E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.1 | Medical condition(s) being investigated |
Inflammation / Complement activation |
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E.1.1.1 | Medical condition in easily understood language |
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E.1.1.2 | Therapeutic area | Body processes [G] - Immune system processes [G12] |
MedDRA Classification |
E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 20.0 |
E.1.2 | Level | PT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10061218 |
E.1.2 | Term | Inflammation |
E.1.2 | System Organ Class | 10018065 - General disorders and administration site conditions |
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E.1.3 | Condition being studied is a rare disease | No |
E.2 Objective of the trial |
E.2.1 | Main objective of the trial |
• To immunologically characterize imiquimod-induced inflammation after 7-day exposure of healthy skin; • To evaluate local complement activation/depositions after a prolonged topical imiquimod challenge; • To evaluate systemic activation of complement after imiquimod challenge
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E.2.2 | Secondary objectives of the trial |
• To characterize the clinical response to prolonged imiquimod challenge over a 7-day imiquimod treatment period; |
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E.2.3 | Trial contains a sub-study | No |
E.3 | Principal inclusion criteria |
1. Healthy male and female subjects, 18 to 45 years of age, inclusive. Healthy status is defined by absence of evidence of any active or chronic disease following a detailed medical and surgical history, a complete physical examination including vital signs, 12-lead ECG, hematology, blood chemistry, blood serology and urinalysis. In the case of uncertain or questionable results, tests performed during screening may be repeated before randomization to confirm eligibility or judged to be clinically irrelevant for healthy subjects; 2. Body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 30 kg/m2 and a minimum weight of 50 kg, inclusive; 3. Fitzpatrick skin type I-III (Caucasian); 4. Female subjects of childbearing potential must use effective contraception for the duration of the study; 5. Able and willing to give written informed consent and to comply with the study restrictions.
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E.4 | Principal exclusion criteria |
Eligible subjects must meet none of the following exclusion criteria at screening: 1. History of pathological scar formation (keloid, hypertrophic scar) or keloids or surgical scars in the target treatment area that in the opinion of the investigator, would limit or interfere with dosing and/or measurement in the trial; 2. Diagnosed with psoriasis or family history of psoriasis 3. History of skin cancer (basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma); 4. Have any current and / or recurrent clinically significant skin condition at the treatment area (e.g. atopic dermatitis); including tattoos; 5. Using immunosuppressive or immunomodulatory medication within 30 days prior to enrolment or planned to use during the course of the study; 6. Use of topical medication (prescription or over-the-counter [OTC]) within 30 days of study drug administration, or less than 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) in local treatment area; 7. Participation in an investigational drug or device study within 3 months prior to screening or more than 4 times a year; 8. Loss or donation of blood over 500 mL within three months prior to screening or donation of plasma within 14 days of screening; 9. Any (medical) condition that would, in the opinion of the investigator, potentially compromise the safety or compliance of the patient or may preclude the patient’s successful completion of the clinical trial; 10. Any vaccination within 30 days prior to initial IMQ dosing or planned during the course of the study with exception of vaccination for SARS-CoV-2; 11. Vaccination for SARS-CoV-2 within 14 days prior to initial IMQ dosing, or planned during the course of the study; 12. Chronic infection with HIV, hepatitis B (HBV) or hepatitis C (HCV). A positive HBV surface antigen (HBsAg) test at screening excludes a subject; 13. A history of ongoing, chronic or recurrent infectious disease; 14. Current smoker and/or regular user of other nicotine-containing products (e.g., patches); 15. History of or current drug or substance abuse considered significant by the PI (or medically qualified designee), including a positive urine drug screen. 16. Previous use of Aldara (imiquimod cream) 3 months prior to the baseline visit; 17. Volunteers with clinically relevant infections 18. Hypersensitivity for dermatological marker at screening 19. Tanning due to sunbathing, excessive sun exposure or a tanning both within 3 weeks of enrollment. 20. Pregnant, a positive pregnancy test, intending to become pregnant, or breastfeeding
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E.5 End points |
E.5.1 | Primary end point(s) |
• Cytokines and immune cells in skin biopsies • Local complement factors in skin biopsies • Complement factors and activation markers in blood samples
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E.5.1.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
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E.5.2 | Secondary end point(s) |
• Perfusion by LSCI • Erythema by Antera 3D and clinical evaluation
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E.5.2.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
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E.6 and E.7 Scope of the trial |
E.6 | Scope of the trial |
E.6.1 | Diagnosis | No |
E.6.2 | Prophylaxis | No |
E.6.3 | Therapy | No |
E.6.4 | Safety | Yes |
E.6.5 | Efficacy | No |
E.6.6 | Pharmacokinetic | No |
E.6.7 | Pharmacodynamic | Yes |
E.6.8 | Bioequivalence | No |
E.6.9 | Dose response | No |
E.6.10 | Pharmacogenetic | No |
E.6.11 | Pharmacogenomic | No |
E.6.12 | Pharmacoeconomic | No |
E.6.13 | Others | Yes |
E.6.13.1 | Other scope of the trial description |
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E.7 | Trial type and phase |
E.7.1 | Human pharmacology (Phase I) | No |
E.7.1.1 | First administration to humans | No |
E.7.1.2 | Bioequivalence study | No |
E.7.1.3 | Other | No |
E.7.1.3.1 | Other trial type description | |
E.7.2 | Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II) | Yes |
E.7.3 | Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) | No |
E.7.4 | Therapeutic use (Phase IV) | No |
E.8 Design of the trial |
E.8.1 | Controlled | No |
E.8.1.1 | Randomised | No |
E.8.1.2 | Open | Yes |
E.8.1.3 | Single blind | No |
E.8.1.4 | Double blind | No |
E.8.1.5 | Parallel group | No |
E.8.1.6 | Cross over | No |
E.8.1.7 | Other | No |
E.8.2 | Comparator of controlled trial |
E.8.2.1 | Other medicinal product(s) | No |
E.8.2.2 | Placebo | No |
E.8.2.3 | Other | No |
E.8.2.4 | Number of treatment arms in the trial | 1 |
E.8.3 |
The trial involves single site in the Member State concerned
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E.8.4 | The trial involves multiple sites in the Member State concerned | No |
E.8.5 | The trial involves multiple Member States | No |
E.8.6 Trial involving sites outside the EEA |
E.8.6.1 | Trial being conducted both within and outside the EEA | No |
E.8.6.2 | Trial being conducted completely outside of the EEA | No |
E.8.7 | Trial has a data monitoring committee | No |
E.8.8 |
Definition of the end of the trial and justification where it is not the last
visit of the last subject undergoing the trial
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E.8.9 Initial estimate of the duration of the trial |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned years | |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned months | 6 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned days | |