Tofacitinib Ointment For Atopic Dermatitis (Atopic Eczema)

A Phase 2a, Multi-site, Randomized, Double-blind, Vehicle-controlled, Parallel-group Study Of The Pilot Efficacy, Safety, Tolerability, And Pharmacokinetics Of 2% Tofacitinib Ointment In Subjects With Mild To Moderate Atopic Dermatitis

The study is being conducted to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of 2% tofacitinib ointment (20 mg/g) BID (twice daily) in subjects with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis compared to placebo (vehicle) BID for 4 weeks.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Have a clinical diagnosis of atopic dermatitis (also known as atopic eczema) for at least 6 months prior to Day 1 that has been clinically stable for at least 1 month prior to Day 1 and is confirmed to be atopic dermatitis according to the criteria of Hanifin and Rajka.
• Have a PGA score of 2 (mild) or 3 (moderate) at Day 1.
• Have atopic dermatitis on the head (including face, but excluding hair bearing scalp), neck, trunk (excluding groin and genitals), or limbs including palms and soles covering at least 2% of total body surface area (BSA) and up to and including 20% of total BSA at Day 1. At least 2% of the total BSA will need to be on the head (including face, but excluding hair bearing scalp), neck, trunk (excluding groin and genitals), or limbs (excluding palms and soles).

Exclusion Criteria:

• Evidence of certain skin conditions/infections at baseline
• Currently have atopic dermatitis on groin, genitals, palm or soles
• Have certain laboratory abnormalities at baseline
• Females who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or are of childbearing potential not using highly effective contraception