Adrenal Suppression and Pharmacokinetics of Topicort® Spray, 0.25% in Pediatric Patients With Plaque Psoriasis

Study Purpose

The objective of this study is to evaluate the potential of Topicort® (desoximetasone) Topical Spray, 0.25% to suppress hypothalmic pituitary adrenal axis function. The secondary objectives are to evaluate the efficacy parameters, pharmacokinetics and adverse event profile.

Recruitment Criteria

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

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No
Study Type

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Interventional
Eligible Ages 2 Years - 17 Years
Gender All
More Inclusion & Exclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

- Patients aged 7 years and older must have provided written assent accompanied by written informed consent from patient's representative - Clinical diagnosis of stable plaque psoriasis with involvement of ≥ 10% body surface area (excluding face and scalp) - Physicians Global Assessment score of 3 or 4 at baseline

Exclusion Criteria:

- Has other dermatological conditions that may interfere with clinical assessments - Allergy or sensitivity to corticosteroids or any drug hypersensitivity or intolerance that would compromise patient safety or study results - History of an adverse reaction to Cortrosyn™ or similar test reagents - Chronic infectious disease, system or organ disorder or other medical condition that would place patient at undue risk by study participation

Trial Details

Trial ID:

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NCT02340169
Phase

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Phase 4: Studies occurring after FDA has approved a drug for marketing, efficacy, or optimal use.

Phase 4
Lead Sponsor

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Taro Pharmaceuticals USA
Principal Investigator

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Novum Pharmaceutical Research Services
Principal Investigator Affiliation http://www.novumprs.com/contact
Agency Class

Category of organization(s) involved as sponsor (and collaborator) supporting the trial.

Industry
Overall Status Recruiting
Countries United States
Conditions

The disease, disorder, syndrome, illness, or injury that is being studied.

Plaque Psoriasis
Additional Details

An open label, post marketing safety study to assess the potential of a TOPICORT® (desoximetasone) Topical Spray, 0.25% to suppress HPA axis function following twice daily dosing for 28 days.

Arms & Interventions

Arms

Experimental: Topicort® Topical Spray, 0.25%

Topicort® (desoximetasone) Topical Spray, 0.25%, twice a day for 28 days

Interventions

Drug: - Topicort® (desoximetasone) Topical Spray, 0.25%

Topicort® (desoximetasone) Topical Spray, 0.25% applied to affected areas twice a day for 28 days

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Taro Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., Hawthorne, New York

Status

Recruiting

Address

Taro Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.

Hawthorne, New York, 10532

Site Contact

Natalie Yantovskiy

+1 914-345-900

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