NCT05032859

Brief Summary

This is a double-blind, randomized, vehicle controlled Phase 3 study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of topical tapinarof cream, 1% compared to vehicle control cream in pediatric and adult subjects with atopic dermatitis.

Trial Health

90
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
406

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_3

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2021

Geographic Reach
2 countries

62 active sites

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 27, 2021

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 2, 2021

Completed
21 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 23, 2021

Completed
1.4 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

February 3, 2023

Completed
5 days until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

February 8, 2023

Completed
2.6 years until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

September 2, 2025

Completed
Last Updated

September 2, 2025

Status Verified

August 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

1.4 years

First QC Date

August 27, 2021

Results QC Date

January 13, 2025

Last Update Submit

August 19, 2025

Conditions

Keywords

eczemapediatrictapinarofphase 3topical

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Percent of Subjects Who Have a Validated Investigator Global Assessment for Atopic Dermatitis (vIGA-AD) Score of Clear or Almost Clear (0 or 1) With a Minimum 2-grade Improvement From Baseline to Week 8. Analyses Were Done Using Multiple Imputation.

    The vIGA-AD is a global assessment of the current state of the disease. It is a static 5-point scale used to grade overall disease severity (scalp excluded), as determined by the investigator, using the clinical characteristics of erythema, induration/papulation, lichenification, oozing/crusting. The vIGA-AD ranges from 0 to 4 and is calculated as Clear (0), Almost clear (1), Mild (2), Moderate (3), and Severe (4). Higher vIGA-AD scores represent more severe disease. Statistics are based on 100 imputed datasets.

    Baseline to Week 8

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Percent of Subjects With ≥ 75% Improvement in Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) From Baseline to Week 8. Analyses Were Done Using Multiple Imputation.

    Baseline to Week 8

  • Mean Change in in Percent of Total Body Surface Area (%BSA) Affected From Baseline to Week 8.

    Baseline to Week 8

  • Percent of Subjects With ≥ 90% Improvement in Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) From Baseline to Week 8. Analyses Were Done Using Multiple Imputation.

    Baseline to Week 8

  • Percent of Subjects ≥ 12 Years Old With a Baseline Peak Pruritis-Numeric Rating Scale (PP-NRS) Score ≥ 4 Who Achieve ≥ 4-point Reduction in the Average Weekly PP-NRS From Baseline to Week 8.

    Baseline to Week 8

Study Arms (2)

tapinarof cream

EXPERIMENTAL

tapinarof cream, 1%, applied topically once daily

Drug: tapinarof cream, 1%

vehicle cream

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

vehicle cream, applied topically once daily

Drug: vehicle cream

Interventions

applied topically once daily

tapinarof cream

applied topically once daily

vehicle cream

Eligibility Criteria

Age2 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Male and female subjects ages 2 and above with clinical diagnosis of AD
  • Subject with atopic dermatitis covering ≥5% and ≤ 35% of the BSA
  • A vIGA-AD score of ≥3 at screening and baseline
  • An EASI score of ≥6 at screening and baseline
  • Atopic dermatitis present for at least 6 months for ages 6 years old and above or 3 months for ages 2 to 5 years old
  • Female subjects of childbearing potential who are engaging in sexual activity that could lead to pregnancy should use acceptable birth control methods
  • Must not be pregnant
  • Subject, subject's parent, or legal representative must be capable of giving written informed consent/assent

You may not qualify if:

  • Immunocompromised at screening
  • Chronic or acute systemic or superficial infection requiring treatment with systemic antibacterials or antifungals within one week prior to baseline visit
  • Significant dermatological or inflammatory condition other than AD that, in the Investigator's opinion, would make it difficult to interpret data or assessments during the study
  • Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≥2.0x the upper limit of normal (ULN).
  • Screening total bilirubin \> 1.5x ULN
  • Current or chronic history of liver disease
  • Current or history of cancer within 5 years except for adequately treated cutaneous basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma or carcinoma in situ of the cervix
  • Subjects who would not be considered suitable for topical therapy
  • Use of any prohibited medication or procedure within the indicated period before the baseline visit including other investigational product within 30 days or 5 half-lives of the investigational product (whichever is longer)
  • History of or ongoing serious illness or medical, physical, or psychiatric condition(s) that, in the Investigator's opinion, may interfere with the subject's participation in the study, interpretation of results, or ability to understand and give informed consent.
  • Pregnant or lactating females
  • History of sensitivity to the study medications, or components thereof or a history of drug or other allergy that, in the opinion of the -Investigator or Medical Monitor, contraindicates their participation
  • Previous known participation in a clinical study with tapinarof (previously known as GSK2894512 and WBI-1001)

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (62)

Dermavant Investigative Site

Birmingham, Alabama, 35244, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Scottsdale, Arizona, 85255, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Scottsdale, Arizona, 85260, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Fort Smith, Arkansas, 72916, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Cerritos, California, 90702, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Huntington Beach, California, 92647, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Lancaster, California, 93534, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Long Beach, California, 90806, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Los Angeles, California, 90045, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

San Diego, California, 92123, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

San Francisco, California, 94115, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Santa Ana, California, 92701, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Santa Monica, California, 90404, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Boca Raton, Florida, 33428, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Delray Beach, Florida, 33484, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Jacksonville, Florida, 32256, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Miami, Florida, 33165, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Miami, Florida, 33173, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Miami Lakes, Florida, 33014, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Tampa, Florida, 33607, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Snellville, Georgia, 30078, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Evansville, Indiana, 47715, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Overland Park, Kansas, 66210, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Lexington, Kentucky, 40517, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Louisville, Kentucky, 40241, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70808, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70809, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

New Orleans, Louisiana, 70115, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Rockville, Maryland, 20850, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Detroit, Michigan, 48202, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Lincoln, Nebraska, 68516, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Omaha, Nebraska, 68114, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Las Vegas, Nevada, 89148, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

East Windsor, New Jersey, 08520, United States

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Dermanvant Investigative Site

Brooklyn, New York, 11203, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Watertown, New York, 13601, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Charlotte, North Carolina, 28277, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Dayton, Ohio, 45414, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Mason, Ohio, 45040, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Mayfield Heights, Ohio, 44124, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74114, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Medford, Oregon, 97504, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Portland, Oregon, 97210, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

East Greenwich, Rhode Island, 02818, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Anderson, South Carolina, 29621, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

North Charleston, South Carolina, 29420, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Spartanburg, South Carolina, 29303, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Memphis, Tennessee, 38119, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Bellaire, Texas, 77401, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Dripping Springs, Texas, 78620, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Grapevine, Texas, 76051, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Houston, Texas, 77004, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Houston, Texas, 77061, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

San Antonio, Texas, 78213, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Webster, Texas, 77598, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Spokane, Washington, 99202, United States

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Surrey, British Columbia, V3R 6A7, Canada

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Barrie, Ontario, L4M 7G1, Canada

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Markham, Ontario, L3P 1X3, Canada

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Waterloo, Ontario, N2J 1C4, Canada

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Dermavant Investigative Site

Windsor, Ontario, N8W 1E6, Canada

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Related Publications (5)

  • Silverberg JI, Eichenfield LF, Hebert AA, Simpson EL, Stein Gold L, Bissonnette R, Papp KA, Browning J, Kwong P, Korman NJ, Brown PM, Rubenstein DS, Piscitelli SC, Somerville MC, Tallman AM, Kircik L. Tapinarof cream 1% once daily: Significant efficacy in the treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in adults and children down to 2 years of age in the pivotal phase 3 ADORING trials. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2024 Sep;91(3):457-465. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2024.05.023. Epub 2024 May 20.

  • Alexis AF, Kircik L, Chovatiya R, Rice ZP, Soong W, Bhutani T, Brown PM, Piscitelli SC, Rubenstein DS, Tallman AM, Armstrong AW. Tapinarof Cream for Adults and Children with Atopic Dermatitis-Efficacy by Race and Fitzpatrick Skin Type in Two Phase 3 Randomized Clinical Trials. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb). 2025 Sep;15(9):2667-2682. doi: 10.1007/s13555-025-01489-w. Epub 2025 Jul 22.

  • Gold LS, Bruno MJ, Lewitt GM, Hebert AA. Characteristics and management of follicular events and contact dermatitis in patients using tapinarof cream for the treatment of atopic dermatitis or plaque psoriasis. J Dermatolog Treat. 2025 Dec;36(1):2517388. doi: 10.1080/09546634.2025.2517388. Epub 2025 Jul 2.

  • Gold LS, Del Rosso J, Ehst BD, Zirwas MJ, Green LJ, Brown PM, Rubenstein DS, Piscitelli SC, Tallman AM. Tapinarof cream 1% once daily was well tolerated in adults and children with atopic dermatitis in two phase 3 randomized trials. J Dermatolog Treat. 2025 Dec;36(1):2444489. doi: 10.1080/09546634.2024.2444489. Epub 2025 Jan 12.

  • Simpson EL, Hebert AA, Browning J, Serrao RT, Sofen H, Brown PM, Piscitelli SC, Rubenstein DS, Tallman AM. Tapinarof Improved Outcomes and Sleep for Patients and Families in Two Phase 3 Atopic Dermatitis Trials in Adults and Children. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb). 2025 Jan;15(1):111-124. doi: 10.1007/s13555-024-01318-6. Epub 2025 Jan 7.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Dermatitis, AtopicEczema

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Skin Diseases, GeneticGenetic Diseases, InbornCongenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and AbnormalitiesDermatitisSkin DiseasesSkin and Connective Tissue DiseasesSkin Diseases, EczematousHypersensitivity, ImmediateHypersensitivityImmune System Diseases

Results Point of Contact

Title
Clinical Lead, Late-Stage Clinical Development
Organization
Organon and Co

Study Officials

  • Diana Villalobos

    Dermavant Sciences, Inc.

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
No
Restrictive Agreement
Yes

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Masking Details
The investigator, study center staff, subject, and sponsor will be blinded to treatment assignment.
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Model Details: Following a 30-day screening period, eligible subjects will be randomized at a 2:1 ratio to receive once daily treatment with tapinarof cream, 1% or vehicle cream.
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 27, 2021

First Posted

September 2, 2021

Study Start

September 23, 2021

Primary Completion

February 3, 2023

Study Completion

February 8, 2023

Last Updated

September 2, 2025

Results First Posted

September 2, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-08

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

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