Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 3 Interventional Ages 18 to 75

QLM3003 ointment for adults with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis

Official title: A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo Controlled, Parallel Group Study to Assess Efficacy and Safety of QLM3003 Ointment in Participants With Mild or Moderate Atopic Dermatitis

Run by Qilu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. · NCT06880276 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This trial will test whether applying QLM3003 ointment (1.5% or 2%) twice daily for 8 weeks helps adults with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis compared with a placebo.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
Enrollment360 (estimated)
SponsorQilu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionsDupilumab, Tofacitinib, Ruxolitinib, Upadacitinib, Baricitinib, Abrocitinib, Ivarmacitinib, Gecacitinib
Locations1 site (Shenyang)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 16, 2025
Main results expectedMarch 2027
Study endsMay 2027
Registry record updatedAugust 26, 2025
Trial IDNCT06880276 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults 18–75 with a diagnosis of atopic dermatitis per Hanifin-Rajka, disease duration of one year or more, an IGA score of 2 or 3, and 3–20% BSA affected are the ideal candidates.

Probably not a fit

Patients with severe or unstable atopic dermatitis, significant comorbidities that interfere with assessment, or recent use of biologic therapies are unlikely to receive 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 is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group phase 3 trial enrolling approximately 360 adults with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis. Participants are randomized 1:1:1 to receive 1.5% QLM3003 ointment, 2% QLM3003 ointment, or placebo applied twice daily for 8 weeks, with the primary efficacy endpoint of EASI 75 at week 8 and a key secondary endpoint of IGA-TS. Eligible patients are adults aged 18–75 with a history of AD of at least one year, an IGA score of 2 or 3, and 3–20% body surface area involvement. Safety and tolerability are monitored throughout the study with scheduled clinic visits and adverse event reporting.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, QLM3003 ointment could provide a new topical option to reduce inflammation and improve skin clearing in adults with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis.

How similar studies have gone: Other topical anti-inflammatory agents, including recent phase 3 topical JAK inhibitors, have shown benefit in mild to moderate atopic dermatitis, while QLM3003 itself represents a novel formulation being tested.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Male or female, 18-75 years old
* The diagnosis of atopic dermatitis (AD) during screening meets the Hanifin⁃Rajka standard, and the history of AD/ eczema ≥1 year before screening. All of the following conditions must be met during the screening and baseline periods:Number of participants with IGA score of "2" or "3".AD involving the head and neck (scalp excluded), trunk, and extremities, with a total affected BSA of 3-20% (inclusive)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Subjects with comorbidities or other conditions that may interfere with the assessment of the investigational drug or the study disease, as determined by the investigator to be ineligible for participation
* Patients whose current AD disease status was assessed by the investigators to be unstable (spontaneous improvement or rapid deterioration) were not eligible to participate in the study.
* Patients who have received a marketed or investigational biologic for the treatment of AD, such as Dupilumab, within 3 months before baseline or within 5 half-lives of the drug (whichever was longer).
* Patients who had received systemic or topical JAK inhibitor therapy, including but not limited to Tofacitinib, Ruxolitinib, Upadacitinib, Baricitinib, Abrocitinib, Ivarmacitinib, and Gecacitinib, within 4 weeks before baseline or within 5 half-lives of the drug (whichever was longer).

Where it's running

  • The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University
    Shenyang, China
    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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