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Olumacostat Glasaretil, 7.5%

Phase 3

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

Target and mechanism

Molecular targetACACA, ACACB
Target classInhibitor
ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as Olumacostat Glasaretil Gel, 7.5%, Olumacostat Glasaretil, Olumacostat Glasaretil Gel, 5.0%, Olumacostat Glasaretil, 5.0%

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindCONTROLLEDBiomarker
Total Trials3
Total Enrollment1,278

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

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, 7.5% used for?

Olumacostat Glasaretil, 7.5% is a topical small molecule gel being developed for the treatment of acne vulgaris. It is applied to the skin and is intended to reduce acne lesions. It is an investigational therapy and has not been approved for commercial use.

What does Olumacostat Glasaretil, 7.5% target?

Olumacostat Glasaretil, 7.5% targets ACACA and ACACB, two acetyl-CoA carboxylase enzymes. It acts as an inhibitor of these targets. By inhibiting ACACA and ACACB, the drug is designed to reduce sebum production in the skin, which is relevant to acne vulgaris.

Who makes Olumacostat Glasaretil, 7.5%?

Olumacostat Glasaretil, 7.5% is being developed by Eli Lilly and Company, which trades under the ticker LLY. Lilly holds the development program for this topical acne candidate.

What phase is Olumacostat Glasaretil, 7.5% in?

Olumacostat Glasaretil, 7.5% is in Phase 3 development for acne vulgaris. It is an investigational drug and is not FDA approved. Three clinical trials have been completed, and no trials are currently active.

What clinical trials is Olumacostat Glasaretil, 7.5% in?

Three completed trials have studied Olumacostat Glasaretil, 7.5% and related formulations in acne vulgaris. These include the Phase 3 study NCT03073486 with 744 participants, the Phase 2 dose-ranging study NCT02431052 with 420 participants, and the Phase 1 study NCT01936324 with 114 participants.

Is Olumacostat Glasaretil, 7.5% the same as Olumacostat Glasaretil Gel?

Yes. Olumacostat Glasaretil, 7.5% is also known as Olumacostat Glasaretil Gel, 7.5%. Related names include Olumacostat Glasaretil, Olumacostat Glasaretil Gel, 5.0%, and Olumacostat Glasaretil, 5.0%. These refer to the same topical gel program at different concentrations.