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Olumacostat Glasaretil, 7.5%

Phase 3

Acne Vulgaris | Small molecule | Dermatology |Eli Lilly and Company|Last Updated: Jul 20, 2021

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindCONTROLLEDBiomarker
Total Trials3
Total Enrollment1,278

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Clinical trial landscape

Olumacostat Glasaretil, 7.5% · 3 trials · 1 indication

Phase 3 1Phase 2 1Phase 1 1
NCT03073486A Study of Olumacostat Glasaretil Gel in Subjects With Acne VulgarisAcne Vulgaris
COMPLETED744 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Study of Olumacostat Glasaretil Gel in Subjects With Acne Vulgaris
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Mean Absolute Change in Acne Lesion Counts (Inflammatory) From Baseline to Week 12
Baseline and Week 12

Mean absolute change in acne lesion counts (inflammatory) from baseline to Week 12

Mean Absolute Change in Acne Lesion Counts (Non-inflammatory) From Baseline to Week 12
Baseline and Week 12

Mean absolute change in acne lesion counts (non-inflammatory) from baseline to Week 12

Percentage of Subjects Who Achieved ≥ 2-grade Improvement and a Grade of 0 or 1 in the Investigator Global Assessment of Acne (IGA) From Baseline to Week 12
Baseline and Week 12

Percentage of subjects who achieved ≥ 2-grade improvement and a grade of 0 or 1 in the investigator global assessment of acne (IGA) from baseline to Week 12 Scoring Criteria for Investigator Global Assessment 0 - Clear skin with no inflammatory or noninflammatory lesions 1. \- Almost clear; rare noninflammatory lesions with no more than one small inflammatory lesion 2. \- Mild severity; greater than Grade 1; some noninflammatory lesions with no more than a few inflammatory lesions (papules/pustules only, no nodular lesions) 3. \- Moderate severity; greater than Grade 2; up to many noninflammatory lesions and may have some inflammatory lesions, but no more than one small nodular lesion 4. \- Severe; greater than Grade 3; up to many noninflammatory and inflammatory lesions, but no more than a few nodular lesions

Mean Absolute Change in Acne Lesion Counts (Inflammatory) From Baseline to Week 12 in Phase 2a
Baseline and Week 12

Mean absolute change in acne lesion counts (inflammatory) from baseline to Week 12 in Phase 2a

Mean Absolute Change in Acne Lesion Counts (Non-inflammatory) From Baseline to Week 12 in Phase 2a
Baseline and Week 12

Mean absolute change in acne lesion counts (non-inflammatory) from baseline to Week 12 in Phase 2a

Percentage of Subjects Who Achieved ≥ 2-grade Improvement in the Investigator Global Assessment of Acne (IGA) From Baseline to Week 12 in Phase 2a
Baseline and Week 12

Percentage of subjects who achieved ≥ 2-grade improvement in the investigator global assessment of acne (IGA) from baseline to Week 12 in Phase 2a Scoring Criteria for Investigator Global Assessment 0 - Clear skin with no inflammatory or noninflammatory lesions 1. \- Almost clear; rare noninflammatory lesions with no more than one small inflammatory lesion 2. \- Mild severity; greater than Grade 1; some noninflammatory lesions with no more than a few inflammatory lesions (papules/pustules only, no nodular lesions) 3. \- Moderate severity; greater than Grade 2; up to many noninflammatory lesions and may have some inflammatory lesions, but no more than one small nodular lesion 4. \- Severe; greater than Grade 3; up to many noninflammatory and inflammatory lesions, but no more than a few nodular lesions

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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Olumacostat Glasaretil Gel, 5.0%EXPERIMENTALOlumacostat Glasaretil Gel, 5.0%, applied twice daily to the face for 12 weeks
Olumacostat Glasaretil Gel, VehiclePLACEBO_COMPARATOROlumacostat Glasaretil Gel, Vehicle, applied twice daily to the face for 12 weeks
Olumacostat Glasaretil Gel, Vehicle QDPLACEBO_COMPARATOROlumacostat Glasaretil Gel, Vehicle, applied once daily to the face for 12 weeks
Olumacostat Glasaretil Gel, Vehicle BIDPLACEBO_COMPARATOROlumacostat Glasaretil Gel, Vehicle, applied twice daily to the face for 12 weeks
Olumacostat Glasaretil Gel, 4.0% QDEXPERIMENTALOlumacostat Glasaretil Gel, 4.0%, applied once daily to the face for 12 weeks
Olumacostat Glasaretil Gel, 7.5% QDEXPERIMENTALOlumacostat Glasaretil Gel, 7.5%, applied once daily to the face for 12 weeks
Olumacostat Glasaretil Gel, 7.5% BIDEXPERIMENTALOlumacostat Glasaretil Gel, 7.5%, applied twice daily to the face for 12 weeks
Phase 1EXPERIMENTALOlumacostat Glasaretil Gel, 7.5%, applied twice daily to the face for 7 days in healthy volunteers
Phase 2aEXPERIMENTALOlumacostat Glasaretil Gel, 7.5%, or Olumacostat Glasaretil Gel, Vehicle, applied twice daily to the face for 12 weeks

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Olumacostat Glasaretil Gel, 5.0%DRUGGel containing Olumacostat Glasaretil
Olumacostat Glasaretil Gel, VehicleOTHERVehicle (placebo) gel
Olumacostat GlasaretilDRUG -
VehicleOTHER -
Olumacostat Glasaretil Gel, 7.5%DRUGGel containing Olumacostat Glasaretil
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range9 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites46

Inclusion Criteria: * Signed informed consent and, for subjects under legal adult age, signed assent * Age ≥ 9 years * Clinical diagnosis of facial acne vulgaris defined as: * At least 20 inflammatory lesions, and * At least 20 non-inflammatory lesions, and * Investigator Global Assessment o...

Countries:United StatesAustraliaCanada
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Frequently asked questions about Olumacostat Glasaretil, 7.5%

What is Olumacostat Glasaretil used for?

Olumacostat Glasaretil is an investigational small molecule being developed for the treatment of acne vulgaris. It is formulated as a 7.5% topical gel. The drug has completed clinical trials, including a Phase 3 study, but it is not approved and remains in clinical development.

What does Olumacostat Glasaretil target?

Olumacostat Glasaretil is a small molecule that targets acetyl-CoA carboxylase, an enzyme involved in fatty acid synthesis. By inhibiting this enzyme, the drug aims to reduce sebum production, which is a key factor in the development of acne vulgaris.

Who makes Olumacostat Glasaretil?

Olumacostat Glasaretil is being developed by Eli Lilly and Company, a pharmaceutical company traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol LLY. The drug is currently in Phase 3 clinical development for acne vulgaris.

What phase is Olumacostat Glasaretil in?

Olumacostat Glasaretil is in Phase 3 clinical development. It has completed three clinical trials, including a Phase 1 safety study, a Phase 2 dose-ranging study, and a Phase 3 efficacy study. The drug is investigational and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

What clinical trials is Olumacostat Glasaretil in?

Olumacostat Glasaretil has completed three clinical trials. These include NCT01936324, a Phase 1 safety study in 114 participants; NCT02431052, a Phase 2 dose-ranging study in 420 participants; and NCT03073486, a Phase 3 study in 744 participants. All trials were conducted in patients with acne vulgaris.

Is Olumacostat Glasaretil the same as DRM01?

Yes, Olumacostat Glasaretil is also known as DRM01. The drug was referred to as DRM01 in earlier clinical trials, including the Phase 1 study NCT01936324 and the Phase 2 study NCT02431052. The Phase 3 study NCT03073486 uses the name Olumacostat Glasaretil.