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    Clinical Trial Results:
    A two-part trial to evaluate the safety, tolerability, clinical effect and systemic exposure potential of topically applied GSK2981278 ointment in subjects with plaque psoriasis

    Summary
    EudraCT number
    2016-002671-10
    Trial protocol
    DE  
    Global end of trial date
    05 May 2017

    Results information
    Results version number
    v3(current)
    This version publication date
    31 Jan 2019
    First version publication date
    19 Apr 2018
    Other versions
    v1 , v2
    Version creation reason

    Trial information

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    Trial identification
    Sponsor protocol code
    203820
    Additional study identifiers
    ISRCTN number
    -
    US NCT number
    -
    WHO universal trial number (UTN)
    -
    Sponsors
    Sponsor organisation name
    GlaxoSmithKline
    Sponsor organisation address
    980 Great West Road, Brentford, Middlesex, United Kingdom,
    Public contact
    GSK Response Center, GlaxoSmithKline, 1 866-435-7343,
    Scientific contact
    GSK Response Center, GlaxoSmithKline, 1 866-435-7343,
    Paediatric regulatory details
    Is trial part of an agreed paediatric investigation plan (PIP)
    No
    Does article 45 of REGULATION (EC) No 1901/2006 apply to this trial?
    No
    Does article 46 of REGULATION (EC) No 1901/2006 apply to this trial?
    No
    Results analysis stage
    Analysis stage
    Final
    Date of interim/final analysis
    07 Dec 2017
    Is this the analysis of the primary completion data?
    No
    Global end of trial reached?
    Yes
    Global end of trial date
    05 May 2017
    Was the trial ended prematurely?
    Yes
    General information about the trial
    Main objective of the trial
    Part A: To evaluate the safety and tolerability of topically applied GSK2981278 and the systemic exposure of GSK2981278 following topical application in participants with plaque psoriasis. Part B: To evaluate the safety and tolerability of topically applied GSK2981278 and its vehicle and the clinical effect of topically applied GSK2981278 relative to vehicle control in participants with plaque psoriasis.
    Protection of trial subjects
    To minimize the pain and discomfort associated with the punch biopsy procedure on the skin, local anesthesia was provided and the effect was checked by the physician before the procedure.
    Background therapy
    -
    Evidence for comparator
    -
    Actual start date of recruitment
    13 Feb 2017
    Long term follow-up planned
    No
    Independent data monitoring committee (IDMC) involvement?
    No
    Population of trial subjects
    Number of subjects enrolled per country
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Germany: 8
    Worldwide total number of subjects
    8
    EEA total number of subjects
    8
    Number of subjects enrolled per age group
    In utero
    0
    Preterm newborn - gestational age < 37 wk
    0
    Newborns (0-27 days)
    0
    Infants and toddlers (28 days-23 months)
    0
    Children (2-11 years)
    0
    Adolescents (12-17 years)
    0
    Adults (18-64 years)
    6
    From 65 to 84 years
    2
    85 years and over
    0

    Subject disposition

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    Recruitment
    Recruitment details
    Participants with chronic stable plaque psoriasis were recruited in this 2 part study to evaluate safety, tolerability and clinical effect of GSK2981278.

    Pre-assignment
    Screening details
    A total of 10 participants were screened; of which two were screen failures and eight were included in the treatment phase of Part A and received GSK2981278 4% ointment for 8 weeks. Part B of this study was not conducted as pre-defined efficacy criteria for continuing to Part B were not met. Hence no participants were enrolled in Part B.

    Period 1
    Period 1 title
    Overall Study (overall period)
    Is this the baseline period?
    Yes
    Allocation method
    Not applicable
    Blinding used
    Not blinded

    Arms
    Arm title
    GSK2981278 4%
    Arm description
    Participants received 4% ointment of GSK2981278 twice daily for 8 weeks.
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    GSK2981278
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Ointment
    Routes of administration
    Topical use
    Dosage and administration details
    GSK2981278 ointment was administered topically as a thin layer to all affected areas of the skin, twice daily, for 8 weeks.

    Number of subjects in period 1
    GSK2981278 4%
    Started
    8
    Completed
    8

    Baseline characteristics

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    Baseline characteristics reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    GSK2981278 4%
    Reporting group description
    Participants received 4% ointment of GSK2981278 twice daily for 8 weeks.

    Reporting group values
    GSK2981278 4% Total
    Number of subjects
    8 8
    Age categorical
    Units: Subjects
        All participants
    8 8
    Age continuous
    Units: years
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    54.9 ( 9.43 ) -
    Gender categorical
    Units: Subjects
        Female
    0 0
        Male
    8 8
    Race/Ethnicity, Customized
    Units: Subjects
        White - White/Caucasian/European heritage
    8 8

    End points

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    End points reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    GSK2981278 4%
    Reporting group description
    Participants received 4% ointment of GSK2981278 twice daily for 8 weeks.

    Primary: Number of participants with on-therapy serious adverse events (SAEs) and non-SAEs: Part A

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    End point title
    Number of participants with on-therapy serious adverse events (SAEs) and non-SAEs: Part A [1]
    End point description
    An AE is any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical investigation participant, temporally associated with the use of a medicinal product, whether or not considered related to the medicinal product. SAE is defined as any untoward medical occurrence that, at any dose results in death, is life-threatening, requires hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, results in disability, is a congenital anomaly/ birth defect, other situations and is associated with liver injury or impaired liver function. The analysis was performed on Safety analysis Population which comprised of all participants exposed to at least 1 application of study medication.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    Up to Day 57
    Notes
    [1] - No statistical analyses have been specified for this primary end point. It is expected there is at least one statistical analysis for each primary end point.
    Justification: There are no statistical data to report.
    End point values
    GSK2981278 4%
    Number of subjects analysed
    8 [2]
    Units: Participants
        non-SAEs
    1
        SAEs
    0
    Notes
    [2] - Safety analysis Population
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Primary: Number of participants with application site tolerability assessment score during treatment period: Part A

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    End point title
    Number of participants with application site tolerability assessment score during treatment period: Part A [3]
    End point description
    The investigator assessed application site tolerability focusing on the treated non-lesional skin surrounding the plaques at each visit using the 5-point tolerability assessment scale ranging from 0 (no intolerance) to 4 (very severe intolerance). Number of participants in the corresponding score at Day 1, 15, 29 and 57 has been presented.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    Day 1, Day 15, Day 29, Day 57
    Notes
    [3] - No statistical analyses have been specified for this primary end point. It is expected there is at least one statistical analysis for each primary end point.
    Justification: There are no statistical data to report.
    End point values
    GSK2981278 4%
    Number of subjects analysed
    8 [4]
    Units: Participants
        Day 1; Grade 0
    8
        Day 1; Grade 1
    0
        Day 1; Grade 2
    0
        Day 1; Grade 3
    0
        Day 1; Grade 4
    0
        Day 15; Grade 0
    8
        Day 15; Grade 1
    0
        Day 15; Grade 2
    0
        Day 15; Grade 3
    0
        Day 15; Grade 4
    0
        Day 29; Grade 0
    8
        Day 29; Grade 1
    0
        Day 29; Grade 2
    0
        Day 29; Grade 3
    0
        Day 29; Grade 4
    0
        Day 57; Grade 0
    8
        Day 57; Grade 1
    0
        Day 57; Grade 2
    0
        Day 57; Grade 3
    0
        Day 57; Grade 4
    0
    Notes
    [4] - Safety analysis Population
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Primary: Number of Participants with Negative Urinalysis Results: Part A

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    End point title
    Number of Participants with Negative Urinalysis Results: Part A [5]
    End point description
    Urine samples were collected from participants to evaluate urinalysis parameters including glucose, protein, erythrocytes and ketones. Number of participants with negative or normal urinalysis results at Day 15, Day 29 and Day 57 are presented. Last observation values collected prior to the first application of study treatment were considered as Baseline values.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    Up to Day 57
    Notes
    [5] - No statistical analyses have been specified for this primary end point. It is expected there is at least one statistical analysis for each primary end point.
    Justification: There are no statistical data to report.
    End point values
    GSK2981278 4%
    Number of subjects analysed
    8 [6]
    Units: Participants
        Glucose; Baseline
    8
        Glucose; Day 15
    8
        Glucose; Day 29
    8
        Glucose; Day 57
    8
        Protein; Baseline
    8
        Protein; Day 15
    8
        Protein; Day 29
    8
        Protein; Day 57
    8
        Erythrocytes; Baseline
    8
        Erythrocytes; Day 15
    8
        Erythrocytes; Day 29
    8
        Erythrocytes; Day 57
    8
        Ketones; Baseline
    8
        Ketones; Day 15
    8
        Ketones; Day 29
    8
        Ketones; Day 57
    8
    Notes
    [6] - Safety analysis Population
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Primary: Change from Baseline in Potential of hydrogen (pH) of urine: Part A

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    End point title
    Change from Baseline in Potential of hydrogen (pH) of urine: Part A [7]
    End point description
    The pH scale measures how acidic or basic a substance is. The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14. A pH of 7 is neutral. A pH less than 7 is acidic. A pH greater than 7 is basic. Urine samples were collected from participants and urine pH levels were assessed at Baseline, Day 15, Day 29 and Day 57. Last observation values collected prior to the first application of study treatment were considered as Baseline values. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline visit values minus Baseline value.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline and up to Day 57
    Notes
    [7] - No statistical analyses have been specified for this primary end point. It is expected there is at least one statistical analysis for each primary end point.
    Justification: There are no statistical data to report.
    End point values
    GSK2981278 4%
    Number of subjects analysed
    8 [8]
    Units: Scores on a scale
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Day 15
    0.1 ( 0.83 )
        Day 29
    -0.1 ( 0.35 )
        Day 57
    -0.1 ( 0.35 )
    Notes
    [8] - Safety analysis Population
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Primary: Change from Baseline in specific gravity of urine: Part A

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    End point title
    Change from Baseline in specific gravity of urine: Part A [9]
    End point description
    Urine samples were collected from participants and specific gravity levels were assessed at Baseline, Day 15, Day 29 and Day 57. Last observation values collected prior to the first application of study treatment were considered as Baseline values. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline visit values minus Baseline value.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline and up to Day 57
    Notes
    [9] - No statistical analyses have been specified for this primary end point. It is expected there is at least one statistical analysis for each primary end point.
    Justification: There are no statistical data to report.
    End point values
    GSK2981278 4%
    Number of subjects analysed
    8 [10]
    Units: Ratio
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Day 15
    0.0019 ( 0.00799 )
        Day 29
    0.0019 ( 0.00530 )
        Day 57
    0.0025 ( 0.00707 )
    Notes
    [10] - Safety analysis Population
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Primary: Change from Baseline in blood urea nitrogen (BUN), glucose, potassium, sodium and calcium levels: Part A

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    End point title
    Change from Baseline in blood urea nitrogen (BUN), glucose, potassium, sodium and calcium levels: Part A [11]
    End point description
    Blood samples were collected from participants to evaluate clinical chemistry parameters including BUN, glucose, potassium, sodium and calcium. Change from Baseline in clinical chemistry parameters at Day 15, Day 29 and Day 57 are presented. Last observation values collected prior to the first application of study treatment were considered as Baseline values. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline visit values minus Baseline value.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline and up to Day 57
    Notes
    [11] - No statistical analyses have been specified for this primary end point. It is expected there is at least one statistical analysis for each primary end point.
    Justification: There are no statistical data to report.
    End point values
    GSK2981278 4%
    Number of subjects analysed
    8 [12]
    Units: Millimoles per liter (Mmol/L)
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        BUN; Day 15
    -0.2678 ( 1.23300 )
        BUN; Day 29
    -0.3570 ( 0.42670 )
        BUN; Day 57
    0.4909 ( 1.40146 )
        Glucose; Day 15
    0.041632 ( 0.7296677 )
        Glucose; Day 29
    0.104081 ( 0.7258495 )
        Glucose; Day 57
    0.298366 ( 0.4163911 )
        Potassium; Day 15
    -0.14 ( 0.272 )
        Potassium; Day 29
    0.00 ( 0.312 )
        Potassium; Day 57
    0.13 ( 0.328 )
        Sodium; Day 15
    -1.1 ( 2.17 )
        Sodium; Day 29
    0.8 ( 2.25 )
        Sodium; Day 57
    -0.4 ( 1.06 )
        Calcium; Day 15
    0.021 ( 0.0624 )
        Calcium; Day 29
    0.038 ( 0.0765 )
        Calcium; Day 57
    -0.013 ( 0.0886 )
    Notes
    [12] - Safety analysis Population
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Primary: Change from Baseline in creatinine, total and direct bilirubin levels: Part A

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    End point title
    Change from Baseline in creatinine, total and direct bilirubin levels: Part A [13]
    End point description
    Blood samples were collected from participants to evaluate clinical chemistry parameters including creatinine, total and direct bilirubin. Change from Baseline in clinical chemistry parameters at Day 15, Day 29 and Day 57 are presented. Last observation values collected prior to the first application of study treatment were considered as Baseline values. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline visit values minus Baseline value.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline and up to Day 57
    Notes
    [13] - No statistical analyses have been specified for this primary end point. It is expected there is at least one statistical analysis for each primary end point.
    Justification: There are no statistical data to report.
    End point values
    GSK2981278 4%
    Number of subjects analysed
    8 [14]
    Units: Micromoles per liter (µmol/L)
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Creatinine; Day 15
    -5.8565 ( 2.16212 )
        Creatinine; Day 29
    -3.8675 ( 6.32075 )
        Creatinine; Day 57
    -3.7570 ( 6.92444 )
        Total bilirubin; Day 15
    1.425 ( 2.7396 )
        Total bilirubin; Day 29
    1.995 ( 2.5171 )
        Total bilirubin; Day 57
    -0.342 ( 1.4307 )
        Direct bilirubin; Day 15
    0.3705 ( 0.66154 )
        Direct bilirubin; Day 29
    0.3990 ( 0.79963 )
        Direct bilirubin; Day 57
    0.0000 ( 0.52706 )
    Notes
    [14] - Safety analysis Population
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Primary: Change from Baseline in aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and alkaline phosphatase levels: Part A

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    End point title
    Change from Baseline in aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and alkaline phosphatase levels: Part A [15]
    End point description
    Blood samples were collected from participants to evaluate clinical chemistry parameters including AST, ALT and alkaline phosphatase. Change from Baseline in clinical chemistry parameters at Day 15, Day 29 and Day 57 are presented. Last observation values collected prior to the first application of study treatment were considered as Baseline values. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline visit values minus Baseline value.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline and up to Day 57
    Notes
    [15] - No statistical analyses have been specified for this primary end point. It is expected there is at least one statistical analysis for each primary end point.
    Justification: There are no statistical data to report.
    End point values
    GSK2981278 4%
    Number of subjects analysed
    8 [16]
    Units: International unit per liter (IU/L)
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        AST; Day 15
    1.3 ( 4.43 )
        AST; Day 29
    -0.3 ( 2.92 )
        AST; Day 57
    -0.3 ( 6.23 )
        ALT; Day 15
    2.8 ( 8.75 )
        ALT; Day 29
    0.6 ( 5.26 )
        ALT; Day 57
    2.0 ( 8.59 )
        Alkaline phosphatase; Day 15
    2.1 ( 5.87 )
        Alkaline phosphatase; Day 29
    2.9 ( 12.89 )
        Alkaline phosphatase; Day 57
    -0.8 ( 11.80 )
    Notes
    [16] - Safety analysis Population
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Primary: Change from Baseline in protein and albumin levels: Part A

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    End point title
    Change from Baseline in protein and albumin levels: Part A [17]
    End point description
    Blood samples were collected from participants to evaluate clinical chemistry parameters including protein and albumin. Change from Baseline in clinical chemistry parameters at Day 15, Day 29 and Day 57 are presented. Last observation values collected prior to the first application of study treatment were considered as Baseline values. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline visit values minus Baseline value.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline and up to Day 57
    Notes
    [17] - No statistical analyses have been specified for this primary end point. It is expected there is at least one statistical analysis for each primary end point.
    Justification: There are no statistical data to report.
    End point values
    GSK2981278 4%
    Number of subjects analysed
    8 [18]
    Units: Grams per liter (g/L)
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Protein; Day 15
    1.9 ( 2.90 )
        Protein; Day 29
    -1.4 ( 2.83 )
        Protein; Day 57
    1.8 ( 3.65 )
        Albumin; Day 15
    1.4 ( 1.92 )
        Albumin; Day 29
    1.3 ( 1.67 )
        Albumin; Day 57
    1.0 ( 2.56 )
    Notes
    [18] - Safety analysis Population
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Primary: Change from Baseline in platelet, leukocyte, neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils and basophils levels: Part A

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    End point title
    Change from Baseline in platelet, leukocyte, neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils and basophils levels: Part A [19]
    End point description
    Blood samples were collected from participants to evaluate clinical hematology parameters including platelets, leukocytes, neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils and basophils. Change from Baseline in clinical hematology parameters at Day 15, Day 29 and Day 57 are presented. Last observation values collected prior to the first application of study treatment were considered as Baseline values. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline visit values minus Baseline value.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline and up to Day 57
    Notes
    [19] - No statistical analyses have been specified for this primary end point. It is expected there is at least one statistical analysis for each primary end point.
    Justification: There are no statistical data to report.
    End point values
    GSK2981278 4%
    Number of subjects analysed
    8 [20]
    Units: 10^9 cells/L
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Platelet; Day 15
    -3.6 ( 50.90 )
        Platelet; Day 29
    -1.0 ( 28.98 )
        Platelet; Day 57
    0.1 ( 25.31 )
        Leukocytes; Day 15
    0.76 ( 2.745 )
        Leukocytes; Day 29
    0.42 ( 0.910 )
        Leukocytes; Day 57
    0.35 ( 0.780 )
        Neutrophils; Day 15
    0.695 ( 2.7477 )
        Neutrophils; Day 29
    0.144 ( 1.1659 )
        Neutrophils; Day 57
    0.217 ( 0.4432 )
        Lymphocytes; Day 15
    -0.019 ( 0.6335 )
        Lymphocytes; Day 29
    0.243 ( 0.4457 )
        Lymphocytes; Day 57
    0.151 ( 0.3756 )
        Monocytes; Day 15
    0.090 ( 0.2778 )
        Monocytes; Day 29
    -0.040 ( 0.2099 )
        Monocytes; Day 57
    -0.063 ( 0.2344 )
        Eosinophils; Day 15
    0.019 ( 0.1579 )
        Eosinophils; Day 29
    0.085 ( 0.1321 )
        Eosinophils; Day 57
    0.029 ( 0.0825 )
        Basophils; Day 15
    -0.008 ( 0.0287 )
        Basophils; Day 29
    0.001 ( 0.0264 )
        Basophils; Day 57
    0.004 ( 0.0151 )
    Notes
    [20] - Safety analysis Population
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Primary: Change from Baseline in erythrocyte levels: Part A

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    End point title
    Change from Baseline in erythrocyte levels: Part A [21]
    End point description
    Blood samples were collected from participants to evaluate clinical hematology parameters including erythrocytes. Change from Baseline in clinical hematology parameters at Day 15, Day 29 and Day 57 are presented. Last observation values collected prior to the first application of study treatment were considered as Baseline values. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline visit values minus Baseline value.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline and up to Day 57
    Notes
    [21] - No statistical analyses have been specified for this primary end point. It is expected there is at least one statistical analysis for each primary end point.
    Justification: There are no statistical data to report.
    End point values
    GSK2981278 4%
    Number of subjects analysed
    8 [22]
    Units: 10^12 cells/L
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Day 15
    0.013 ( 0.2042 )
        Day 29
    0.055 ( 0.2555 )
        Day 57
    0.061 ( 0.2785 )
    Notes
    [22] - Safety analysis Population
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Primary: Change from Baseline in hemoglobin levels: Part A

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    End point title
    Change from Baseline in hemoglobin levels: Part A [23]
    End point description
    Blood samples were collected from participants to evaluate clinical hematology parameters including hemoglobin. Change from Baseline in clinical hematology parameters at Day 15, Day 29 and Day 57 are presented. Last observation values collected prior to the first application of study treatment were considered as Baseline values. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline visit values minus Baseline value.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline and up to Day 57
    Notes
    [23] - No statistical analyses have been specified for this primary end point. It is expected there is at least one statistical analysis for each primary end point.
    Justification: There are no statistical data to report.
    End point values
    GSK2981278 4%
    Number of subjects analysed
    8 [24]
    Units: g/L
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Day 15
    1.3 ( 6.18 )
        Day 29
    2.6 ( 7.63 )
        Day 57
    1.5 ( 9.18 )
    Notes
    [24] - Safety analysis Population
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Primary: Change from Baseline in hematocrit levels: Part A

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    End point title
    Change from Baseline in hematocrit levels: Part A [25]
    End point description
    Blood samples were collected from participants to evaluate clinical hematology parameters including hematocrit. Change from Baseline in clinical hematology parameters at Day 15, Day 29 and Day 57 are presented. Last observation values collected prior to the first application of study treatment were considered as Baseline values. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline visit values minus Baseline value.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline and up to Day 57
    Notes
    [25] - No statistical analyses have been specified for this primary end point. It is expected there is at least one statistical analysis for each primary end point.
    Justification: There are no statistical data to report.
    End point values
    GSK2981278 4%
    Number of subjects analysed
    8 [26]
    Units: Proportion of Red blood cells in blood
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Day 15
    0.0040 ( 0.01752 )
        Day 29
    0.0090 ( 0.02203 )
        Day 57
    0.0076 ( 0.02628 )
    Notes
    [26] - Safety analysis Population
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Primary: Change from Baseline in mean corpuscular volume (MCV) levels: Part A

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    End point title
    Change from Baseline in mean corpuscular volume (MCV) levels: Part A [27]
    End point description
    Blood samples were collected from participants to evaluate clinical hematology parameters including MCV. Change from Baseline in clinical hematology parameters at Day 15, Day 29 and Day 57 are presented. Last observation values collected prior to the first application of study treatment were considered as Baseline values. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline visit values minus Baseline value.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline and up to Day 57
    Notes
    [27] - No statistical analyses have been specified for this primary end point. It is expected there is at least one statistical analysis for each primary end point.
    Justification: There are no statistical data to report.
    End point values
    GSK2981278 4%
    Number of subjects analysed
    8 [28]
    Units: Femtoliter (fL)
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Day 15
    0.46 ( 1.235 )
        Day 29
    0.86 ( 1.112 )
        Day 57
    0.34 ( 1.172 )
    Notes
    [28] - Safety analysis Population
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Primary: Change from Baseline in mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) levels: Part A

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    End point title
    Change from Baseline in mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) levels: Part A [29]
    End point description
    Blood samples were collected from participants to evaluate clinical hematology parameters including MCH. Change from Baseline in clinical hematology parameters at Day 15, Day 29 and Day 57 are presented. Last observation values collected prior to the first application of study treatment were considered as Baseline values. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline visit values minus Baseline value.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline and up to Day 57
    Notes
    [29] - No statistical analyses have been specified for this primary end point. It is expected there is at least one statistical analysis for each primary end point.
    Justification: There are no statistical data to report.
    End point values
    GSK2981278 4%
    Number of subjects analysed
    8 [30]
    Units: Picograms (Pg)
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Day 15
    0.16 ( 0.325 )
        Day 29
    0.21 ( 0.253 )
        Day 57
    -0.06 ( 0.421 )
    Notes
    [30] - Safety analysis Population
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Primary: Change from Baseline in systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) levels: Part A

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    End point title
    Change from Baseline in systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) levels: Part A [31]
    End point description
    Vital sign measurements including SBP and DBP were taken in a seated or supine position after 5-minutes of rest. Last observation values collected prior to the first application of study treatment were considered as Baseline values. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline visit values minus Baseline value.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline and up to Day 57
    Notes
    [31] - No statistical analyses have been specified for this primary end point. It is expected there is at least one statistical analysis for each primary end point.
    Justification: There are no statistical data to report.
    End point values
    GSK2981278 4%
    Number of subjects analysed
    8 [32]
    Units: Millimeters of mercury (mmHg)
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        SBP; Day 15
    -1.9 ( 4.58 )
        SBP; Day 29
    -2.5 ( 4.63 )
        SBP; Day 57
    -2.5 ( 2.67 )
        DBP; Day 15
    0.0 ( 2.67 )
        DBP; Day 29
    1.3 ( 4.43 )
        DBP: Day 57
    0.6 ( 4.17 )
    Notes
    [32] - Safety analysis Population
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Primary: Change from Baseline in pulse rate levels: Part A

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    End point title
    Change from Baseline in pulse rate levels: Part A [33]
    End point description
    Vital sign measurements including pulse rate were taken in a seated or supine position after 5-minutes of rest. Last observation values collected prior to the first application of study treatment were considered as Baseline values. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline visit values minus Baseline value.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline and up to Day 57
    Notes
    [33] - No statistical analyses have been specified for this primary end point. It is expected there is at least one statistical analysis for each primary end point.
    Justification: There are no statistical data to report.
    End point values
    GSK2981278 4%
    Number of subjects analysed
    8 [34]
    Units: Beats per minute
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Day 15
    3.3 ( 9.19 )
        Day 29
    0.3 ( 12.21 )
        Day 57
    1.3 ( 11.36 )
    Notes
    [34] - Safety analysis Population
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Primary: Change from Baseline in Electrocardiogram (ECG) parameters including single RR heart rate: Part A

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    End point title
    Change from Baseline in Electrocardiogram (ECG) parameters including single RR heart rate: Part A [35]
    End point description
    Single measurements of 12-lead ECG were obtained using an ECG machine to measure RR heart rate. Last observation values collected prior to the first application of study treatment were considered as Baseline values. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline visit values minus Baseline value
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline and up to Day 57
    Notes
    [35] - No statistical analyses have been specified for this primary end point. It is expected there is at least one statistical analysis for each primary end point.
    Justification: There are no statistical data to report.
    End point values
    GSK2981278 4%
    Number of subjects analysed
    8 [36]
    Units: Beats per minute
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Day 29
    -2.5 ( 16.81 )
        Day 57
    -3.5 ( 12.42 )
    Notes
    [36] - Safety analysis Population
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Primary: Change from Baseline in ECG parameters including PR interval, QRS duration, QT interval, Corrected QT interval using Bazett’s formula (QTcB) and RR interval: Part A

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    End point title
    Change from Baseline in ECG parameters including PR interval, QRS duration, QT interval, Corrected QT interval using Bazett’s formula (QTcB) and RR interval: Part A [37]
    End point description
    Single measurements of 12-lead ECG were obtained using an ECG machine to measure PR interval, QRS duration, QT interval, QTcB and RR interval. Last observation values collected prior to the first application of study treatment were considered as Baseline values. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline visit values minus Baseline value
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline and up to Day 57
    Notes
    [37] - No statistical analyses have been specified for this primary end point. It is expected there is at least one statistical analysis for each primary end point.
    Justification: There are no statistical data to report.
    End point values
    GSK2981278 4%
    Number of subjects analysed
    8
    Units: Milliseconds (msec)
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        PR interval; Day 29
    -0.5 ( 9.78 )
        PR interval; Day 57
    7.3 ( 12.78 )
        QRS duration; Day 29
    -0.5 ( 4.24 )
        QRS duration; Day 57
    -0.3 ( 2.92 )
        QT interval; Day 29
    12.8 ( 28.88 )
        QT interval; Day 57
    9.0 ( 28.57 )
        QTcB interval; Day 29
    10.0 ( 15.62 )
        QTcB interval; Day 57
    3.5 ( 15.96 )
        RR interval; Day 29
    9.5 ( 170.62 )
        RR interval; Day 57
    13.0 ( 124.12 )
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Primary: Plasma concentration of GSK2981278 at nominal time: Part A

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    End point title
    Plasma concentration of GSK2981278 at nominal time: Part A [38]
    End point description
    Blood samples were collected at indicated time points for pharmacokinetic (PK) analysis of GSK2981278. Non-quantifiable values in a profile occurring before the first measurable concentration were assigned a value of zero concentration. Single non-quantifiable values occurring between measurable concentrations in a profile were omitted. The analysis was performed on PK analysis Population which comprised of participants with at least one sample collected and analyzed for plasma drug concentration. Only those participants with data available at the specified data points were analyzed (represented by n= X in the category titles).
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    Pre-dose, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 hours post-dose on Day 1, Day 29 and Day 57; Pre-dose, 2 hours post-dose on Day 15
    Notes
    [38] - No statistical analyses have been specified for this primary end point. It is expected there is at least one statistical analysis for each primary end point.
    Justification: There are no statistical data to report.
    End point values
    GSK2981278 4%
    Number of subjects analysed
    8 [39]
    Units: Picograms per milliliter (Pg/mL)
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Pre-dose; Day 1; n= 8
    0.00 ( 0.000 )
        1 hour post-dose; Day 1; n= 8
    151.89 ( 210.535 )
        2 hours post-dose; Day 1; n= 8
    281.54 ( 589.927 )
        4 hours post-dose; Day 1; n= 8
    171.38 ( 160.357 )
        6 hours post-dose; Day 1; n= 8
    610.73 ( 1141.415 )
        8 hours post-dose; Day 1; n= 8
    192.06 ( 168.443 )
        10 hours post-dose; Day 1; n= 8
    554.94 ( 828.825 )
        Pre-dose; Day 15; n= 7
    1203.71 ( 1203.796 )
        2 hours post-dose; Day 15; n= 8
    893.00 ( 737.610 )
        Pre-dose; Day 29; n= 8
    1122.00 ( 587.760 )
        1 hour post-dose; Day 29; n= 8
    1299.63 ( 910.793 )
        2 hours post-dose; Day 29; n= 8
    1062.38 ( 662.050 )
        4 hours post-dose; Day 29; n= 8
    769.38 ( 369.861 )
        6 hours post-dose; Day 29; n= 8
    1022.63 ( 720.269 )
        8 hours post-dose; Day 29; n= 7
    897.71 ( 325.169 )
        10 hours post-dose; Day 29; n= 8
    875.38 ( 584.879 )
        Pre-dose; Day 57; n= 8
    875.75 ( 707.446 )
        1 hour post-dose; Day 57; n= 8
    1273.75 ( 784.902 )
        2 hours post-dose; Day 57; n= 8
    1077.00 ( 1128.070 )
        4 hours post-dose; Day 57; n= 8
    758.13 ( 494.661 )
        6 hours post-dose; Day 57; n= 8
    760.38 ( 550.695 )
        8 hours post-dose; Day 57; n= 8
    809.13 ( 373.947 )
        10 hours post-dose; Day 57; n= 8
    841.25 ( 579.772 )
    Notes
    [39] - PK analysis Population
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Mean percent change from Baseline in target plaque severity score (TPSS): Part A

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    End point title
    Mean percent change from Baseline in target plaque severity score (TPSS): Part A
    End point description
    The TPSS is the measure of clinical effect of GSK2981278. A target lesion of at least 9 centimeter square (cm^2) with a TPSS >=5 and an induration sub score >=2 was selected at Baseline. TPSS Total score was calculated by adding the individual scores of erythema, scaling, and induration (plaque thickness), assessed by the investigator on a 5-point scale ranging from 0=none to 4=very marked. Last observation values collected prior to the first application of study treatment were considered as Baseline values. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline visit values minus Baseline value. Percent change from Baseline was calculated by dividing change from Baseline value by Baseline value and multiplying it by 100. The analysis was performed on per protocol (PP) analysis Population which comprised of all participants eligible for treatment phase and who comply closely with the protocol.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline and up to Week 8
    End point values
    GSK2981278 4%
    Number of subjects analysed
    8 [40]
    Units: Percent change
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Day 15
    -6.5 ( 7.24 )
        Day 29
    -3.0 ( 5.74 )
        Day 57
    -4.3 ( 10.61 )
    Notes
    [40] - PP analysis Population
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Mean percent change from Baseline in Physician’s Global Assessment (PGA) score: Part A

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    End point title
    Mean percent change from Baseline in Physician’s Global Assessment (PGA) score: Part A
    End point description
    The PGA is a clinical tool for assessing the current state/severity of a participant’s psoriasis. It is a static 5-point morphological assessment of overall disease severity, as determined by the investigator, using the clinical characteristics of erythema, plaque thickness, and scaling as guidelines. The 5-point scale ranges from 0=clear to 4=severe. Last observation values collected prior to the first application of study treatment were considered as Baseline values. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline visit values minus Baseline value. Percent change from Baseline was calculated by dividing change from Baseline value by Baseline value and multiplying it by 100.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline and up to Week 8
    End point values
    GSK2981278 4%
    Number of subjects analysed
    8 [41]
    Units: Percent change
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Day 15
    -3.1 ( 8.84 )
        Day 29
    -3.1 ( 8.84 )
        Day 57
    0.0 ( 0.0 )
    Notes
    [41] - PP analysis Population
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Mean percent change from Baseline in Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) score: Part A

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    End point title
    Mean percent change from Baseline in Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) score: Part A
    End point description
    The PASI is a standard tool for assessing the severity of psoriasis that considers the overall severity of erythema, thickness, and scale, as well as the extent of body surface area (BSA) affected with psoriasis. The 3 clinical signs are each graded on a 5-point scale (0=none to 4=severe) and the percent BSA affected is scored on a 7-point scale (0= 0% skin with psoriasis to 6=>=90% skin with psoriasis) for each of the 4 specified body regions. The individual scores are multiplied by a weighted factor for each body region; the sum of these scores gives the overall PASI score. Higher scores indicate more severe disease. Last observation values collected prior to the first application of study treatment were considered as Baseline values. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline visit values minus Baseline value. Percent change from Baseline was calculated by dividing change from Baseline value by Baseline value and multiplying it by 100.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline and up to Week 8
    End point values
    GSK2981278 4%
    Number of subjects analysed
    8 [42]
    Units: Percent change
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Day 15
    -3.98 ( 10.459 )
        Day 29
    -0.27 ( 4.058 )
        Day 57
    4.26 ( 7.119 )
    Notes
    [42] - PP analysis Population
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Adverse events

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    Adverse events information
    Timeframe for reporting adverse events
    On-therapy SAEs and non-SAEs are presented from the start of study treatment up to Day 57.
    Adverse event reporting additional description
    On-therapy SAEs and non-serious AEs are reported for members of the Safety analysis Population
    Assessment type
    Systematic
    Dictionary used for adverse event reporting
    Dictionary name
    MedDRA
    Dictionary version
    20.0
    Reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    GSK2981278 4%
    Reporting group description
    Participants received 4% ointment of GSK2981278 twice daily for 8 weeks.

    Serious adverse events
    GSK2981278 4%
    Total subjects affected by serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 8 (0.00%)
         number of deaths (all causes)
    0
         number of deaths resulting from adverse events
    Frequency threshold for reporting non-serious adverse events: 5%
    Non-serious adverse events
    GSK2981278 4%
    Total subjects affected by non serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 8 (12.50%)
    Infections and infestations
    COMMON COLD
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 8 (12.50%)
         occurrences all number
    1

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    Substantial protocol amendments (globally)

    Were there any global substantial amendments to the protocol? Yes
    Date
    Amendment
    13 Dec 2016
    1. Psoriasis Symptom Diary revised to the original published version 2. Clarification of intent for urine sample analysis, minor text changes to Part A and B Time and Events tables to ensure consistency, and more comprehensive information on the allergic reaction risk.

    Interruptions (globally)

    Were there any global interruptions to the trial? No

    Limitations and caveats

    Limitations of the trial such as small numbers of subjects analysed or technical problems leading to unreliable data.
    None reported
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