condition. It is a one-arm, open-label study that will enroll fifteen subjects with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis. Participants will undergo biopsy procedures to collect skin samples, which will then be analyzed through molecular profiling to understand the relationship between these profiles and the response to dupilumab treatment.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help predict which patients will respond best to dupilumab, leading to more personalized treatment strategies for atopic dermatitis.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results in understanding treatment responses in atopic dermatitis, making this approach both relevant and potentially impactful.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. 18 years of age or older
2. atopic dermatitis with a EASI (Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI)) score of ≥7

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Known pregnancy
2. Known immunodeficiencies
3. Known parasitic infection -

Where it's running

  • University of California, San Francisco
    San Francisco, California, United States
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Jeffrey Cheng, MD, PhD — University of California, San Francisco
  • Study coordinator: Jeffrey Cheng, MD, PhD
  • Email: rashes@ucsf.edu
  • Phone: 415 575 0524

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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.