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Trial reportFrontiers in immunology2025

A phase 2a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of NuGel, a novel topical GPCR19-mediated inflammasome inhibitor, in patients with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis: a proof-of-concept study with

Gyeong Ho Baek, Bo Ri Kim, Jung-Won Shin, Chang Hun Huh, Jungjoong Hwang, Sungmin Ko, Siwon Kim, Pil-Su Ho, Kyu-Han Kim, Chun Wook Park and 7 more

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Trial report in Frontiers in immunology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT04530643 (A Randomized, Double-blinded, Placebo-controlled, Parallel, Multi-Center Phase II Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of HY209 Gel for Patients With Atopic Dermatitis), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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A Randomized, Double-blinded, Placebo-controlled, Parallel, Multi-Center Phase II Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of HY209 Gel for Patients With Atopic Dermatitis

TypeinterventionalSponsorShaperonRan2020 to 2021Enrolled80ConditionsAtopic DermatitisArmsHY209 0.3%, HY209 0.5%, Placebo
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Gyeong Ho BaekDepartment of Dermatology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea.
Bo Ri KimDepartment of Dermatology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea.
Jung-Won ShinDepartment of Dermatology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea.
Chang Hun HuhDepartment of Dermatology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea.
Jungjoong HwangAimce Center, Shaperon Inc., Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Sungmin KoAimce Center, Shaperon Inc., Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Siwon KimAimce Center, Shaperon Inc., Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Pil-Su HoAimce Center, Shaperon Inc., Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Kyu-Han KimDepartment of Dermatology, Veterans Health Service Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Chun Wook ParkDepartment of Dermatology, Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Seong Jun SeoDepartment of Dermatology, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Chang-Ook ParkDepartment of Dermatology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Dongyoon ShinProteomics Research Team, CHA Institute of Future Medicine, Seongnam, Republic of Korea.
Yeongshin KimProteomics Research Team, CHA Institute of Future Medicine, Seongnam, Republic of Korea.
Youngsoo KimProteomics Research Team, CHA Institute of Future Medicine, Seongnam, Republic of Korea.
Seung-Yong SeongAimce Center, Shaperon Inc., Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Jung-Im NaDepartment of Dermatology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea.

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Abstract

Background: Current guidelines to treat atopic dermatitis (AD) overlook disease heterogeneity, limiting personalized care. This study assessed NuGel, a topical GPCR19 agonist, for efficacy, safety, and predictive baseline biomarkers in AD patients. Methods: In a multicenter, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled Phase 2a trial (August 2020-September 2021, five hospitals, 80 participants), patients received placebo, 0.3% NuGel, or 0.5% NuGel twice daily for four weeks. Results: NuGel (0.3% [Nu0.3] and 0.5% [Nu0.5]) was well-tolerated, with no adverse drug reactions or serious adverse events. Nu0.3 showed a significant decrease in EASI score from baseline (-12.2%, [-30.3%, 5.9%], p = 0.04). Treatment with Nu0.5 resulted in a numerically decreased EASI score (-11.9%, [-34.9%, 11.1%], p > 0.05), which is comparable with placebo group (-2.9%, [-21.5%, 15.6%], p > 0.05). No significant difference was observed between groups (p>0.05). Plasma proteomic analysis identified biomarkers associated with blood coagulation, complement activation, and cell adhesion as predictors of response to Nu0.5. Patients with baseline profiles characterized by K2C5 Conclusion: Baseline biomarkers, such as K2C5, ENTP6, and CRK, may serve as predictors of clinical improvement in AD patients treated with Nu0.5, highlighting the potential for personalized treatment strategies. Further research is required to validate these findings in larger patient cohorts. Clinical trial registration: https://clinicaltrials.gov/, identifier NCT04530643.

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Dermatitis, AtopicInflammasomesReceptors, G-Protein-CoupledAdministration, TopicalAdolescentAdultBiomarkersDouble-Blind MethodFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedProof of Concept StudyTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultBiomarkersInflammasomesReceptors, G-Protein-Coupledatopic dermatitisclinical trialGPCR19inflammasomeprecision medicinetaurodeoxycholic acid

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PMCPMC12127193

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