Safety and Efficacy Study of Topically Applied DS107 Cream in Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis Patients (AD)

The purpose of this randomized, double blind, placebo controlled, parallel group study is to compare the safety and efficacy of topically applied DS107 cream (1% and 5%) versus vehicle cream, in the treatment of adult patients with mild to moderate Atopic Dermatitis (AD).

This was a randomized, vehicle-controlled, double-blind, parallel-group, multicenter, Phase 2b study to investigate the safety and efficacy of topically administered DS107 cream and the dose-response relationship between DS107 cream and vehicle cream in patients 18 years and older with mild to moderate AD.

Approximately 300 patients (100 per treatment group), with mild to moderate AD were to be included in this study. All patients signed the patient information sheet (PIS)/informed consent form (ICF) and underwent screening for study eligibility. Eligible patients were randomized (1:1:1) to receive 1% DS107 cream, 5% DS107 cream or, vehicle cream:

Treatment Group A: 1% DS107 cream Treatment Group B: 5% DS107 cream Treatment Group C: Vehicle cream Study cream was to be applied topically to all affected or commonly affected areas twice daily (BID) for 8 weeks. To maintain the double-blind conditions, the DS107 and vehicle creams were identical in appearance. During their participation, patients were to come to the clinic on 7 occasions: Screening, Baseline, and at Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8 (end of treatment), and 10 (follow-up).

At the start of the study, areas for treatment were defined, DS107 or vehicle cream was then applied to those areas (and any newly affected areas) throughout the 8-week treatment period. Patients were instructed to apply the study cream liberally to the affected area in the morning and the evening. Emollients could be applied to other areas of dry skin that were not in the defined treatment area. On the days of clinic visits, patients were instructed to abstain from applying study cream for 6 hours prior to the visit and then to apply study cream as soon as possible after the clinic visit.

Once enrolled, patients were restricted from using any other treatment for AD. Any medication (prescription and over-the-counter \[OTC\] drugs) or therapeutic intervention deemed necessary for the patient, and which in the opinion of the investigator did not interfere with the safety and efficacy evaluations, could be continued unless they were included in the prohibited list of medications and therapeutic regimens.

Eligibility Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with a clinically confirmed diagnosis of active Atopic Dermatitis according to Hanifin and Rajka criteria
* Patients with mild to moderate Atopic Dermatitis at baseline as defined by an Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) score of 3 or 2 at baseline visit
* Patients with Atopic Dermatitis covering a minimum 5% of the body surface area at baseline
* Male or female patients aged 18 years and older on the day of signing the informed consent form (ICF)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with other skin conditions that might interfere with Atopic Dermatitis diagnosis and/or evaluation (such as psoriasis or current active viral, bacterial and fungal topical skin infections) as assessed by the Investigator
* Patients who have used systemic treatments (other than biologics) that could affect Atopic Dermatitis less that 4 weeks prior to baseline visit (Day 0), e.g. retinoids, methotrexate, cyclosporine, hydroxycarbamide (hydroxyurea), azathioprine and oral/injectable corticosteroids. Intranasal corticosteroids for stable medical conditions are allowed
* Patients who have used any topical medicated treatment for Atopic Dermatitis two weeks prior to the start of treatment/baseline (Day 0) including but not limited to, topical corticosteroids, calcineurin inhibitors, tars, bleach, antimicrobials, and bleach baths
* Patients who use topical products containing urea, ceramides or hyaluronic acid two weeks prior to Day 0
* Patients who have a history of hypersensitivity to any substance in DS107 cream or vehicle cream
* Patients who have any clinically significant controlled or uncontrolled medical condition or laboratory abnormality that would, in the opinion of the Investigator, put the patient at undue risk or interfere with the interpretation of study results
* Patients with significant uncontrolled cardiovascular, neurologic, malignant, psychiatric, respiratory or hypertensive disease, as well as uncontrolled diabetes and floride arthritis or any other illness that, in the opinion of the Investigator, is likely to interfere with completion of the study
* Patients with chronic infectious diseases (e.g. hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or infection with human immunodeficiency virus)