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Is childhood maltreatment a risk factor for adult atopic dermatitis?
Key clinical point: Childhood maltreatment (CM) is associated with poor physical and mental health outcomes in adults; however, it was not found to be a risk factor for the development of adult atopic dermatitis (AD).
Major finding: Similar proportion of adults with and without AD (20.6% and 21.6%, respectively; P = .80) reported experiencing ≥1 type of moderate-to-severe CM, such as emotional, physical, and sexual abuse and emotional and physical neglect. Neither type of CM was associated with the development of AD in adults.
Study details: Findings are from an analysis of a cross-sectional population-based study including 2973 adults, of which 131 were diagnosed with AD.
Disclosures: This study was funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research and other sources. Some authors declared receiving honoraria, research funding, consulting fees, or support for attending meetings or travel from several sources.
Source: Piontek K et al. J Childhood maltreatment is not associated with atopic dermatitis in adults: Results from a cross-sectional population-based cohort study. Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2022 (Aug 3). Doi: 10.1111/jdv.18480
Key clinical point: Childhood maltreatment (CM) is associated with poor physical and mental health outcomes in adults; however, it was not found to be a risk factor for the development of adult atopic dermatitis (AD).
Major finding: Similar proportion of adults with and without AD (20.6% and 21.6%, respectively; P = .80) reported experiencing ≥1 type of moderate-to-severe CM, such as emotional, physical, and sexual abuse and emotional and physical neglect. Neither type of CM was associated with the development of AD in adults.
Study details: Findings are from an analysis of a cross-sectional population-based study including 2973 adults, of which 131 were diagnosed with AD.
Disclosures: This study was funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research and other sources. Some authors declared receiving honoraria, research funding, consulting fees, or support for attending meetings or travel from several sources.
Source: Piontek K et al. J Childhood maltreatment is not associated with atopic dermatitis in adults: Results from a cross-sectional population-based cohort study. Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2022 (Aug 3). Doi: 10.1111/jdv.18480
Key clinical point: Childhood maltreatment (CM) is associated with poor physical and mental health outcomes in adults; however, it was not found to be a risk factor for the development of adult atopic dermatitis (AD).
Major finding: Similar proportion of adults with and without AD (20.6% and 21.6%, respectively; P = .80) reported experiencing ≥1 type of moderate-to-severe CM, such as emotional, physical, and sexual abuse and emotional and physical neglect. Neither type of CM was associated with the development of AD in adults.
Study details: Findings are from an analysis of a cross-sectional population-based study including 2973 adults, of which 131 were diagnosed with AD.
Disclosures: This study was funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research and other sources. Some authors declared receiving honoraria, research funding, consulting fees, or support for attending meetings or travel from several sources.
Source: Piontek K et al. J Childhood maltreatment is not associated with atopic dermatitis in adults: Results from a cross-sectional population-based cohort study. Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2022 (Aug 3). Doi: 10.1111/jdv.18480
Atopic dermatitis and immune abnormalities in children born to mothers with nickel exposure
Key clinical point: Maternal exposure to nickel was associated with increased serum interleukin (IL)-2 levels but decreased serum eotaxin-1 levels and was negatively associated with the development of atopic dermatitis (AD) in children aged 3 years.
Major finding: Maternal nickel exposure was associated with increased serum levels of IL-2 (β 16.820; P < .001) but decreased serum levels of eotaxin-1 (β −5.065; P < .01) and was negatively associated with the development of AD (P = .024) in children aged 3 years.
Study details: Findings are from the analysis of an ongoing birth cohort study including 140 mother-child pairs.
Disclosures: This work was supported by grants from the Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan, and National Health Research Institutes. The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
Source: Ho JC et al. Prenatal exposure to nickel and atopic dermatitis at age 3 years: A birth cohort study with cytokine profiles. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2022 (Jul 16). Doi: 10.1111/jdv.18425
Key clinical point: Maternal exposure to nickel was associated with increased serum interleukin (IL)-2 levels but decreased serum eotaxin-1 levels and was negatively associated with the development of atopic dermatitis (AD) in children aged 3 years.
Major finding: Maternal nickel exposure was associated with increased serum levels of IL-2 (β 16.820; P < .001) but decreased serum levels of eotaxin-1 (β −5.065; P < .01) and was negatively associated with the development of AD (P = .024) in children aged 3 years.
Study details: Findings are from the analysis of an ongoing birth cohort study including 140 mother-child pairs.
Disclosures: This work was supported by grants from the Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan, and National Health Research Institutes. The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
Source: Ho JC et al. Prenatal exposure to nickel and atopic dermatitis at age 3 years: A birth cohort study with cytokine profiles. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2022 (Jul 16). Doi: 10.1111/jdv.18425
Key clinical point: Maternal exposure to nickel was associated with increased serum interleukin (IL)-2 levels but decreased serum eotaxin-1 levels and was negatively associated with the development of atopic dermatitis (AD) in children aged 3 years.
Major finding: Maternal nickel exposure was associated with increased serum levels of IL-2 (β 16.820; P < .001) but decreased serum levels of eotaxin-1 (β −5.065; P < .01) and was negatively associated with the development of AD (P = .024) in children aged 3 years.
Study details: Findings are from the analysis of an ongoing birth cohort study including 140 mother-child pairs.
Disclosures: This work was supported by grants from the Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan, and National Health Research Institutes. The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
Source: Ho JC et al. Prenatal exposure to nickel and atopic dermatitis at age 3 years: A birth cohort study with cytokine profiles. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2022 (Jul 16). Doi: 10.1111/jdv.18425
Meta-analysis demonstrates efficacy and safety of IL-13 inhibitors in atopic dermatitis
Key clinical point: Interleukin (IL)-13 inhibitors, such as lebrikizumab and tralokinumab, rapidly reduced disease severity and were well tolerated in patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD).
Major finding: A significantly higher proportion of patients receiving lebrikizumab or tralokinumab vs placebo achieved ≥75% improvement in the Eczema Area and Severity Index as early as week 4 (risk ratio [RR] 2.09; P = .006) and ≥4-point improvement in the Pruritus Numerical Rating Scale score (RR 1.59; 95% CI 1.23-2.05). Lebrikizumab/tralokinumab was associated with a higher risk for conjunctivitis than placebo (RR 2.318; P < .001).
Study details: Findings are from a meta-analysis of 7 randomized controlled trials including 2946 adults with moderate-to-severe AD who were randomly assigned to receive lebrikizumab, tralokinumab, or placebo for 12-16 weeks.
Disclosures: This study was supported by the Natural Science Foundation of China and other sources. The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
Source: Zhang Y et al. The efficacy and safety of IL-13 inhibitors in atopic dermatitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Immunol. 2022;13:923362 (Jul 27). Doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.923362
Key clinical point: Interleukin (IL)-13 inhibitors, such as lebrikizumab and tralokinumab, rapidly reduced disease severity and were well tolerated in patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD).
Major finding: A significantly higher proportion of patients receiving lebrikizumab or tralokinumab vs placebo achieved ≥75% improvement in the Eczema Area and Severity Index as early as week 4 (risk ratio [RR] 2.09; P = .006) and ≥4-point improvement in the Pruritus Numerical Rating Scale score (RR 1.59; 95% CI 1.23-2.05). Lebrikizumab/tralokinumab was associated with a higher risk for conjunctivitis than placebo (RR 2.318; P < .001).
Study details: Findings are from a meta-analysis of 7 randomized controlled trials including 2946 adults with moderate-to-severe AD who were randomly assigned to receive lebrikizumab, tralokinumab, or placebo for 12-16 weeks.
Disclosures: This study was supported by the Natural Science Foundation of China and other sources. The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
Source: Zhang Y et al. The efficacy and safety of IL-13 inhibitors in atopic dermatitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Immunol. 2022;13:923362 (Jul 27). Doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.923362
Key clinical point: Interleukin (IL)-13 inhibitors, such as lebrikizumab and tralokinumab, rapidly reduced disease severity and were well tolerated in patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD).
Major finding: A significantly higher proportion of patients receiving lebrikizumab or tralokinumab vs placebo achieved ≥75% improvement in the Eczema Area and Severity Index as early as week 4 (risk ratio [RR] 2.09; P = .006) and ≥4-point improvement in the Pruritus Numerical Rating Scale score (RR 1.59; 95% CI 1.23-2.05). Lebrikizumab/tralokinumab was associated with a higher risk for conjunctivitis than placebo (RR 2.318; P < .001).
Study details: Findings are from a meta-analysis of 7 randomized controlled trials including 2946 adults with moderate-to-severe AD who were randomly assigned to receive lebrikizumab, tralokinumab, or placebo for 12-16 weeks.
Disclosures: This study was supported by the Natural Science Foundation of China and other sources. The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
Source: Zhang Y et al. The efficacy and safety of IL-13 inhibitors in atopic dermatitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Immunol. 2022;13:923362 (Jul 27). Doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.923362
Pseudoceramide+steroid cream rapidly improved skin barrier function in atopic dermatitis
Key clinical point: A 2-week treatment with a test cream (TC) containing a steroid and pseudoceramide rapidly improved skin barrier function compared with a control cream (CC) containing only steroids in patients with mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis (AD).
Major finding: In the TC group, the mean skin hydration value (48.0; P < .01) and transepidermal water loss (−2.1; P < .05) improved significantly as early as at 1 week after application, with similar improvements observed at 2 weeks; however, no significant improvements were observed in the CC group.
Study details: Findings are from a parallel, double-blind study including 36 patients with mild-to-moderate AD skin symptoms on the inner forearm who were randomly assigned to receive a TC containing 0.15% prednisolone valerate acetate (PVA)+3% synthetic pseudoceramide or a CC containing 0.15% PVA for 2 weeks.
Disclosures: This study was fully funded by Kao Corporation, Japan. The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
Source: Okoshi K et al. Efficacy of pseudo-ceramide-containing steroid lamellar cream in patients with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis: A randomized, double-blind study. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb). 2022;12:1823–1834 (Jul 19). Doi: 10.1007/s13555-022-00766-2
Key clinical point: A 2-week treatment with a test cream (TC) containing a steroid and pseudoceramide rapidly improved skin barrier function compared with a control cream (CC) containing only steroids in patients with mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis (AD).
Major finding: In the TC group, the mean skin hydration value (48.0; P < .01) and transepidermal water loss (−2.1; P < .05) improved significantly as early as at 1 week after application, with similar improvements observed at 2 weeks; however, no significant improvements were observed in the CC group.
Study details: Findings are from a parallel, double-blind study including 36 patients with mild-to-moderate AD skin symptoms on the inner forearm who were randomly assigned to receive a TC containing 0.15% prednisolone valerate acetate (PVA)+3% synthetic pseudoceramide or a CC containing 0.15% PVA for 2 weeks.
Disclosures: This study was fully funded by Kao Corporation, Japan. The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
Source: Okoshi K et al. Efficacy of pseudo-ceramide-containing steroid lamellar cream in patients with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis: A randomized, double-blind study. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb). 2022;12:1823–1834 (Jul 19). Doi: 10.1007/s13555-022-00766-2
Key clinical point: A 2-week treatment with a test cream (TC) containing a steroid and pseudoceramide rapidly improved skin barrier function compared with a control cream (CC) containing only steroids in patients with mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis (AD).
Major finding: In the TC group, the mean skin hydration value (48.0; P < .01) and transepidermal water loss (−2.1; P < .05) improved significantly as early as at 1 week after application, with similar improvements observed at 2 weeks; however, no significant improvements were observed in the CC group.
Study details: Findings are from a parallel, double-blind study including 36 patients with mild-to-moderate AD skin symptoms on the inner forearm who were randomly assigned to receive a TC containing 0.15% prednisolone valerate acetate (PVA)+3% synthetic pseudoceramide or a CC containing 0.15% PVA for 2 weeks.
Disclosures: This study was fully funded by Kao Corporation, Japan. The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
Source: Okoshi K et al. Efficacy of pseudo-ceramide-containing steroid lamellar cream in patients with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis: A randomized, double-blind study. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb). 2022;12:1823–1834 (Jul 19). Doi: 10.1007/s13555-022-00766-2
Dupilumab effective and safe in special populations
Key clinical point: Dupilumab demonstrated comparable long-term efficacy and safety in patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) and other major comorbidities (special population) as well as patients with only AD.
Major finding: Patients with AD and concomitant comorbidities achieved significant improvements in the Eczema Area and Severity Index at weeks 4, 16, and 52 (all P < .0001), with comparable outcomes observed in patients with only AD. Patients with vs without concomitant comorbidities reported injection site reactions (12.0% vs 17.22%) and conjunctivitis (8.0% vs 11.34%) as the main adverse events.
Study details: Findings are from a 52-week retrospective study including 263 adults with moderate-to-severe AD who received dupilumab for 16 weeks, including 25 patients with severe kidney failure, hepatitis B/C, neurological diseases, AIDS, or a history of cancer or organ transplantation who were classified as the special population.
Disclosures: This study did not receive any funding. Some authors declared serving as investigators, speakers, consultants, or advisory board members for several sources.
Source: Patruno C et al. Dupilumab for the treatment of adult atopic dermatitis in special populations. J Dermatolog Treat. 2022 (Jul 19). Doi: 10.1080/09546634.2022.2102121
Key clinical point: Dupilumab demonstrated comparable long-term efficacy and safety in patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) and other major comorbidities (special population) as well as patients with only AD.
Major finding: Patients with AD and concomitant comorbidities achieved significant improvements in the Eczema Area and Severity Index at weeks 4, 16, and 52 (all P < .0001), with comparable outcomes observed in patients with only AD. Patients with vs without concomitant comorbidities reported injection site reactions (12.0% vs 17.22%) and conjunctivitis (8.0% vs 11.34%) as the main adverse events.
Study details: Findings are from a 52-week retrospective study including 263 adults with moderate-to-severe AD who received dupilumab for 16 weeks, including 25 patients with severe kidney failure, hepatitis B/C, neurological diseases, AIDS, or a history of cancer or organ transplantation who were classified as the special population.
Disclosures: This study did not receive any funding. Some authors declared serving as investigators, speakers, consultants, or advisory board members for several sources.
Source: Patruno C et al. Dupilumab for the treatment of adult atopic dermatitis in special populations. J Dermatolog Treat. 2022 (Jul 19). Doi: 10.1080/09546634.2022.2102121
Key clinical point: Dupilumab demonstrated comparable long-term efficacy and safety in patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) and other major comorbidities (special population) as well as patients with only AD.
Major finding: Patients with AD and concomitant comorbidities achieved significant improvements in the Eczema Area and Severity Index at weeks 4, 16, and 52 (all P < .0001), with comparable outcomes observed in patients with only AD. Patients with vs without concomitant comorbidities reported injection site reactions (12.0% vs 17.22%) and conjunctivitis (8.0% vs 11.34%) as the main adverse events.
Study details: Findings are from a 52-week retrospective study including 263 adults with moderate-to-severe AD who received dupilumab for 16 weeks, including 25 patients with severe kidney failure, hepatitis B/C, neurological diseases, AIDS, or a history of cancer or organ transplantation who were classified as the special population.
Disclosures: This study did not receive any funding. Some authors declared serving as investigators, speakers, consultants, or advisory board members for several sources.
Source: Patruno C et al. Dupilumab for the treatment of adult atopic dermatitis in special populations. J Dermatolog Treat. 2022 (Jul 19). Doi: 10.1080/09546634.2022.2102121
Dupilumab effective against pruritus in atopic dermatitis in real-life settings
Key clinical point: Dupilumab was effective against pruritus and improved itch and sleep scores in patients with atopic dermatitis (AD).
Major finding: By 36 months, the mean numerical rating scale peak of pruritus (NRSpp) score dropped from 8.6 to 1.7 and the mean NRS sleep disturbance (NRSsd) score dropped from 7 to 0. The Eczema Area and Severity Index and Dermatology Life Quality Index scores were significantly correlated with both NRSpp and NRSsd scores (P < .001).
Study details: Findings are from a retrospective, observational study including 356 patients with AD who received dupilumab.
Disclosures: This study did not receive any funding. The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
Source: Mastorino L et al. Chronic pruritus in atopic patients treated with dupilumab: Real life response and related parameters in 354 patients. Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2022;15(7):883 (Jul 17). Doi: 10.3390/ph15070883
Key clinical point: Dupilumab was effective against pruritus and improved itch and sleep scores in patients with atopic dermatitis (AD).
Major finding: By 36 months, the mean numerical rating scale peak of pruritus (NRSpp) score dropped from 8.6 to 1.7 and the mean NRS sleep disturbance (NRSsd) score dropped from 7 to 0. The Eczema Area and Severity Index and Dermatology Life Quality Index scores were significantly correlated with both NRSpp and NRSsd scores (P < .001).
Study details: Findings are from a retrospective, observational study including 356 patients with AD who received dupilumab.
Disclosures: This study did not receive any funding. The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
Source: Mastorino L et al. Chronic pruritus in atopic patients treated with dupilumab: Real life response and related parameters in 354 patients. Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2022;15(7):883 (Jul 17). Doi: 10.3390/ph15070883
Key clinical point: Dupilumab was effective against pruritus and improved itch and sleep scores in patients with atopic dermatitis (AD).
Major finding: By 36 months, the mean numerical rating scale peak of pruritus (NRSpp) score dropped from 8.6 to 1.7 and the mean NRS sleep disturbance (NRSsd) score dropped from 7 to 0. The Eczema Area and Severity Index and Dermatology Life Quality Index scores were significantly correlated with both NRSpp and NRSsd scores (P < .001).
Study details: Findings are from a retrospective, observational study including 356 patients with AD who received dupilumab.
Disclosures: This study did not receive any funding. The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
Source: Mastorino L et al. Chronic pruritus in atopic patients treated with dupilumab: Real life response and related parameters in 354 patients. Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2022;15(7):883 (Jul 17). Doi: 10.3390/ph15070883
Progressive and sustained improvement in atopic dermatitis with tralokinumab plus TCS as needed
Key clinical point: Adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) who continued tralokinumab and topical corticosteroids (TCS) as needed showed progressive and sustained improvement in disease extent and severity and quality-of-life over 32 weeks.
Major finding: Longer use of tralokinumab was associated with a higher proportion of patients achieving ≥75% improvement in the Eczema Area and Severity Index (week 16: 56%; week 32: 70.2%) and sustained improvement in the Dermatology Life Quality Index scores (week 16: 65.4%; week 32: 66.8%).
Study details: This post hoc analysis of the phase 3 ECZTRA 3 trial included 380 patients with moderate-to-severe AD who were randomized to receive tralokinumab or placebo every 2 weeks, both with TCS as needed, for 16 weeks followed by tralokinumab every 2-4 weeks with TCS until week 32 after re-randomization.
Disclosures: The ECZTRA 3 trial was sponsored by LEO Pharma A/S. Two authors declared being employees and owning stocks in LEO Pharma. The other authors reported ties with several sources, including LEO Pharma.
Source: Silverberg JI et al. Tralokinumab plus topical corticosteroids as needed provides progressive and sustained efficacy in adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis over a 32-week period: An ECZTRA 3 post hoc analysis. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2022;23:547–559 (Jul 20). Doi: 10.1007/s40257-022-00702-2
Key clinical point: Adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) who continued tralokinumab and topical corticosteroids (TCS) as needed showed progressive and sustained improvement in disease extent and severity and quality-of-life over 32 weeks.
Major finding: Longer use of tralokinumab was associated with a higher proportion of patients achieving ≥75% improvement in the Eczema Area and Severity Index (week 16: 56%; week 32: 70.2%) and sustained improvement in the Dermatology Life Quality Index scores (week 16: 65.4%; week 32: 66.8%).
Study details: This post hoc analysis of the phase 3 ECZTRA 3 trial included 380 patients with moderate-to-severe AD who were randomized to receive tralokinumab or placebo every 2 weeks, both with TCS as needed, for 16 weeks followed by tralokinumab every 2-4 weeks with TCS until week 32 after re-randomization.
Disclosures: The ECZTRA 3 trial was sponsored by LEO Pharma A/S. Two authors declared being employees and owning stocks in LEO Pharma. The other authors reported ties with several sources, including LEO Pharma.
Source: Silverberg JI et al. Tralokinumab plus topical corticosteroids as needed provides progressive and sustained efficacy in adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis over a 32-week period: An ECZTRA 3 post hoc analysis. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2022;23:547–559 (Jul 20). Doi: 10.1007/s40257-022-00702-2
Key clinical point: Adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) who continued tralokinumab and topical corticosteroids (TCS) as needed showed progressive and sustained improvement in disease extent and severity and quality-of-life over 32 weeks.
Major finding: Longer use of tralokinumab was associated with a higher proportion of patients achieving ≥75% improvement in the Eczema Area and Severity Index (week 16: 56%; week 32: 70.2%) and sustained improvement in the Dermatology Life Quality Index scores (week 16: 65.4%; week 32: 66.8%).
Study details: This post hoc analysis of the phase 3 ECZTRA 3 trial included 380 patients with moderate-to-severe AD who were randomized to receive tralokinumab or placebo every 2 weeks, both with TCS as needed, for 16 weeks followed by tralokinumab every 2-4 weeks with TCS until week 32 after re-randomization.
Disclosures: The ECZTRA 3 trial was sponsored by LEO Pharma A/S. Two authors declared being employees and owning stocks in LEO Pharma. The other authors reported ties with several sources, including LEO Pharma.
Source: Silverberg JI et al. Tralokinumab plus topical corticosteroids as needed provides progressive and sustained efficacy in adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis over a 32-week period: An ECZTRA 3 post hoc analysis. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2022;23:547–559 (Jul 20). Doi: 10.1007/s40257-022-00702-2
Patients with controlled atopic dermatitis can opt for dupilumab dose reduction
Key clinical point: A patient-centered dose reduction after 52 weeks of dupilumab therapy helped maintain low disease activity in a subgroup of patients with persistently controlled atopic dermatitis (AD).
Major finding: After ≥3 months of dupilumab dose reduction, >80% and 93.3% of patients receiving dupilumab every 4 weeks (Q4W) and every 6-8 weeks (Q6W/Q8W) maintained an Eczema Area and Severity Index score of ≤7, respectively.
Study details: Findings are from an observational cohort study including 90 adult patients with AD from the BioDay registry who were treated with dupilumab every 2 weeks (Q2W) for 52 weeks, after which the dosing interval was prolonged to Q4W (n = 60) and subsequently to Q6W/Q8W (n = 30) in patients with controlled disease.
Disclosures: The BioDay registry was sponsored by Sanofi Genzyme. Some authors declared receiving research funding or grants from or serving as advisors, consultants, speakers, investigators, or advisory board members for several sources, including Sanofi Genzyme.
Source: Spekhorst LS et al. Patient-centered dupilumab dosing regimen leads to successful dose reduction in persistently controlled atopic dermatitis. Allergy. 2022 (Jul 15). Doi: 10.1111/all.15439
Key clinical point: A patient-centered dose reduction after 52 weeks of dupilumab therapy helped maintain low disease activity in a subgroup of patients with persistently controlled atopic dermatitis (AD).
Major finding: After ≥3 months of dupilumab dose reduction, >80% and 93.3% of patients receiving dupilumab every 4 weeks (Q4W) and every 6-8 weeks (Q6W/Q8W) maintained an Eczema Area and Severity Index score of ≤7, respectively.
Study details: Findings are from an observational cohort study including 90 adult patients with AD from the BioDay registry who were treated with dupilumab every 2 weeks (Q2W) for 52 weeks, after which the dosing interval was prolonged to Q4W (n = 60) and subsequently to Q6W/Q8W (n = 30) in patients with controlled disease.
Disclosures: The BioDay registry was sponsored by Sanofi Genzyme. Some authors declared receiving research funding or grants from or serving as advisors, consultants, speakers, investigators, or advisory board members for several sources, including Sanofi Genzyme.
Source: Spekhorst LS et al. Patient-centered dupilumab dosing regimen leads to successful dose reduction in persistently controlled atopic dermatitis. Allergy. 2022 (Jul 15). Doi: 10.1111/all.15439
Key clinical point: A patient-centered dose reduction after 52 weeks of dupilumab therapy helped maintain low disease activity in a subgroup of patients with persistently controlled atopic dermatitis (AD).
Major finding: After ≥3 months of dupilumab dose reduction, >80% and 93.3% of patients receiving dupilumab every 4 weeks (Q4W) and every 6-8 weeks (Q6W/Q8W) maintained an Eczema Area and Severity Index score of ≤7, respectively.
Study details: Findings are from an observational cohort study including 90 adult patients with AD from the BioDay registry who were treated with dupilumab every 2 weeks (Q2W) for 52 weeks, after which the dosing interval was prolonged to Q4W (n = 60) and subsequently to Q6W/Q8W (n = 30) in patients with controlled disease.
Disclosures: The BioDay registry was sponsored by Sanofi Genzyme. Some authors declared receiving research funding or grants from or serving as advisors, consultants, speakers, investigators, or advisory board members for several sources, including Sanofi Genzyme.
Source: Spekhorst LS et al. Patient-centered dupilumab dosing regimen leads to successful dose reduction in persistently controlled atopic dermatitis. Allergy. 2022 (Jul 15). Doi: 10.1111/all.15439
Moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis: Long-term safety and effectiveness of tralokinumab
Key clinical point: Tralokinumab was well tolerated and maintained long-term disease control for up to 2 years in patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD).
Major finding: In the safety analysis set (n = 1174), the exposure-adjusted incidence rate of adverse events (AE) was 237.8 events/100 patient-years of exposure and 71.9% of participants reported ≥1 AE of mostly mild or moderate severity. In the efficacy analysis set (n = 345), 82.5% of patients treated with tralokinumab for 2 years maintained ≥75% improvement in the Eczema Area and Severity Index.
Study details: Findings are from the 2-year post hoc interim analysis of the ongoing, 5-year open-label extension trial, ECZTEND, including adult participants with moderate-to-severe AD from previous parent trials who received 300 mg tralokinumab every 2 weeks with or without topical corticosteroids.
Disclosures: The ECZTEND trial was sponsored by LEO Pharma A/S. Three authors declared being employees of LEO Pharma, and other authors reported ties with several sources, including LEO Pharma.
Source: Blauvelt A et al. Long-term 2-year safety and efficacy of tralokinumab in adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis: Interim analysis of the ECZTEND open-label extension trial. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2022 (Jul 18). Doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2022.07.019
Key clinical point: Tralokinumab was well tolerated and maintained long-term disease control for up to 2 years in patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD).
Major finding: In the safety analysis set (n = 1174), the exposure-adjusted incidence rate of adverse events (AE) was 237.8 events/100 patient-years of exposure and 71.9% of participants reported ≥1 AE of mostly mild or moderate severity. In the efficacy analysis set (n = 345), 82.5% of patients treated with tralokinumab for 2 years maintained ≥75% improvement in the Eczema Area and Severity Index.
Study details: Findings are from the 2-year post hoc interim analysis of the ongoing, 5-year open-label extension trial, ECZTEND, including adult participants with moderate-to-severe AD from previous parent trials who received 300 mg tralokinumab every 2 weeks with or without topical corticosteroids.
Disclosures: The ECZTEND trial was sponsored by LEO Pharma A/S. Three authors declared being employees of LEO Pharma, and other authors reported ties with several sources, including LEO Pharma.
Source: Blauvelt A et al. Long-term 2-year safety and efficacy of tralokinumab in adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis: Interim analysis of the ECZTEND open-label extension trial. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2022 (Jul 18). Doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2022.07.019
Key clinical point: Tralokinumab was well tolerated and maintained long-term disease control for up to 2 years in patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD).
Major finding: In the safety analysis set (n = 1174), the exposure-adjusted incidence rate of adverse events (AE) was 237.8 events/100 patient-years of exposure and 71.9% of participants reported ≥1 AE of mostly mild or moderate severity. In the efficacy analysis set (n = 345), 82.5% of patients treated with tralokinumab for 2 years maintained ≥75% improvement in the Eczema Area and Severity Index.
Study details: Findings are from the 2-year post hoc interim analysis of the ongoing, 5-year open-label extension trial, ECZTEND, including adult participants with moderate-to-severe AD from previous parent trials who received 300 mg tralokinumab every 2 weeks with or without topical corticosteroids.
Disclosures: The ECZTEND trial was sponsored by LEO Pharma A/S. Three authors declared being employees of LEO Pharma, and other authors reported ties with several sources, including LEO Pharma.
Source: Blauvelt A et al. Long-term 2-year safety and efficacy of tralokinumab in adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis: Interim analysis of the ECZTEND open-label extension trial. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2022 (Jul 18). Doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2022.07.019