Flag of the European Union EU Clinical Trials Register Help

Clinical trials

The European Union Clinical Trials Register   allows you to search for protocol and results information on:
  • interventional clinical trials that were approved in the European Union (EU)/European Economic Area (EEA) under the Clinical Trials Directive 2001/20/EC
  • clinical trials conducted outside the EU/EEA that are linked to European paediatric-medicine development

  • EU/EEA interventional clinical trials approved under or transitioned to the Clinical Trial Regulation 536/2014 are publicly accessible through the
    Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS).


    The EU Clinical Trials Register currently displays   43871   clinical trials with a EudraCT protocol, of which   7290   are clinical trials conducted with subjects less than 18 years old.   The register also displays information on   18700   older paediatric trials (in scope of Article 45 of the Paediatric Regulation (EC) No 1901/2006).

    Phase 1 trials conducted solely on adults and that are not part of an agreed paediatric investigation plan (PIP) are not publicly available (see Frequently Asked Questions ).  
     
    Examples: Cancer AND drug name. Pneumonia AND sponsor name.
    How to search [pdf]
    Search Tips: Under advanced search you can use filters for Country, Age Group, Gender, Trial Phase, Trial Status, Date Range, Rare Diseases and Orphan Designation. For these items you should use the filters and not add them to your search terms in the text field.
    Advanced Search: Search tools
     

    < Back to search results

    Download PDF

    Clinical Trial Results:
    An investigation of the safety and efficacy of Elidel® 1% cream in atopic disease modification, assessed in a 3-year randomized double-blind vehicle controlled phase to evaluate effects on atopic dermatitis in infants, and a 2-3 year open-label phase to evaluate the effect of early intervention versus delayed intervention with Elidel® on the incidence of asthma in children.

    Summary
    EudraCT number
    2017-001765-25
    Trial protocol
    Outside EU/EEA  
    Global end of trial date
    28 Jan 2008

    Results information
    Results version number
    v1(current)
    This version publication date
    25 Mar 2018
    First version publication date
    25 Mar 2018
    Other versions

    Trial information

    Close Top of page
    Trial identification
    Sponsor protocol code
    CASM981CUS09
    Additional study identifiers
    ISRCTN number
    -
    US NCT number
    -
    WHO universal trial number (UTN)
    -
    Sponsors
    Sponsor organisation name
    Novartis Pharmaceuticals
    Sponsor organisation address
    CH-4002, Basel, Switzerland,
    Public contact
    Clinical Disclosure Office, Novartis Pharma AG, 41 613241111,
    Scientific contact
    Clinical Disclosure Office, Novartis Pharma AG, 41 613241111,
    Sponsor organisation name
    Novartis Pharma AG
    Sponsor organisation address
    CH-4002, Basel, Switzerland,
    Public contact
    Clinical Disclosure Office, Novartis Pharma AG, 41 613241111,
    Scientific contact
    Clinical Disclosure Office, Novartis Pharma AG, 41 613241111,
    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?
    Yes
    Results analysis stage
    Analysis stage
    Final
    Date of interim/final analysis
    28 Jan 2008
    Is this the analysis of the primary completion data?
    No
    Global end of trial reached?
    Yes
    Global end of trial date
    28 Jan 2008
    Was the trial ended prematurely?
    No
    General information about the trial
    Main objective of the trial
    The primary objective of this study was to investigate the atopic disease modifying capabilities of Elidel with early intervention. This study assessed whether, in atopic infants with AD and a family history of atopy, Elidel-LTM provided better control of AD over 36 months than a vehicle/corticosteroid (CS)-based treatment (assessed as proportion of disease-free days without CS/without study medication, and length of AD remissions). This study will also assess whether commencement of Elidel-LTM soon after the first diagnosis of AD, compared with delaying intervention by 3 years, reduces the incidence of asthma at 6 years of age.
    Protection of trial subjects
    The study was in compliance with the ethical principles derived from the Declaration of Helsinki and the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. All the local regulatory requirements pertinent to safety of trial subjects were also followed during the conduct of the trial.
    Background therapy
    -
    Evidence for comparator
    -
    Actual start date of recruitment
    08 Oct 2003
    Long term follow-up planned
    No
    Independent data monitoring committee (IDMC) involvement?
    Yes
    Population of trial subjects
    Number of subjects enrolled per country
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    United States: 1087
    Worldwide total number of subjects
    1087
    EEA total number of subjects
    0
    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)
    907
    Adolescents (12-17 years)
    160
    Adults (18-64 years)
    20
    From 65 to 84 years
    0
    85 years and over
    0

    Subject disposition

    Close Top of page
    Recruitment
    Recruitment details
    -

    Pre-assignment
    Screening details
    546 started in the Elidel arm, but 3 patients did not receive drug. 545 started in the comparator arm, but 1 patient did not receive drug.

    Period 1
    Period 1 title
    Overall Study (overall period)
    Is this the baseline period?
    Yes
    Allocation method
    Randomised - controlled
    Blinding used
    Double blind
    Roles blinded
    Investigator, Subject

    Arms
    Are arms mutually exclusive
    Yes

    Arm title
    Pimecrolimus (Elidel) Treatment Group
    Arm description
    Pimecrolimus (Elidel) 1% Cream twice a day/topical corticosteroid rescue
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    1% cream
    Investigational medicinal product code
    ASM981
    Other name
    Elidel
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Cream
    Routes of administration
    Topical use
    Dosage and administration details
    patients were dispensed Elidel cream at or between each study visit to apply topically to affected areas twice daily at the first signs and symptoms of AD and continued until clearance was achieved.

    Arm title
    Control Treatment Group
    Arm description
    Management with vehicle/topical corticosteroid rescue.
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    vehicle cream
    Investigational medicinal product code
    vehicle cream
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Cream
    Routes of administration
    Topical use
    Dosage and administration details
    patients were dispensed vehicle cream at or between each study visit to apply topically to affected areas twice daily at the first signs and symptoms of AD and continued until clearance was achieved.

    Number of subjects in period 1
    Pimecrolimus (Elidel) Treatment Group Control Treatment Group
    Started
    543
    544
    Completed
    291
    273
    Not completed
    252
    271
         Consent withdrawn by subject
    127
    136
         Adverse event, non-fatal
    3
    -
         Lost to follow-up
    114
    120
         Lack of efficacy
    5
    10
         Protocol deviation
    3
    5

    Baseline characteristics

    Close Top of page
    Baseline characteristics reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Pimecrolimus (Elidel) Treatment Group
    Reporting group description
    Pimecrolimus (Elidel) 1% Cream twice a day/topical corticosteroid rescue

    Reporting group title
    Control Treatment Group
    Reporting group description
    Management with vehicle/topical corticosteroid rescue.

    Reporting group values
    Pimecrolimus (Elidel) Treatment Group Control Treatment Group Total
    Number of subjects
    543 544 1087
    Age Categorical
    Units: Subjects
        2 y - <12 y
    462 445 907
        12y - <18 y
    71 89 160
        18 y - <65 y
    10 10 20
    Age Continuous
    Units: months
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    7.1 ± 3.76 7.4 ± 4.06 -
    Gender, Male/Female
    Units: Subjects
        Female
    194 218 412
        Male
    349 326 675
    Study Specific Characteristic | Parents' Index of Quality of Life - Atopic Dermatitis Score
    Parents' Index Quality of Life - Atopic Dermatitis (PIQoL-AD) score = (sum of valid items/number of valid items)*28. Scores range from a total possible minimum value of 0 to a maximum value of 28, with a high total overall score indicating poor quality of life.
    Units: Scores on PIQoL-AD Scale
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    6.5 ± 4.73 6.9 ± 4.92 -

    End points

    Close Top of page
    End points reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Pimecrolimus (Elidel) Treatment Group
    Reporting group description
    Pimecrolimus (Elidel) 1% Cream twice a day/topical corticosteroid rescue

    Reporting group title
    Control Treatment Group
    Reporting group description
    Management with vehicle/topical corticosteroid rescue.

    Primary: Atopic Dermatitis (AD) disease control over 36 months

    Close Top of page
    End point title
    Atopic Dermatitis (AD) disease control over 36 months
    End point description
    Proportion of disease-free days in Step 2 or less (per Patient) using total number of days in study as the denominator- double-blind phase. Intent to Treat Population: defined as all randomized patients who were dispensed study medication and had at least one post baseline efficacy measurement.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    36 months
    End point values
    Pimecrolimus (Elidel) Treatment Group Control Treatment Group
    Number of subjects analysed
    530
    523
    Units: Proportion of disease free days
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    0.4404 ± 0.29876
    0.4346 ± 0.29317
    Statistical analysis title
    Atopic Dermatitis Disease Control
    Statistical analysis description
    A disease-free day in Step 2 or less was defined as a diary day with variable "No or almost no eczema?"=yes and "medication used variable"=no except emollients, yellow label medication 2X day, or medication deviation of yellow label medication 1x day.
    Comparison groups
    Pimecrolimus (Elidel) Treatment Group v Control Treatment Group
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    1053
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    P-value
    = 0.7901
    Method
    ANCOVA
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Point estimate
    0.0046
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -0.029
         upper limit
    0.0381

    Secondary: Long term safety in infants and young children

    Close Top of page
    End point title
    Long term safety in infants and young children
    End point description
    Note: The results of this secondary outcome is not reported due to early termination of the study.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    6 years
    End point values
    Pimecrolimus (Elidel) Treatment Group Control Treatment Group
    Number of subjects analysed
    0 [1]
    0 [2]
    Units: Participants
        number (not applicable)
    Notes
    [1] - The results of this secondary outcome is not reported due to early termination of the study.
    [2] - The results of this secondary outcome is not reported due to early termination of the study.
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Incidence of allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis and food allergies

    Close Top of page
    End point title
    Incidence of allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis and food allergies
    End point description
    Percentage of Patients who had allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis and food allergies at the end of the 36 month double blind study. Note: The results at six years are not reported due to early termination of the study.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    6 years (36 month Double-Blind Phase)
    End point values
    Pimecrolimus (Elidel) Treatment Group Control Treatment Group
    Number of subjects analysed
    533
    532
    Units: Percentage of Participants
    number (not applicable)
        Diagnosis of Food Allergy
    16.1
    13.2
        Diagnosis of Allergic rhinitis
    18.6
    16.4
        Diagnosis of Allergic conjunctivitis
    12.4
    10.5
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Corticosteroid and Pimecrolimus drug use

    Close Top of page
    End point title
    Corticosteroid and Pimecrolimus drug use
    End point description
    Corticosteroid and pimecrolimus study medication days of exposure during the 36 month double-blind phase. Note: Although the double-blind phase was designed to be 36 months (3 years) in length, the last double-blind visit for some patients occurred after 36 months.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    48 months
    End point values
    Pimecrolimus (Elidel) Treatment Group Control Treatment Group
    Number of subjects analysed
    530
    523
    Units: Days of Exposure
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Double -blind phase
    264.8 ± 259.49
    249.6 ± 251.71
        0-12 months (Year 1)
    146.6 ± 105.75
    147.6 ± 112.69
        13-24 months (Year 2)
    75.0 ± 105.08
    65.0 ± 97.42
        25-36 months (Year 3)
    42.2 ± 83.65
    36.6 ± 76.31
        37-48 months (Year 4)
    1.1 ± 5.74
    1.0 ± 5.34
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Atopic Dermatitis (AD) remission time

    Close Top of page
    End point title
    Atopic Dermatitis (AD) remission time
    End point description
    Longest duration of atopic dermatitis (AD) remission during the 36 month double-blind treatment phase. A remission day was defined as a diary day with a positive response ("yes") to the question "No or almost no eczema?" and a response of no treatment except emollients to the question "Medication used".
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    36 month Double-Blind Phase
    End point values
    Pimecrolimus (Elidel) Treatment Group Control Treatment Group
    Number of subjects analysed
    530
    523
    Units: Days
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    105.9547 ± 137.61350
    117.1071 ± 150.33993
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Patient/Caregiver quality of life

    Close Top of page
    End point title
    Patient/Caregiver quality of life
    End point description
    Change from Baseline in the total Parents' Index of Quality of Life-Atopic Dermatitis (PIQoL-AD) score in the double-blind phase. PIQoL-AD Score = (sum of valid items/number of valid items) * 28. Scores range from a minimum value of 0 to a maximum value of 28 with a high total overall score indicating poor quality of life.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    From Baseline to Visit 5 , 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14
    End point values
    Pimecrolimus (Elidel) Treatment Group Control Treatment Group
    Number of subjects analysed
    533
    523
    Units: Scores on PIQoL-AD Scale
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Change in Baseline to Visit 5 (Week 14)
    -2.6 ± 3.67
    -2.3 ± 3.37
        Change in Baseline to Visit 6 (Week 27)
    -2.7 ± 3.84
    -2.7 ± 3.83
        Change in Baseline to Visit 8 (Week 53)
    -2.9 ± 3.97
    -3.1 ± 4.23
        Change in Baseline to Visit 10 (Week 88)
    -3.1 ± 4.13
    -3.5 ± 4.23
        Change in Baseline to Visit 12 (Week 122)
    -3.3 ± 4.15
    -3.6 ± 4.39
        Change in Baseline to Visit 14 (Week 158)
    -3.5 ± 4.28
    -3.8 ± 4.35
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Adverse events

    Close Top of page
    Adverse events information
    Timeframe for reporting adverse events
    Timeframe for AE
    Adverse event reporting additional description
    AE additional description
    Assessment type
    Systematic
    Dictionary used for adverse event reporting
    Dictionary name
    MedDRA
    Dictionary version
    9.1
    Reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Pimecrolimus (Elidel) Treatment Group
    Reporting group description
    Pimecrolimus (Elidel) Treatment Group

    Reporting group title
    Control Treatment Group
    Reporting group description
    Control Treatment Group

    Serious adverse events
    Pimecrolimus (Elidel) Treatment Group Control Treatment Group
    Total subjects affected by serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    42 / 543 (7.73%)
    37 / 544 (6.80%)
         number of deaths (all causes)
    0
    0
         number of deaths resulting from adverse events
    0
    0
    Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
    Metastases to lung
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 543 (0.18%)
    0 / 544 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Nephroblastoma
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 543 (0.18%)
    0 / 544 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Adverse drug reaction
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 543 (0.00%)
    1 / 544 (0.18%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Immune system disorders
    Anaphylactic reaction
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 543 (0.00%)
    2 / 544 (0.37%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Food allergy
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 543 (0.00%)
    2 / 544 (0.37%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hypersensitivity
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 543 (0.18%)
    0 / 544 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Milk allergy
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 543 (0.00%)
    1 / 544 (0.18%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Reproductive system and breast disorders
    Prepuce redundant
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 543 (0.18%)
    0 / 544 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Acute respiratory distress syndrome
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 543 (0.18%)
    0 / 544 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Asthma
         subjects affected / exposed
    7 / 543 (1.29%)
    5 / 544 (0.92%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 7
    0 / 6
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Bronchial hyperreactivity
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 543 (0.55%)
    0 / 544 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 3
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Bronchospasm
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 543 (0.18%)
    1 / 544 (0.18%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 3
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Dyspnoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 543 (0.18%)
    0 / 544 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Epiglottic oedema
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 543 (0.18%)
    0 / 544 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hypoxia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 543 (0.18%)
    0 / 544 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Respiratory distress
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 543 (0.18%)
    1 / 544 (0.18%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Status asthmaticus
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 543 (0.55%)
    0 / 544 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 3
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Wheezing
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 543 (0.37%)
    1 / 544 (0.18%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Femur fracture
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 543 (0.00%)
    1 / 544 (0.18%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Head injury
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 543 (0.00%)
    1 / 544 (0.18%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hepatic trauma
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 543 (0.00%)
    1 / 544 (0.18%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Post procedural haemorrhage
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 543 (0.18%)
    0 / 544 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Subdural haematoma
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 543 (0.00%)
    1 / 544 (0.18%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Therapeutic agent toxicity
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 543 (0.18%)
    0 / 544 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Congenital, familial and genetic disorders
    Von Willebrand's disease
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 543 (0.18%)
    0 / 544 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Nervous system disorders
    Febrile convulsion
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 543 (0.37%)
    2 / 544 (0.37%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Anaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 543 (0.00%)
    1 / 544 (0.18%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 543 (0.18%)
    0 / 544 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Eye disorders
    Retinal haemorrhage
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 543 (0.00%)
    1 / 544 (0.18%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Intussusception
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 543 (0.18%)
    0 / 544 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Renal and urinary disorders
    Haematuria
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 543 (0.18%)
    0 / 544 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Infections and infestations
    Abscess
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 543 (0.00%)
    1 / 544 (0.18%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Adenovirus infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 543 (0.18%)
    0 / 544 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Beta haemolytic streptococcal infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 543 (0.00%)
    1 / 544 (0.18%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Bronchiolitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 543 (0.37%)
    3 / 544 (0.55%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 3
    0 / 3
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Bronchitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 543 (0.00%)
    2 / 544 (0.37%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Croup infectious
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 543 (0.18%)
    0 / 544 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Eczema infected
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 543 (0.00%)
    1 / 544 (0.18%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Gastroenteritis
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 543 (0.37%)
    2 / 544 (0.37%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Gastroenteritis rotavirus
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 543 (0.55%)
    4 / 544 (0.74%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 3
    0 / 4
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Influenza
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 543 (0.18%)
    0 / 544 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Gastroenteritis viral
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 543 (0.18%)
    1 / 544 (0.18%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Laryngotracheo bronchitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 543 (0.00%)
    1 / 544 (0.18%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Lobar pneumonia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 543 (0.18%)
    0 / 544 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Lymph node abscess
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 543 (0.18%)
    0 / 544 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pharyngitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 543 (0.18%)
    1 / 544 (0.18%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pneumonia
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 543 (1.10%)
    6 / 544 (1.10%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 8
    0 / 6
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pneumonia bacterial
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 543 (0.00%)
    1 / 544 (0.18%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pneumonia viral
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 543 (0.18%)
    1 / 544 (0.18%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pyelonephritis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 543 (0.00%)
    1 / 544 (0.18%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Respiratory syncytial virus bronchiolitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 543 (0.37%)
    1 / 544 (0.18%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Respiratory syncytial virus infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 543 (0.37%)
    2 / 544 (0.37%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 3
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Rotavirus infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 543 (0.00%)
    1 / 544 (0.18%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Staphylococcal infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 543 (0.18%)
    0 / 544 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Tonsillitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 543 (0.00%)
    1 / 544 (0.18%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Tonsillitis streptococcal
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 543 (0.18%)
    0 / 544 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Upper respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 543 (0.37%)
    0 / 544 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 4
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Urinary tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 543 (0.00%)
    1 / 544 (0.18%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Varicella
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 543 (0.18%)
    0 / 544 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Dehydration
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 543 (0.74%)
    5 / 544 (0.92%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 4
    0 / 5
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Failure to thrive
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 543 (0.18%)
    0 / 544 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Frequency threshold for reporting non-serious adverse events: 5%
    Non-serious adverse events
    Pimecrolimus (Elidel) Treatment Group Control Treatment Group
    Total subjects affected by non serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    482 / 543 (88.77%)
    466 / 544 (85.66%)
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Pyrexia
         subjects affected / exposed
    123 / 543 (22.65%)
    123 / 544 (22.61%)
         occurrences all number
    207
    173
    Immune system disorders
    Food allergy
         subjects affected / exposed
    140 / 543 (25.78%)
    118 / 544 (21.69%)
         occurrences all number
    238
    194
    Milk allergy
         subjects affected / exposed
    50 / 543 (9.21%)
    34 / 544 (6.25%)
         occurrences all number
    52
    34
    Eye disorders
    Conjunctivitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    50 / 543 (9.21%)
    44 / 544 (8.09%)
         occurrences all number
    61
    65
    Conjunctivitis allergic
         subjects affected / exposed
    76 / 543 (14.00%)
    63 / 544 (11.58%)
         occurrences all number
    85
    66
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Diarrhoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    55 / 543 (10.13%)
    46 / 544 (8.46%)
         occurrences all number
    64
    53
    Teething
         subjects affected / exposed
    134 / 543 (24.68%)
    135 / 544 (24.82%)
         occurrences all number
    169
    189
    Vomiting
         subjects affected / exposed
    34 / 543 (6.26%)
    29 / 544 (5.33%)
         occurrences all number
    40
    34
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Asthma
         subjects affected / exposed
    62 / 543 (11.42%)
    51 / 544 (9.38%)
         occurrences all number
    76
    62
    Cough
         subjects affected / exposed
    187 / 543 (34.44%)
    174 / 544 (31.99%)
         occurrences all number
    420
    312
    Nasal congestion
         subjects affected / exposed
    52 / 543 (9.58%)
    43 / 544 (7.90%)
         occurrences all number
    67
    47
    Rhinitis allergic
         subjects affected / exposed
    122 / 543 (22.47%)
    107 / 544 (19.67%)
         occurrences all number
    133
    118
    Rhinorrhoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    68 / 543 (12.52%)
    63 / 544 (11.58%)
         occurrences all number
    114
    102
    Wheezing
         subjects affected / exposed
    102 / 543 (18.78%)
    89 / 544 (16.36%)
         occurrences all number
    187
    160
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Dermatitis diaper
         subjects affected / exposed
    44 / 543 (8.10%)
    46 / 544 (8.46%)
         occurrences all number
    59
    54
    Urticaria
         subjects affected / exposed
    41 / 543 (7.55%)
    31 / 544 (5.70%)
         occurrences all number
    57
    47
    Infections and infestations
    Bronchiolitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    27 / 543 (4.97%)
    30 / 544 (5.51%)
         occurrences all number
    34
    35
    Bronchitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    41 / 543 (7.55%)
    29 / 544 (5.33%)
         occurrences all number
    53
    36
    Conjunctivitis bacterial
         subjects affected / exposed
    39 / 543 (7.18%)
    45 / 544 (8.27%)
         occurrences all number
    42
    55
    Croup infectious
         subjects affected / exposed
    46 / 543 (8.47%)
    51 / 544 (9.38%)
         occurrences all number
    64
    81
    Gastroenteritis
         subjects affected / exposed
    53 / 543 (9.76%)
    49 / 544 (9.01%)
         occurrences all number
    59
    60
    Gastroenteritis viral
         subjects affected / exposed
    75 / 543 (13.81%)
    68 / 544 (12.50%)
         occurrences all number
    108
    101
    Impetigo
         subjects affected / exposed
    22 / 543 (4.05%)
    37 / 544 (6.80%)
         occurrences all number
    26
    49
    Nasopharyngitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    186 / 543 (34.25%)
    175 / 544 (32.17%)
         occurrences all number
    451
    480
    Otitis media
         subjects affected / exposed
    264 / 543 (48.62%)
    260 / 544 (47.79%)
         occurrences all number
    632
    626
    Pharyngitis streptococcal
         subjects affected / exposed
    35 / 543 (6.45%)
    55 / 544 (10.11%)
         occurrences all number
    46
    79
    Pneumonia
         subjects affected / exposed
    40 / 543 (7.37%)
    39 / 544 (7.17%)
         occurrences all number
    48
    51
    Rhinitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    52 / 543 (9.58%)
    49 / 544 (9.01%)
         occurrences all number
    79
    76
    Sinusitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    75 / 543 (13.81%)
    61 / 544 (11.21%)
         occurrences all number
    113
    98
    Upper respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    287 / 543 (52.85%)
    265 / 544 (48.71%)
         occurrences all number
    969
    854
    Viral rash
         subjects affected / exposed
    29 / 543 (5.34%)
    29 / 544 (5.33%)
         occurrences all number
    34
    33
    Viral upper respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    37 / 543 (6.81%)
    38 / 544 (6.99%)
         occurrences all number
    50
    49

    More information

    Close Top of page

    Substantial protocol amendments (globally)

    Were there any global substantial amendments to the protocol? Yes
    Date
    Amendment
    28 Nov 2005
    Amendment 1 resulted in the following changes to the original protocol:• Due to continuing difficulties of a technical nature with the e-CRF used at study sites, a paper-based CRF (p-CRF) was introduced on 08 November 2005 for use in the study. • Difficulty in defining what constitutes an urban as opposed to a rural environment resulted in this question being removed from the allergy history CRF. Typographical errors were corrected.
    17 Oct 2006
    Amendment 2 resulted in the following changes to the amended protocol:• Information about the patients’ race/ethnicity, breastfeeding history, and the patients’ family history of atopy were collected.• An ichthyosis assessment was added. • Pharmacogenetic buccal swab collection procedures were added.
    15 Jan 2008
    Amendment 3 resulted in the following changes to the amended protocol:•Clarification of the scale used to define food allergy, allergen components of theCAP-RAST tests, and questions regarding the patient’s exposure to food as part of the Family History of Allergy/Atopy Questionnaire.• Changes to the study implementation and conduct. The original protocol had planned to dispense commercial supply of pimecrolimus cream 1% to patients for use in the OL phase. To remain consistent with the size (50 g) and labeling of the tubes used during the DB phase, the supply of pimecrolimus cream 1% was provided to patients in the OL phase from the sponsor’s clinical drug supply, not commercial supply. • Removal of an assessment and two secondary efficacy variables from the protocol. At completion of the OL phase, the skin prick test is no longer required. Several reasons contributed to this decision, including potential safety issues regarding conduct of this evaluation at the sites that were not allergy clinics, logistical issues regarding availability of standard extracts to all sites that corresponded to the components of the CAP-RAST tests, and concerns regarding the potential for inconsistent interpretation of skin prick test results and subsequent guidance to caregivers based on these results. Since the skin prick test evaluation was removed from the study design, associated secondary efficacy variable “number of type I hypersensitivities (skin prick test)” was removed. A new CRF called Step 3a Concomitant Medications was used for documentation of Step 3a medication and guidance for interpretation of CAP-RAST results. The CRF accommodated entry of multiple types of mid-potent topical CSs as Step 3a medications, any-potency topical CS used as a Step 3a medication, and allowed entry of Step 3a medications that were not entered in the e-diary. Implementation of direct-mail shipping of study medication and Step 3a rescue medication Cutivate (fluticasone)

    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.
    These results are only for the double blind phase of this study,
    For support, Contact us.
    The status and protocol content of GB trials is no longer updated since 1 January 2021. For the UK, as of 31 January 2021, EU Law applies only to the territory of Northern Ireland (NI) to the extent foreseen in the Protocol on Ireland/NI. Legal notice
    As of 31 January 2023, all EU/EEA initial clinical trial applications must be submitted through CTIS . Updated EudraCT trials information and information on PIP/Art 46 trials conducted exclusively in third countries continues to be submitted through EudraCT and published on this website.

    European Medicines Agency © 1995-Wed May 01 22:31:30 CEST 2024 | Domenico Scarlattilaan 6, 1083 HS Amsterdam, The Netherlands
    EMA HMA