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NCT Number: NCT06684522

Upadacitinib as a Novel Treatment for Refractory Eyelid Dermatitis

This study aims to assess the efficacy of upadacitinib in eyelid dermatitis that has not resolved with topical therapies and patch testing.

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Key information

Conditions

Age range

18 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Early Phase 1

Primary location

Northwestern University Department of Dermatology

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

Location status: Recruiting

Location contact

Dermatology CTU

CONTACT

[email protected]

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Individuals age 18-70 years old with eyelid dermatitis for at least two months
  • Failure of at least one topical prescription cream for the eyelid dermatitis (steroid, pimecrolimus, tacrolimus, crisaborole, or ruxolitinib)
  • Women of reproductive potential must agree to using effective contraception during treatment and for 4 weeks following the final dose of Upadacitinib.
  • Willing and able participants that provide informed consent
  • Willing and able participants that comply with study activities

Exclusion criteria

  • Self-reported history of allergic response to upadacitinib
  • Subject with self-reported history of heart disease, stroke, or neurological conditions
  • Currently taking topical medications for eyelid dermatitis within one week of starting study drug
  • Women who are pregnant, nursing, or who may become pregnant during the study
  • Non-English-speaking subjects
  • Patients with an active serious infection
  • Patients with active TB or latent TB, patients should be tested for TB prior to upadacitinib treatment.
  • Patients with active HBV/HCV or abnormal lab ranges, Lab Data: Hb<8g/dL, ALC<500 cells/mm3 and ANC <1000 cells/mm3
  • Patients with a history of malignancy within the last 5 years other than successfully treated NMSC.

Treatment and study plan

Upadacitinib 15 MG

Drug

Upadacitinib 15mg daily

Other names: RINVOQ

Primary outcomes

  1. Reduction in Investigator Global Assessment (IGA)

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Reduction in baseline IGA score at week 12 compared to week 0

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Dermatology CTU

CONTACT

[email protected]

312-503-5944

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Northwestern University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2027
Study completion
2027
First posted
Nov 12, 2024
Registry last updated
May 26, 2026

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