A Phase II Multicenter, Randomized, Double Blind Study to Assess the Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of Two Concentrations of ZEP-3Na Topical Cream (0.1% and 1%) Compared to Vehicle-control in Subjects With Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis With an Open Label Extension of up to 2 Weeks Treatment With ZEP-3Na Topical Cream 1%
This is a phase II, double blind study with ZEP-3NA 0.1% or 1% vs. vehicle-control in subjects with mild to moderate Atopic Dermatitis. The IP (Investigational Product) will be administered topically twice daily for 4 weeks in the double blind phase. patients that will reach the primary endpoint will have the opportunity for additional to two weeks of open label treatment with ZEP-3Na 1%. The purpose of this study is to assess the safety, tolerability and efficacy of two concentrations of ZEP-3NA compared to vehicle-control.
• Male or female 5 to 75 years old, inclusive.
• Clinical diagnosis of Atopic Dermatitis (as defined by Hanifin and Rajka criteria).
• Atopic Dermatitis should be present for at least three months with stable disease for ≥ 1 month prior to screening.
• IGA score of 2 or 3 (mild or moderate) during screening and baseline.
• Women of child bearing potential must have a negative urine pregnancy test at screening and use an adequate contraceptive method throughout the study. Women of child bearing potential is defined as any female who has experienced menarche and who has not undergone surgical sterilization (such as: hysterectomy or bilateral oophorectomy) and is not postmenopausal. Menopause is defined as 24 months of amenorrhea in a woman over age 45 years in the absence of other biological or physiological causes. Adequate method of birth control is defined as one of the following: oral or injectable contraceptives, intrauterine device, contraceptive implants, tubal ligation, hysterectomy, or a double-barrier method (diaphragm with spermicidal foam or jelly, or a condom), abstinence or vasectomy. Males with partners of childbearing potential should inform them of their participation in this clinical study and use an adequate contraceptive method throughout the study.
• Willing and able to comply with study instructions and commit to attending all visits.
• The patient/parent/guardian has the ability to understand, agree to and sign the study Informed Consent Form prior to performing any study-related procedure. Adolescents age \>16 to 18 years old should be willing and able to sign Assent Form.