Tilrekimig in adults and teens with eczema too severe for standard creams
Official title: A RANDOMIZED, DOUBLE-BLIND, PARALLEL GROUP, PLACEBO-CONTROLLED PHASE 3 COMBINATION THERAPY STUDY TO INVESTIGATE THE EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF TILREKIMIG IN ADULT AND ADOLESCENT PARTICIPANTS 12 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER WITH MODERATE-TO-SEVERE ATOPIC DERMATITIS
Run by Pfizer · NCT07765888 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A new medicine called tilrekimig is being tested to see if it helps moderate-to-severe eczema in people 12 and older when used with medicated skin creams.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 12 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 375 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Pfizer Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 21 sites (Birmingham, Alabama and 20 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 17, 2026 |
| Main results expected | March 10, 2028 |
| Study ends | June 2, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | October 15, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07765888 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are 12 years or older with chronic moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis for at least 12 months and inadequate response to standard skin treatments, with no disqualifying autoimmune, infectious, hepatic, renal, or hematologic conditions.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with significant autoimmune disease, active infections, immunodeficiency, psychiatric illness, or severe organ abnormalities may not benefit and could be excluded.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This Phase 3 study tests tilrekimig against a placebo in a 2:1 ratio over 24 weeks, with the last dose given at week 20. Participants are adults and adolescents with chronic, moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis who have not responded adequately to standard topical treatments. The study evaluates safety and how well tilrekimig works when combined with medicated creams, under careful monitoring. Sites are in Alabama, Arizona, and California, led by Pfizer.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, tilrekimig could offer better skin relief for people with moderate-to-severe eczema who have not responded well to standard therapies.
How similar studies have gone: Prior approaches in similar immune-targeting therapies have shown promise in eczema, but results have varied and tilrekimig represents a newer approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Participants 12 years of age or older
* Must meet the following AD criteria:
1. Clinical diagnosis of chronic atopic dermatitis (also known as atopic eczema) for at least 12 months prior to Day 1
2. An inadequate response to standard of care treatments {eg, at least medium potency topical corticosteroids (TCS)} consistent with AD treatment guidelines
3. Moderate-to-severe eczema for at least 1 year
* Adolescent participants must be up to date on immunizations per local guidance.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Clinically Significant Autoimmune Disease
* Significant Infection History or Active Infection
* Known or Suspected Immunodeficiency/Immunosuppression
* Significant psychiatric illness or suicidality
* Clinically significant hepatic, renal, or hematologic abnormalities
Where it's running
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Northridge Clinical Trials
Northridge, California, United States Recruiting -
University Clinical Trials, Inc
San Diego, California, United States Recruiting -
Pediatric Skin Research
Miami, Florida, United States Recruiting -
AllerVie Clinical Research
Panama City, Florida, United States Recruiting -
GCP Research , Global Clinical Professionals
St. Petersburg, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Marietta Dermatology Clinical Research, Inc.
Marietta, Georgia, United States Recruiting
Show 15 more locations
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Red River Research Partners LLC
Fargo, North Dakota, United States Recruiting -
Derm Texas
Dallas, Texas, United States Recruiting -
Cahaba Dermatology & Skin Health Center
Birmingham, Alabama, United States Not yet recruiting -
ORSO Health
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States Not yet recruiting -
Kern Research, Inc.
Bakersfield, California, United States Not yet recruiting -
Focus Clinical Research
West Hills, California, United States Not yet recruiting -
Aeroallergy Research Laboratories of Savannah, Inc
Savannah, Georgia, United States Not yet recruiting -
Stryde Research-Epiphany Dermatology
Southlake, Texas, United States Not yet recruiting -
Charme Clinique
Matsudo, Chiba, Japan Not yet recruiting -
Miyata Dermatology Clinic
Matsudo, Chiba, Japan Not yet recruiting -
Shibaki Dermatology Clinic
Teine-ku, Hokkaido, Japan Not yet recruiting -
Aile Home Clinic Nagaoka
Nagaoka, Niigata, Japan Not yet recruiting -
Dermatology and Ophthalmology Kume Clinic
Sakai, Osaka, Japan Not yet recruiting -
NTT Medical Center Tokyo
Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan Not yet recruiting -
Osaka Metropolitan University Hospital
Osaka, Japan Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Pfizer CT.gov Call Center
- Email: ClinicalTrials.gov_Inquiries@pfizer.com
- Phone: 1-800-718-1021
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.