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Actinic Keratosis | Small molecule | Dermatology |Novartis AG|Last Updated: Jan 5, 2021

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment82

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Investigational Treatment · 2 trials · 2 indications

Phase 2 2
NCT02482428Efficacy and Tolerability of Topical LFX453 for External Genital WartsExternal Genital Warts
COMPLETED88 Analytics
NCT02404389Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy Study of LFX453 in Actinic Keratosis PatientsActinic Keratosis
COMPLETED82 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Efficacy and Tolerability of Topical LFX453 for External Genital Warts
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PHASE2COMPLETED
Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy Study of LFX453 in Actinic Keratosis Patients
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Complete Clearance of Disease at Week 14
Week 14

Number of participants achieving complete clearance of genital warts at Week 14

Number of Adverse Events (AE)/Serious Adverse Events (SAE) as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability up to 30 Weeks
30 weeks

Number of participants with at least one AE/SAE in the category up to 30 weeks

Number of Adverse Events (AE)/Serious Adverse Events (SAE) as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability up to 20 Weeks
20 weeks

Number of participants with at least one AE/SAE in the category up to 20 weeks

Number of Participants That Had Complete Clearance of Actinic Keratosis (AK) at 8 Weeks After the End of Treatment (Week 20) for LFX453 Compared to Vehicle Groups Combined
Week 20

Complete clearance of Actinic keratosis (AK), defined as the number of patients with a count of zero lesions in the treated area, evaluated 8 weeks after the end of treatment (Week 20) for LFX453 compared to vehicle groups combined

Reduction Rate (Percent) of Actinic Keratosis (AK) Lesion Count at 8 Weeks After the End of Treatment (Week 20) for LFX453 Compared to Vehicle Groups Combined
Baseline, Week 20

Reduction rate (percent) of Actinic keratosis (AK) lesion count at 8 weeks after the end of treatment (Week 20) for LFX453 compared to vehicle groups combined

Secondary Endpoints

Number of Participants That Had Partial Clearance Rate of at Least 75 Percent Reduction in External Genital Wart (EGW)s Count at End of Treatment (EOT) Week 12 or 16
End of Treatment (EOT) Week 12 or Week 16
Number of Participants That Had Complete Clearance of Actinic Keratosis (AK) at Week 8 and Week 16 for LFX453 Compared to Vehicle Groups Combined
week 8, week 16
Number of Participants That Had Partial Clearance of Actinic Keratosis (AK) at 8 Weeks After the End of Treatment (Week 20) for LFX453 Compared to Vehicle Groups Combined
Week 20
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
LFX453 0.1% NMCEXPERIMENTALLFX453 0.1% nanomedicinal cream (NMC) Twice daily applications for a maximum of 12 weeks
LLFX453 0.15% LCCEXPERIMENTALLFX453 0.15% liquid crystal cream (LCC) Twice daily applications for a maximum of 12 weeks
Vehicle to NMCPLACEBO_COMPARATORVehicle to nanomedicinal cream (NMC) Twice daily applications for a maximum of 12 weeks
Vehicle to LCCPLACEBO_COMPARATORVehicle to liquid crystal cream (LCC) Twice daily applications for a maximum of 12 weeks
AldaraACTIVE_COMPARATORAldara 5% cream 3 applications per week for a maximum of 16 weeks
LFX453 0.15% LCCEXPERIMENTALLFX453 0.15% liquid crystal cream (LCC) Twice daily applications

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Investigational TreatmentDRUGApplied twice daily for up to 12 weeks
AldaraDRUGApplied 3 times a week for 16 weeks
Active comparatorDRUGTopical treatment with Aldara 3 times per week. The group will be open-label, but however blinded to the efficacy assessor, and followed by 8 week treatment free follow-up.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 60 Years
SexMALE
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * Signed informed consent * Circumcised male 18-60 years * Clinical diagnosis of external genital warts * Agree to remain abstinent or to use condoms during intercourse for the duration of the study * Agree to digital photographs of treated area Exclusion Criteria: * Any treat...

Countries:United StatesAustriaDenmarkGermanyIcelandUnited Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions about Investigational Treatment

What is LFX453 used for?

LFX453 is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of external genital warts and actinic keratosis, both dermatological conditions. It is being developed by Novartis AG (NVS) and is currently in Phase 2 clinical development.

What does LFX453 target?

The specific molecular target of LFX453 has not been disclosed. It is a small molecule being investigated for its effects on external genital warts and actinic keratosis, with clinical trials evaluating its safety, tolerability, and efficacy in these conditions.

Who is developing LFX453?

LFX453 is being developed by Novartis AG, a global pharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NVS. The drug is currently in Phase 2 clinical trials for dermatological indications.

What phase is LFX453 in?

LFX453 is in Phase 2 clinical development. Two Phase 2 trials have been completed, one in actinic keratosis and one in external genital warts. The drug is investigational and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

What clinical trials has LFX453 been in?

LFX453 has been studied in two completed Phase 2 trials. NCT02404389 evaluated the drug in 82 patients with actinic keratosis across Austria, Denmark, Germany, Iceland, and the United Kingdom. NCT02482428 assessed the drug in 88 male patients with external genital warts in the United States.

Is LFX453 the same as any other drug?

LFX453 is the primary name used for this investigational compound in clinical trials. No alternative names have been reported for this drug in the available clinical trial information.