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Remlarsen

Phase 2

Keloid | Small molecule | Dermatology |CASI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.|Last Updated: Aug 18, 2021

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment14

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Clinical trial landscape

Remlarsen · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT03601052Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Remlarsen (MRG-201) Following Intradermal Injection in Subjects With a History of KeloidsKeloid
COMPLETED14 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Remlarsen (MRG-201) Following Intradermal Injection in Subjects With a History of Keloids
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Percentage of Subjects With Confirmed Keloid Formation at Treated vs. Untreated Lesions at 24 Weeks
24 weeks (± 7 days) from first dose

The percentage of subjects with confirmed keloid formation at treated versus untreated lesions at 24 weeks (± 7 days) after first dose, analyzed using the modified Vancouver Scar Scale which reports a cumulative score based on subscores for vascularity, pliability and height.

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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingTRIPLE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Remlarsen - IntradermalEXPERIMENTALSix doses remlarsen (5.3 mg) over a period of 2 weeks at the site of one excisional skin wound and six doses Placebo over the same period at the site of a second excisional skin wound. Each subject will serve as their own simultaneous control.
Placebo - IntradermalPLACEBO_COMPARATORSix doses remlarsen (5.3 mg) over a period of 2 weeks at the site of one excisional skin wound and six doses Placebo over the same period at the site of a second excisional skin wound. Each subject will serve as their own simultaneous control.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
RemlarsenDRUGIntradermal injection at site of one excisional wound
PlaceboDRUGIntradermal injection at site of second excisional wound
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites4

Key Inclusion Criteria: * Must provide written informed consent. * Females must not be pregnant, or lactating, and have negative pregnancy tests. * Study candidates should be likely to form keloids in the upper back/shoulder area after punch biopsy based on a history of a high frequency of keloid f...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Remlarsen

What is Remlarsen used for?

Remlarsen is an investigational small molecule being developed for the treatment of keloid, a type of raised scar. It is administered via intradermal injection and is currently in Phase 2 clinical development. Remlarsen is not yet approved and remains under investigation for this dermatological condition.

Who makes Remlarsen?

Remlarsen is being developed by CASI Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol CASI. The company is conducting clinical research to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Remlarsen for the treatment of keloids.

What phase is Remlarsen in?

Remlarsen is in Phase 2 clinical development. It has completed one Phase 2 trial, and no active trials are currently listed. The drug is investigational and has not been approved by regulatory authorities for any use.

What clinical trials is Remlarsen in?

Remlarsen has been studied in one completed Phase 2 clinical trial with the identifier NCT03601052. This trial evaluated the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of Remlarsen following intradermal injection in subjects with a history of keloids. The study enrolled 14 participants in the United States.

Is Remlarsen the same as MRG-201?

Yes, Remlarsen is also known as MRG-201. The clinical trial NCT03601052, which evaluated Remlarsen for keloid treatment, refers to the drug as MRG-201. Both names refer to the same investigational compound being developed by CASI Pharmaceuticals.