Testing HY209gel for treating Atopic Dermatitis

A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter, Phase 2 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of HY209 Gel in Patients With Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis(AD)

Phase 2 Interventional Shaperon · NCT06024499

This study is testing a new gel called HY209 to see if it can safely help people with mild to moderate Atopic Dermatitis feel better.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment210 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 100 Years
SexAll
SponsorShaperon Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionsdupilumab
Locations4 sites (Birmingham, Alabama and 3 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06024499 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This phase 2 clinical trial evaluates the safety and efficacy of HY209gel in patients with mild to moderate Atopic Dermatitis. The study is divided into two parts: the first part involves a dose-escalation approach with different concentrations of HY209gel and a placebo to assess pharmacokinetics, safety, and tolerability. The second part will focus on the selected doses from Part 1, enrolling a larger group of subjects to compare the effects of HY209gel against a placebo over an 8-week treatment period.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 or older with a clinical diagnosis of mild to moderate Atopic Dermatitis affecting 5% to 30% of their body surface area.

Not a fit: Patients with unstable Atopic Dermatitis or those requiring corticosteroid treatment may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a new effective option for patients suffering from Atopic Dermatitis.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using topical treatments for Atopic Dermatitis, making this approach a continuation of established research.

Eligibility criteria

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Key Inclusion Criteria:

* Male or female subjects aged 18 or older
* Subjects who have a history of AD at least 6 months ago from screening and have been clinically stable for ≥ 1 month
* Subjects with a clinical diagnosis of AD according to the Hanifin and Rajka Criteria by a board certified/eligible dermatologist
* Subjects who have a minimum of 5% and a maximum of 30% of total body surface area (BSA) affected by AD at screening and baseline visits
* Subjects with vIGA score 2 or 3 corresponding to mild to moderate AD at screening and baseline visit
* Subjects should be a literate person who can read the participant information sheet and consent form/questionnaire and understand the language of the participation

Key Exclusion Criteria:

* Subjects who have unstable AD (i.e., remaining clinical stable less than 6 months) or any consistent requirement for any potency topical corticosteroids
* Subjects who have topical treatment with corticosteroids within 2 weeks prior to baseline visit or other topical treatments of the AD area at screening (moisturizers/emollients are allowed)
* Subjects who had systemic treatment with corticosteroids or cyclosporine or other immunosuppressive treatments within 4 weeks prior to baseline visit
* Subjects who had dupilumab or any other biologics within 6 months prior to baseline visit
* Subjects who take any systemic anti-infective or antibiotic treatments within 1 week prior to baseline visit
* Subjects who had ultraviolet irradiation (including photopheresis) within 4 weeks prior to screening
* Subjects who have active malignancy or history of cancer in 5 years prior to screening, except for treated cautions basal cell carcinoma and in situ cervical cancer
* Subjects who have any other skin diseases that would affect the ability to assess the AD
* Subjects who are taking strong CYP3A4 inhibitor or any other concomitant drug that, in the opinion of the PI, may cause interference with the treatment
* Subjects who participated in another drug or device trial within 4 weeks prior to screening...etc

Where this trial is running

Birmingham, Alabama and 3 other locations

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 Dermatitis EczemaAtopic Dermatitis of Scalp
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 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.