Topical ointment for treating mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in adults

A Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Double-blind, Multi Center, Phase IIa Trial Investigating the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy of Topical Ointment YR001 in Adult Patients With Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis

Phase 2 Interventional Hangzhou Yirui Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd · NCT06309355

This study is testing a new ointment for adults with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis to see if it helps improve their skin condition compared to a placebo.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment36 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorHangzhou Yirui Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd Industry-sponsored
Locations4 sites (Boynton Beach, Florida and 3 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06309355 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of YR001, a topical ointment, in adult patients suffering from mild to moderate atopic dermatitis. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the YR001 ointment or a placebo. The study aims to determine how well the ointment works and its effects on the skin condition over the course of the trial. The research will involve assessments of the participants' skin condition and overall health throughout the study period.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis and a BMI between 18.0 and 30.0.

Not a fit: Patients with severe skin conditions, infections, or those who have recently participated in other clinical trials may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a new effective option for managing symptoms of atopic dermatitis in adults.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise with topical treatments for atopic dermatitis, but the specific approach with YR001 is novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Written informed consent obtained from the subject.
2. Male or female subject is aged 18 or older.
3. Subject has a weight of at least 50 kg and a body mass index (BMI) between 18.0 and 30.0 kg/m2, inclusive.
4. An Investigator Static Global Assessment (ISGA) score of 2 (mild) to 3 (moderate) at screening and Baseline.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Pregnant or lactating women.
2. Any skin tattoo, scar, cuts, bruises, or other skin damage, including excessive UV exposure, at the possible IP application sites.
3. Patients who have a source of itch solely or significantly from untreatable areas (face, scalp, genitals, palms of hands or soles of feet).
4. Have concomitant skin disease or infection (e.g., acne, impetigo) or presence of skin comorbidities in the skin areas to be dosed that may interfere with study assessments and treatment response.
5. Participation in another interventional clinical trial (e.g. investigational drug, biological agent, or device) within 30 days or 5 half-lives of investigational agent (whichever is longer) before entering, or during the trial, or previous participation in this clinical trial.

Where this trial is running

Boynton Beach, Florida 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 DermatitisYR001KV1.3
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.